Politics
Nigeria disputes Trump’s genocide claims amid airstrikes
Nigeria dismisses Trump’s genocide claim, emphasising equal impact of violence on Muslims and Christians amid complex security crisis
Nigeria dismisses Trump’s genocide claim, emphasising equal impact of violence on Muslims and Christians amid complex security crisis
– Nigerian officials refute Trump’s claims about U.S. airstrikes, emphasising that violence affects both Christians and Muslims equally.
– Data shows the narrative of Christian genocide in Nigeria misrepresents reality, with most victims having no tracked affiliations.
Nigeria has strongly rejected President Donald Trump’s claim that U.S. airstrikes in the country were necessary to stop a genocide targeting Christians. Nigerian officials insist the violence in northwestern Nigeria affects both Muslim and Christian communities and is driven by complex security and ethnic challenges rather than religion.
Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar told the BBC that the attacks are about “protecting Nigerians and innocent lives, whether Nigerian or non-Nigerian,” emphasizing that the strikes, which targeted ISIS-affiliated militants in Sokoto State on Christmas Day, were part of broader efforts to combat terrorism. Trump had claimed that militants were primarily killing Christians at “levels not seen for many years, and even centuries,” but Nigerian authorities reject this characterization.
Data from the Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project shows that more Muslims than Christians have been killed in targeted attacks between January 2020 and September 2025, casting doubt on claims of a systematic Christian genocide. Bulama Bukarti, a Nigerian human rights advocate, highlighted that in Sokoto State, attacks such as suicide bombings often kill civilians indiscriminately, impacting both Muslim and Christian populations.
Security crisis
Analysts stress that Nigeria’s security crisis is multifaceted, involving extremist groups like Boko Haram, Islamic State West Africa Province, and others, as well as longstanding ethnic and resource-based conflicts between predominantly Muslim herders and Christian farming communities. Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah, who leads a diocese in the affected area, also confirmed that the region “does not have a problem with persecution” of Christians.
The Nigerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated that terrorist violence against any community is unacceptable and that the government remains committed to protecting all Nigerians, regardless of religion. Officials warn that framing the crisis through a simplistic religious lens risks deepening sectarian divisions and undermining local efforts to address the broader security threats.
Politics
Supreme Court tariffs and Albanese approval drop: What you need to know
Supreme Court’s tariff decision could reshape U.S. trade, while Albanese faces approval drop amid rising One Nation support.
Supreme Court’s tariff decision could reshape U.S. trade, while Albanese faces approval drop amid rising One Nation support.
The political and economic landscape is shifting on two fronts. In the United States, the Supreme Court is set to deliver a pivotal decision on tariffs that could reshape global trade, affect inflation, and influence U.S. economic growth. Chris Berg from RMIT University joins us to explain the stakes, from the political impact at home to the long-term implications for international relations and business strategy.
Meanwhile, in Australia, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese faces a steep drop in approval ratings as support for Pauline Hanson and her One Nation party surges. Recent events, including the Bondi massacre, have influenced voter sentiment, driving Labor’s primary vote down to 30 percent. Chris Berg breaks down what this means for Labor, the Coalition, and the upcoming elections, offering insight into broader public opinion trends and potential strategies moving forward.
Subscribe to never miss an episode of Ticker – https://www.youtube.com/@UCiMroZIXuwlSh1r5wZdeU6Q
#USTariffs #GlobalTrade #Inflation #Albanese #OneNation #AustralianPolitics #EconomicImpact #ChrisBerg
Politics
Global tensions unpacked: Venezuela, Iran, China & Australia’s Bondi Commission
Professor Tim Harcourt analyzes Venezuela’s geopolitical shifts post-U.S. military operation, affecting oil markets and global alliances.
Professor Tim Harcourt analyzes Venezuela’s geopolitical shifts post-U.S. military operation, affecting oil markets and global alliances.
Professor Tim Harcourt from UTS breaks down the rapidly shifting geopolitical landscape in 2026, focusing on the dramatic situation in Venezuela and its ripple effects across global power plays. We explore how the United States’ recent military operation and capture of Nicolás Maduro have reshaped Venezuelan politics, oil markets, and strategic alliances, especially with China, Russia, and Iran.
With Venezuela sitting on nearly 20% of the world’s proven oil reserves, the stakes are enormous, and Harcourt helps unpack the economic and political drivers behind U.S. intervention and China’s response.
We also delve into how the U.S. actions in Venezuela tie into broader geopolitical frictions — particularly Washington’s efforts to curb Chinese influence in Latin America, even as Beijing denounces the operation as a violation of sovereignty and frames its position in multilateral fora. The conversation peels back the layers of how energy, economics, and security intersect in one of the most consequential flashpoints this year.
Subscribe to never miss an episode of Ticker – https://www.youtube.com/@weareticker
#Geopolitics #Venezuela #USForeignPolicy #ChinaRelations #OilPolitics #InternationalRelations #TimHarcourt
Politics
Albanese announces royal commission into Bondi terror attack
PM Albanese announces royal commission into Bondi terror attack to promote healing and investigate anti-Semitism, amid public pressure.
PM Albanese announces royal commission into Bondi terror attack to promote healing and investigate anti-Semitism, amid public pressure.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a royal commission into the Bondi terror attack, responding to mounting public pressure. The inquiry aims to help the nation heal and learn from the tragedy that claimed 15 lives.
The royal commission will replace a state-led investigation and be chaired by former High Court judge Virginia Bell. Albanese confirmed the inquiry could examine government decision-making and promised full cooperation with requests for evidence.
While the announcement was welcomed by advocacy groups, some families of the victims expressed disappointment over the lack of prior consultation. The terms of reference will prioritise tackling anti-Semitism while also leaving space to investigate other forms of hate, including Islamophobia.
Subscribe to never miss an episode of Ticker – https://www.youtube.com/@weareticker
#BondiAttack #RoyalCommission #AnthonyAlbanese #AustraliaNews #TerrorAttack #AntiSemitism #Islamophobia #TickerNews
-
Ticker Views4 days agoGlobal power struggles and Arctic shipping risks
-
Leaders4 days ago
Sendle’s closure impacts Australia’s small business logistics
-
Tech4 days ago
TSMC posts record profits on AI chip boom
-
News4 days ago
Australia shuts millions of teen social media accounts
-
Money4 days ago
Commodities surge as oil volatility and metals hit record highs
-
Ticker Views8 hours ago
DOJ to charge Don Lemon under historic KKK Act
-
Money1 day ago
Markets edge higher as 10-year yields hit new highs
-
News1 day ago
EU condemns Trump’s Greenland tariff threats: Trade tensions escalate
