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Deal to raise debt ceiling passes US Senate, heads to Biden
The vote comes as the US hurtles towards a June 5 deadline to raise the government borrowing limit or face default.
Published On 2 Jun 2023
US imposes first sanctions over Sudan conflict
Washington targets firms linked to Sudanese military and RSF group, pledging to be on ‘side of civilians’ in conflict.
Published On 1 Jun 2023
From: The Bottom Line
How corrupt is the United States Supreme Court?
US Senator Sheldon Whitehouse says ‘dark money’ is bending the country’s major institutions to the rich and powerful.
Video Duration 24 minutes 00 seconds
Published On 1 Jun 2023
From: 101 East
Investigating China’s Secret Overseas Stations
We probe a global network of secret Chinese ‘police outposts’ and allegations of Chinese dissidents being harassed.
Video Duration 25 minutes 00 seconds
Published On 1 Jun 2023

‘This … system, goes back to the beys who needed to keep their courtiers happy to maintain their rule’, analyst says.

The search for the four Indigenous children continues, as footprints and fruit with apparent bite marks are found.

President Touadera has been accused of seeking tenure elongation despite constitutional limits of two four-year terms.

A controversial announcement in Tinubu’s inaugural speech has set off a chain of events in Africa’s largest economy.

A 14-year-old girl injured in the fire has died in intensive care, as the teenage arson suspect faces murder charges.

Top US diplomat urges Turkey to approve Sweden accession to alliance, says Washington committed to Stockholm’s security.

Bipartisan deal to raise debt ceiling and avoid ‘disastrous’ default heads to US Congress after weeks-long impasse.

Tinubu inherits economy riddled with huge debt from predecessor Buhari, whose protectionist policies spooked investors.

From the economy to security, Buhari’s legacy will be one of missteps and misdeeds as he hands over power, analysts say.

Tinubu, Nigeria’s fifth president since the return of democracy in 1999, faces economic and security challenges.

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