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About 170 civilians killed in Myanmar air strikes during disputed election — UN
By Charles Maduka The United Nations says no fewer than 170 civilians lost their lives in hundreds of military air strikes carried out in Myanmar around the period of the country’s widely…
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Federal Showdown: Minnesota Challenges Immigration Enforcement Overreach
By George Omagbemi Sylvester In an extraordinary confrontation that tests the limits of executive authority, constitutional safeguards and federal-state relations, a federal judge has openly questioned the legality and propriety of the…
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Israel Recovers Remains of Last Hostage, Signaling New Phase in Israel-Hamas Conflict
By George Omagbemi Sylvester In a moment laden with solemnity and historic weight, the State of Israel announced the recovery of the remains of the last hostage taken into Gaza during the…
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Schools Closed, Subway Disruptions as Toronto Responds to Record-Breaking Snowfall
Cleanup efforts will continue on Monday as Toronto begins to recover from a massive winter storm that dumped nearly 60 centimetres of snow across parts of the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). According…
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Obama Condemns Killing of Alex Pretti, Calls for Reflection on American Values
Former President Barack Obama has condemned the killing of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, describing it as a “heartbreaking tragedy.” In a statement on his Twitter account on Sunday, Starnews NG reports that…
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Israel Launches Air Strikes Across Lebanon, Violating Ceasefire with Hezbollah
According to Al Jazeera, Israel has launched a wave of air strikes across Lebanon, killing two people, in another near-daily violation of the November 2024 ceasefire with Hezbollah. Israeli attacks targeted areas…
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Iraq parliament to Elect president Tuesday, PM nomination to follow
By Charles Maduka Iraq’s parliament is expected to meet on Tuesday to elect a new president, who will later appoint a prime minister, with Nouri al-Maliki tipped for the role after gaining…
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US Federal Agents Kill Another Citizen in Minneapolis Amid Immigration Crackdown
U.S. immigration agents shot and killed another U.S. citizen in Minneapolis on Saturday, officials said, sparking fierce protests and condemnations from local leaders in the second such incident this month. The U.S.…
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BREAKING: Canada Issues 6,000 Permanent Resident Invitations
Toronto, Canada – Canada has commenced the second half of January with a substantial Express Entry draw aimed at individuals who already possess Canadian work experience, Starnews NG reports on Thursday. On…
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‘US Won’t Use Force’ to Acquire Greenland, Says Donald Trump
President Donald Trump stated today at the Davos forum that the U.S. will not use military force to acquire Greenland but is pushing for negotiations to secure ownership of the territory. This…
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VIDEO: FCT Contractors Appeal to Tinubu for Payment of ₦4trn Amid Allegations Against Wike
In a video that is trending on social media, Starnews NG reports on Wednesday that Adelebola Benson Efowa, the chairman of FCTA Indigenous Contractors, has made a heartfelt appeal to President Bola…
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Trump Boards Alternative Aircraft for Davos After Air Force One Develops Electrical Issues After Takeoff
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump’s plane, Air Force One, returned to Joint Base Andrews about an hour after departing for Switzerland on Tuesday evening. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said…