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 Taiwan foreign minister arrives in Eswatini after president's trip blocked Taiwan Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung arrived in Eswatini saying Taipei would not be held back by "authoritarian forces", ​after the government accused China of pressuring three African states to ‌block overflight permission for President Lai Ching-te. Taiwan last week said the Seychelles, Mauritius and Madagascar unilaterally revoked flight permits for its presidential aircraft to cross airspace they manage on a ​planned trip to Eswatini, one of Taiwan's 12 diplomatic allies. It marked ​the first time a Taiwan president cancelled an entire foreign trip ⁠due to denial of airspace access, representing what appeared to be a ​new Chinese strategy to curb the island’s international engagement. Late on Saturday Lin posted a picture ​on Facebook of himself getting off a private jet upon arrival in the small southern African kingdom, formerly known as Swaziland. "In that moment, I felt the deep ...

 U.S President Donald Trump rushed out from White House correspondents dinner by secret service agents after a gunman fired shots at the venue  The incident occurred at the Washington Hilton, where multiple senior government officials were, including Vice President JD Vance and members of the president’s Cabinet. All were quickly removed from the venue as a precaution. According to sources cited by CNN, President Trump and Vice President Vance are safe, and no injuries among senior officials have been reported. Witnesses described a chaotic scene, with Secret Service agents shouting “shots fired” and drawing their weapons after loud bangs were heard. Attendees were seen taking cover under tables as security personnel moved to secure the area. The Secret Service later confirmed that one individual has been taken into custody. In a post on X, authorities stated the situation had been contained. President Trump also addressed the incident on Truth Social, saying a suspected shoot...

  NINE PEOPLE ARRESTED AS CULT CLASH ROCKS BENUE BURIAL CEREMONY  PAt least nine suspected cult members have been arrested after a violent clash disrupted a burial ceremony in Gwer East Local Government Area of Benue State. The incident reportedly led to the destruction of homes and valuables, with several individuals still unaccounted for. Tension gripped parts of Gwer East Local Government Area of Benue State after a violent clash involving suspected cult groups left properties destroyed and several persons missing. The incident occurred in Abenga, Mbakya, and Mbabur communities during the burial of one Dugeri Terhemen, popularly known as “Black Deal.” According to local sources, the burial ceremony was disrupted by clashes between rival groups, leading to chaos in the affected areas. Eyewitness accounts indicate that at least two houses were set ablaze during the violence, with goods and personal belongings worth millions of naira reportedly destroyed in the process. Securi...

 PRESS RELEASE DELTA STATE POLICE COMMAND PROBES VIRAL VIDEO ALLEGING ASSAULT OF WOMAN; DELTA STATE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE ORDERS INVESTIGATION The Delta State Police Command is aware of a viral video circulating on X and other social media platforms alleging that some police officers assaulted a woman and subjected her to over forty strokes of cane. The video captures the victim narrating her ordeal. The Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command has directed an immediate and thorough investigation into the allegations. Preliminary steps have commenced to verify the circumstances surrounding the incident and to establish the identities of the officers involved. The matter has been referred to the appropriate investigative unit for discreet handling, while efforts are ongoing to ensure that all personnel implicated are identified and brought to account. In light of this, the command urges the victim and the activist to please visit the command and provide all necessary information...

 Peru police raid former election chief Piero Corvetto’s home amid investigation into alleged election irregularities Peru’s National Police raided the home of former election chief Piero Corvetto on Friday as part of a widening investigation into alleged irregularities surrounding the country’s April 12 general election. The probe includes accusations such as aggravated collusion, improper appointment of officials, false statements in administrative procedures, and delays or refusal to carry out official duties. Authorities also carried out searches at 12 properties tied to former officials from the National Office of Electoral Processes and a legal representative of the company responsible for distributing election materials. Investigators were additionally authorized to review both institutional and personal email accounts linked to those under scrutiny. The raid came two days after Corvetto stepped down as head of the electoral agency amid growing political and legal pressure t...

 A group of middle school students are being hailed as heroes after stopping a runaway bus and saving the driver who was suffering a medical emergency.  Five students from Hancock Middle School, in Hancock County, Mississippi, saved the day on April 22nd when their bus driver, 47-year-old Leah Taylor, blacked out during an acute asthma attack. Leah was in the process of attempting to self administer medication when she blacked out. The bus was loaded with around 40 children when 12-year-old Jackson Casnave noticed the bus beginning to swerve.  Jackson wasted no time jumping into action. He rushed to take control of the wheel while calling for help. His plea for help was answered by 4 additional brave students. 12-year-old Darius Clark rushed to Jackson's aid and began hitting the brakes. The two were able to safely guide the bus to a stop on the median and put the bus in park. While the boys managed the bus, 13-year-old Kayleigh Clark called 911.  While this was happ...