INTERNATIONAL NEWS

Heathrow airport shut down after fire outbreak

Daily Dispatch March 21, 2025

London’s Heathrow Airport shut down operations Friday after a massive fire at a nearby electrical substation knocked out power, forcing the cancellation or diversion of over 1,300 flights, impacting more than 100,000 travelers worldwide. The fire, which erupted early Friday morning in Hayes,

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Nigeria escapes Trump’s travel ban, 43 countries axed

Daily Dispatch March 15, 2025

According to a report by Reuters, citing an internal memo and officials familiar with the plan, the proposed restrictions divide the affected countries into three groups—red, orange, and yellow—based on the severity of limitations they may face. The red group consists of 11 countries, including Afghanistan, Iran, Sudan, Syria, Libya, Cuba, Bhutan, Venezuela, North Korea,

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Niger Republic Seeks Fuel Aid from Nigeria Amid Devastating Shortage

Daily Dispatch March 14, 2025

Niger Republic is facing a severe fuel crisis, with the country grinding to a halt due to a crippling shortage. Desperate motorists and businesses have been queuing for hours, struggling to obtain even a few liters of petrol. In a surprising turn of events, the military junta, which has historically resisted external influence, has been […]

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Why US may deport foreign students

Daily Dispatch March 14, 2025

The United States Vice President JD Vance has stated that foreign students on student visas may face deportation if their stay is deemed not to be in the best interest of the country. In an interview with Fox News on Thursday night, Vance emphasised that this move is part of a broader strategy under the […]

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Boeing passenger jet with 178 onboard catches fire after engine fault forces American Airlines flight to divert to Denver

Daily Dispatch March 14, 2025

A passenger jet with 178 people on board has caught fire after developing an engine fault and being forced to divert to Denver. The American Airlines flight 1006, on a Boeing 737-800, was travelling from Colorado Springs to Dallas Fort Worth when the crew reported engine vibrations, said the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The aircraft […]

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US suspends aid to Ukraine after Zelenskyy’s spat with Trump

Daily Dispatch March 4, 2025

The Trump administration is pausing all aid to Ukraine, including weapons in transit or in Poland, until Ukrainian leaders show more appreciation for U.S. support and a commitment to peace, Fox News has learned.  The pause comes days after a contentious meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and President Donald Trump in the White House over how to […]