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Police arrested Xu Liyin in Harare for fraud
An INTERPOL Red Notice just got a fraud suspect pulled off the streets of Harare, and Zimbabwe is making it clear that no one is safe from international law enforcement. The Xu Liyin arrest breakdown Xu Liyin, a Chinese national, got flagged and picked up in Harare over a fraud case. The collar came out of joint intelligence work between the Zimbabwe Republic Police, their Chinese counterparts, and INTERPOL. His alleged offense traces back to 2023, when the case first surfaced in China. ZRP says the bust reflects its push to tighten up global policing partnerships. What an INTERPOL Red Notice actually does A Red Notice is a worldwide alert sent to all INTERPOL member states to find and provisionally lock up a suspect. It packs key...
Kalpana Iyer praised Vinod Khanna as an absolute gem
Throwback vibes arrived when Kalpana Iyer spilled details about Vinod Khanna's elegance during their 1981 Kudrat days. Iyer gushes about Khanna's legendary presence Kalpana labeled Vinod Khanna straight-up perfection wrapped in old-school class. Khanna's entrance energy turned every head when he walked through the doors. She caught nothing but wholesome vibes throughout their decades-long connection. Akshaye totally scored the signature grin his dad was famous for. Kudrat brought them together in 1981 Chetan Anand directed the drama starring Rajesh Khanna and Hema Malini. Raaj Kumar and Priya Rajvansh rounded out the main ensemble cast. Mehboob Studios and R.K. Studios teamed up to produce the picture. R.D. Burman composed all the...
Jessica Alba shared a video of her Bad Bunny cameo
Video proof dropped one day later, confirming Jessica Alba danced her way through Bad Bunny's Super Bowl casita with other surprise celebrity guests. Alba drops casita footage with emotional caption Jessica Alba shared footage featuring Pedro Pascal, Karol G, Alex Earle, and Cardi B. Her caption praised dignity, inclusion, and unity on display at the show. Alba got emotional watching Benito honor his culture on the massive stage. She described feeling the moment without needing any explanation or translation. Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin join the performance Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin both sang during the halftime set. Gaga delivered a salsa twist on Die With a Smile. A real-life couple tied the knot while the show was happening. She...
Dami Marshall denied dating Asake after a viral photo
A single photo with a cheeky caption had the whole internet convinced that two Nigerian music-world figures were an item. Dami Marshall shuts down the Asake dating talk Dami Marshall, a daughter of Fuji legend KWAM 1, flatly denied any romance with Asake. Her photo with the singer at an event carried the caption Mr Money and Mrs Money. Marshall clarified that the snapshot was from the very first time she ever met him. She called out blogs for spinning anything into clickbait just to chase traffic. Asake's relationship history Asake has not been publicly linked to anyone since splitting with Madame Mystique in 2014. His ex-girlfriend is from Gambia, and their breakup was years before his massive fame.
Faithia Williams Balogun shared news of her mother passing
A mother's death was hidden from a Nigerian actress so her birthday celebration could go on without heartbreak. Faithia Williams Balogun loses her mom Faithia Williams Balogun revealed that her mother passed away on the eve of her birthday party. Family members kept the devastating news under wraps until after the event wrapped up. Balogun broke the news publicly on Monday morning, just hours after celebrating. The birthday bash in Lagos Faithia's 55th birthday party went down in Lagos on Sunday. Funke Akindele, Pasuma, Kazim Adeoti, and MC Oluomo were among the guests who pulled up. Wumi Ajiboye also attended the star-studded celebration. Faithia's request to fans Balogun asked her supporters to keep her and her siblings in their...
Peller begged Jarvis for a second relationship chance
A viral clip of a Nigerian TikToker groveling for his ex back has the internet buzzing after their split just weeks ago. Peller begging Jarvis for another shot Peller went full apology mode, asking Jarvis to give their relationship one more try. His plea came with a promise that they would never split up again. Jarvis and Peller had publicly announced their breakup back in December 2025. Promises made in the car Peller swore the whole thing would stay off social media if she took him back. A trip to Dubai was dangled as part of the new, low-key relationship plan. He claimed to have grown way more mature since their fallout.
Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde disclosed EndSARS death threats
Death threats aimed at her kids during EndSARS forced a well-known Nigerian actress to completely rethink her approach to speaking out. Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde on the EndSARS fallout Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has dealt with personal threats for years without flinching. EndSARS changed everything because her children became direct targets. Jalade-Ekeinde admitted that intensity was on a whole different level. How the danger escalated at home Strangers showed up at her house and her job trying to find her. Omotola realized the risk had spilled way past just her safety. Her kids' well-being became the one thing she refused to gamble on. A pivot from street-level action Jalade-Ekeinde ditched rallies and moved toward more calculated...
Ryanair added new Dubrovnik routes to Poland and Hungary
A direct route war over Dubrovnik just kicked off because two budget carriers are fighting over the exact same destinations this summer. Ryanair muscles into Dubrovnik Ryanair is launching a brand-new Dubrovnik-to-Budapest connection on June 2nd. That route flies three times weekly through September 29th. A separate Dubrovnik-to-Gdansk link also lands on the schedule. Both fresh routes clearly target Wizz Air's recently announced plans. Wizz Air got there first Wizz Air already dropped seasonal route reveals from Dubrovnik and Rijeka. Budapest and Gdansk sit on Wizz Air's Dubrovnik lineup as well. Those services kick off in May as part of a bigger Croatian expansion. Overlap on identical city pairs practically guarantees a fare...
Ben Knowles joined Keystone Law as an arbitration partner
A three-decade run at a global firm ended after one of London's heavyweight arbitration figures bolted for a disaggregated platform that lets lawyers pocket most of their fees. Knowles signs on at Keystone Law Ben Knowles locked down a partner gig at Keystone Law in London. Knowles previously ran Clyde & Co's international arbitration practice. Keystone's arbitration squad already runs 27 lawyers deep. Hermes Marangos came aboard from Signature Law in 2024. Over three decades in cross-border disputes Ben Knowles carries 30-plus years of complex international arbitration work. His client roster spans governments, state bodies, and VC investors. Knowles leans heavily into Middle East and Saudi-linked matters. Shareholder fights across...
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