The U.S. passport dropped from the world's top 10 most powerful list for the first time in the 20-year history of a key rankings index.Why it matters: The declining strength of the U.S. passport since its No. 1 spot in 2014 "signals a fundamental shift in global mobility and soft power dynamics," per a statement

The man accused of starting the deadly Palisades Fire, one of California's most destructive blazes, was indicted by a federal grand jury on Wednesday.The big picture: Jonathan Rinderknecht, 29, who was originally charged with destruction of property by fire over the blaze that erupted during powerful Santa Ana winds in the Los Angeles area in

The federal government has intensified efforts to accelerate judicial processes across the country, targeting a reduction in the number of inmates awaiting trial. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, Minister of Interior, disclosed this on Wednesday during an inspection visit to the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Kuje, Abuja. He said the government, in collaboration with the Office of

Inside Tinubu’s mercy list: From murderers to ministers, the prominent names among 175 pardons The Federal Government of Nigeria on Wednesday said it has offset its losses on capital, reduced investor risks, and improved corporate tax deductions for Value Added Tax (VAT) and capital expenditure, in a move designed to enhance overall profitability and investor