Nigeria joins Sudan, Ethiopia, Mali, others on U.S. “Do Not Travel” watchlist
The U.S. has added Nigeria and 15 African countries to its high-risk travel advisory list, citing insecurity, political instability, and health concerns.
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Mexico hikes tariffs on Asian cars to 50% in bid to safeguard jobs and calm US tensions
Mexico announced it will increase tariffs on automobiles imported from China and other Asian nations to 50%, describing the move as an effort to protect local jobs. Analysts, however, noted that the policy also appears designed to ease tensions with the United States.
UK fires US ambassador Mandelson over Epstein emails
Britain’s ambassador to Washington, Peter Mandelson, was fired after newly revealed emails showed him expressing support for Jeffrey Epstein.
Belarus frees political prisoners in exchange for ease of US sanctions
Belarus freed 52 political prisoners in exchange for eased US sanctions on its airline.
Most Korean workers return home, reject Trump’s offer to stay in U.S.
Trump offered detained Korean workers the chance to stay in the U.S., but almost all chose repatriation.
Ghana welcomes US-deported Nigerians, other West Africans
Ghana has agreed to receive US-deported West Africans, including Nigerians, a move Nigeria itself has rejected.
Former FBI officials claim they were fired for investigating Trump
Three ex-FBI officials allege they were unlawfully fired for investigating President Trump and are suing top officials, including FBI Director Kash Patel and Attorney General Pam Bondi.
US woman charged with registering dog to vote, faces six-year jail term
A California woman faces up to six years in prison after registering her deceased dog to vote and casting ballots in two state elections—an act she says was meant to spotlight flaws in the state’s voter registration system.
US economy added 911,000 fewer jobs than earlier reported
The US economy likely created 911,000 fewer jobs in the 12 months through March than previously estimated, suggesting job growth was already stalling before President Trump’s aggressive tariffs on imports
US nabs convicted Nigerian in migrant crackdown
ICE has arrested Nigerian fraud convict Rotimi Oladimeji in New Orleans as part of a nationwide immigration crackdown after he failed to leave the US despite a deportation order.