It’s another edition of NRTC WEEKLY Roundup —in this week’s instalment, we spotlight five major stories making waves across the globe.
In today’s fast-paced world, headlines evolve by the hour, making it easy to miss important developments that shape international politics, business, sports, and entertainment.
Our WEEKLY roundup highlights key global moments across the major beats covered by NRTC — your one-stop hub for reliable and engaging content on entertainment, sports, politics, metro, and major news stories.
Scroll down and catch up on some of the most global developments this week.
Trump rejected Tehran’s peace offer, ordered troop withdrawal
NRTC WEEKLY gathered that President Donald Trump rejected a new peace proposal from Iran, which Pakistani mediators delivered.
Despite a fragile ceasefire that began in April, the White House said it remained “not satisfied” with Tehran’s terms, particularly over the continued blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
Also, the United States withdrew 5,000 troops from Germany, a move Trump defended by accusing European allies of failing to fully support operations against Iran.
Meanwhile, a senior administration official declared that active hostilities had “terminated” for a congressional war powers deadline, a claim Democrats rejected as an attempt to sidestep legislative oversight.
Sawe broke marathon barrier as derby fever gripped Kentucky
Kenya’s Sabastian Sawe returned to Nairobi to a hero’s reception following a landmark performance, NRTC WEEKLY learnt.
He achieved what many had considered impossible in competitive conditions, running a marathon in under two hours.
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Across the Atlantic, attention shifted to Churchill Downs as organisers prepared for the 152nd Kentucky Derby.
The event featured an elite field of three-year-olds and a record purse, maintaining its status as the highlight of the spring racing calendar.
In European football, Barcelona moved closer to the La Liga title race, piling pressure on Real Madrid ahead of a decisive El Clásico.
‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ teaser dropped as ‘Ted Lasso’ returned
NRTC WEEKLY gathered that the first official teaser for “The Devil Wears Prada 2” confirmed a high-profile cameo by Lady Gaga alongside returning stars Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway.
Apple TV+ also surprised audiences with a teaser for Season 4 of Ted Lasso.
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The new season appeared to shift focus towards AFC Richmond’s newly formed women’s team, marking a fresh direction for the series.
In a separate development, the entertainment industry mourned comic book writer Gerry Conway, creator of The Punisher, who died at the age of 73.
Mass May Day protests, severe flooding hit China
Major cities across the United States ground to a halt this week as May Day rallies drew tens of thousands of workers onto the streets in New York, Los Angeles and Chicago, NRTC WEEKLY learnt.
Protesters demanded sweeping tax reforms and a reversal of recent immigration enforcement measures.
In Asia, southern China faced severe urban flooding after extreme rainfall submerged major industrial hubs.
Authorities ordered mass evacuations and declared a state of emergency across several provinces as some of the worst storms in decades continued to batter the region.
Spirit Airlines collapsed as fuel prices surged
NRTC WEEKLY gathered that the aviation industry suffered a major shock this week as Spirit Airlines ceased all operations after filing for a final wind-down.
The 34-year-old budget carrier collapsed under mounting financial pressure and a sharp rise in jet fuel prices linked to the Middle East conflict.
The shutdown left thousands of passengers stranded and reignited debate over global economic resilience.
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With oil prices climbing above $126 per barrel, the IMF projected global growth would slow to 3.1% in 2026.
Analysts warned that the “energy shock” from the Iran conflict had only begun to filter through to consumers, with further increases expected in transport and food costs.
That’s where we draw the curtain on this week’s edition of NRTC WEEKLY.
Join us again next week as we bring you more trending stories from Nigeria and around the world.
