In Nigeria, economic blues dampen patriotism on Independence Day | Government
Lagos, Nigeria – For decades, Nigerians would dance on the streets to loud music on October 1, waving the country’s flag in pride to celebrate…
Independence Day: The Hurdles Against Press Freedom In Nigeria Since 1960
Though the history of the Nigerian press dates back to 1859 with the appearance of Iwe Iroyin in the South West, it was the rise…
UFC beats Canelo to the punch on Mexican Independence Weekend
What started as a spontaneous event, thought up by UFC president Dana White, turned out to be a memorable night on Saturday in Las Vegas.…
Ukrainians express fear and hope as Russia’s war rages on Independence Day | Russia-Ukraine war News
Kyiv, Ukraine – Thirty-two years have passed since Ukraine gained independence from the Soviet Union. With the country now at war with Russia, Al Jazeera…
Indonesia Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow: Commemorating the 78th Independence Day
Indonesia’s Independence in the Frame of History Indonesia is a great nation with the fourth largest population in the world today, has an expensive cultural…
China vows ‘resolute and vigorous’ response to US visit by Taiwan Vice President William Lai
China's Foreign Ministry has condemned a brief US visit by Taiwan Vice President William Lai, saying he was a separatist and "troublemaker through and through"…
Hip hop has just turned 50 and in Indonesia’s east it’s stronger than ever
Read the story in IndonesianWhen Epo D'Fenomeno first started recording hip hop in 2007, it was hard to get his music out there."We made songs…
Afghan central bank lacks independence from Taliban: US watchdog | Taliban News
It lacked independence from the Taliban, had deficiencies in anti-money laundering and countering ‘terrorism’ financing. A US-funded assessment of Afghanistan’s central bank found that it…
The weekend of Mexican Independence Day has always been important for boxing, but now the UFC is moving in
Alexa Grasso, the first Mexican woman to be crowned champion in the history of the UFC, dreamed of fighting in Las Vegas one day. And…
International recognition of Turkiye’s independence marks 100 years – Middle East Monitor
A century ago, on July 24, countries around the world acknowledged Turkiye as an independent and sovereign nation with the historic signing of the Lausanne…
Vivica A. Fox says ‘Independence Day 2’ not good without Will Smith
Ahead of Independence Day, Vivica A. Fox is reflecting on her time starring in the alien-invasion film franchise of the same name — both with…
A ‘Russian love affair’: Why South Africa stays ‘neutral’ on war | Russia-Ukraine war
Cape Town, South Africa – In April, a delegation of senior officials of South Africa’s ruling African National Congress (ANC) undertook what the party said…
Timor-Leste’s election counting continues, with independence hero Xanana Gusmao in prime position
Former guerilla fighter and independence hero Xanana Gusmao is in prime position to win Timor-Leste's parliamentary election, with more than half of the votes counted after Sunday's…
Gunmen attack convoy of US embassy personnel in Nigeria | Crime News
Four people were killed in the attack and three more kidnapped, according to local police in Nigeria’s Anambra State. A convoy of United States embassy…
Paraguay president-elect says will strengthen ties with Taiwan | Politics News
Relations with the island loomed large in the election, after other countries in Latin America moved to cut ties. Paraguay’s President-elect Santiago Peña has said…
EU’s ‘Israeli independence’ message rebuked in Palestine | Israel-Palestine conflict News
Palestinian leaders and social media users alike criticise the European Commission president for comments saying Israel makes ‘the desert bloom’ when marking its 75th ‘independence’…
Humza Yousaf wins vote to succeed Nicola Sturgeon as SNP leader
Humza Yousaf has been elected as leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP), filling the role vacated by Nicola Sturgeon.Key points:Mr Yousaf was the only candidate…
After Sturgeon, what remains of Scotland’s independence bid? | News
Glasgow, Scotland – If a politician’s international relevance is measured by the scale of the global reaction to his or her resignation from high office,…
‘Partial independence’: Kosovo reflects on secession from Serbia | Politics News
For Teuta Hadri, Kosovo’s declaration of independence on February 17, 2008 was “a century’s long dream”. Hailing from a family actively involved in the national…
Will Scotland be an independent country? | Independence
From: Inside StoryScotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced her resignation. The search is under way to find a successor for Scotland’s First Minister Nicola…