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US to deport Nigerians in Illegal Immigrants Crackdown

Over 3,500 Nigerians are among illegal immigrants identified for deportation from the US. This is part of a crackdown by the Trump administration on illegal immigrants which the US has blamed for driving up crime rates in the country. Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports.

30 January, 2025

World

Trump Announces Plans to Deport Illegal Immigrants to Guantanamo Bay

Donald Trump is planning to send illegal immigrants to the infamous Guantanamo Bay detention center in Cuba. The President made the announcement while speaking to reporters in Washington on Wednesday afternoon from the White House. Mitch McCann reports:

30 January, 2025

World

North Korea prepares for stronger nuclear forces

Kim Jong Un, in a photo released by state media, watches from a red carpet during a send-off for young workers drafted into flood reconstruction. Photo: KCNA/AFP/Getty Images North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has expressed his intention to strengthen the country's nuclear capabilities this year, according to state media reports. This announcement comes just days after U.S. President Donald Trump mentioned plans to reach out to Kim, raising hopes […]

29 January, 2025

Science & Technology

Boom supersonic jet breaks sound barrier in historic test flight

Boom Supersonic's XB-1 made its first supersonic flight on 28 January 2025, in Mojave, California. A test flight by Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 demonstrator jet has broken the sound barrier, marking the first time a passenger aircraft has done so since the retirement of Concorde. The flight took place in Mojave, California, where the aircraft reached a speed of Mach 1.122, or approximately 1,207 kilometers per hour, at an […]

29 January, 2025

World

Several feared dead and scores injured at Kumbh Mela in India

Several people are feared dead and at least 30 injured after a crowd rush at the Kumbh Mela. The Hindu gathering is touted to be the biggest in the world ever, with close to 100 million estimatedly attending the event this week. The festival takes place at the confluence of the three holy rivers in Hinduism. Ishan Garg has the latest from New Delhi.

29 January, 2025

Science & Technology

Taiwan may offer help for industry over Trump tariff threats

Taiwan's premier says the government will soon look at whether it needs to help its domestic industry over threats by US President Donald Trump to put tariffs on semiconductors. Trump said on Monday he plans to impose tariffs on imported chips, pharmaceuticals and steel to get the producers to make them in the United States. Laura Westbrook reports.

29 January, 2025

World

North Korea’s Kim wants to bolster nuclear programme

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has said he wants to bolster Pyongyang's nuclear forces this year, state media reports. This comes days after US President Donald Trump said he planned "to reach out" to Kim. Rebecca Bundhun has more.

29 January, 2025

World

Israel insists laws to prevent UNRWA from operating will go ahead

Israel's ambassador to the United Nations insists that laws to prohibit UNRWA from operating in Israel will come into effect in 48 hours. Danny Danon told a UN Security Council meeting on Friday that his country's plans to go ahead with its decision despite opposition from the world body and other member states. Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York.

29 January, 2025

World

Trump administration sued over funding freeze

A number of nonprofit organizations are suing the Trump administration following a freeze on federal aid programs. The government is stopping financial assistance to programs which include school meals for low-income students and foreign USAID assistance. Nick Harper reports from Washington.

29 January, 2025