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US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard speaks with reporters in the James Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, on July 23, 2025. (PHOTO / AP)

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.

Tulsi Gabbard resigned as director of national intelligence

NRTC WEEKLY gathered that Tulsi Gabbard resigned from her post as the U.S. Director of National Intelligence.

Gabbard’s sudden exit came amid reports of growing tension and unprecedented pressure over the administration’s strict demands for institutional loyalty.

Her departure marked one of the most high-profile cabinet fractures of the current political cycle and prompted immediate concern from NATO allies over leadership stability within America’s core intelligence networks.

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Racing world mourned as Kyle Busch died

The global motorsports community mourned the tragic and sudden passing of two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch, NRTC WEEKLY learnt.

According to newly released emergency logs, a 911 dispatch revealed that the veteran driver had suffered severe respiratory distress, struggled for breath, and coughed up blood just 24 hours before his death.

Tributes poured in from around the world, honouring Busch not only as a fierce generational competitor on the track but also as an indelible icon who transformed modern stock car racing.

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UN world court ruled ‘right to strike’ was legally protected

NRTC WEEKLY gathered that the United Nations’ International Court of Justice issued a landmark advisory opinion ruling that the right to strike was fundamentally protected under core international labour treaties.

The ruling effectively settled a fierce multi-year legal battle between international labour unions and corporate employers.

Labour experts stated that the decision solidified international legal protections for workers across member states and dealt a major blow to multinational corporations seeking to heavily restrict union-led work stoppages.

SpaceX stunned markets with plans for record-breaking IPO

SpaceX dominated both entertainment and technology headlines during the week, NRTC WEEKLY learnt.

Shortly after successfully launching its largest Starship mega-rocket to date on a highly publicised test flight, the aerospace giant revealed plans for what analysts projected would become the largest Initial Public Offering (IPO) in financial history.


The dual announcement captivated the public by combining the spectacle of deep-space exploration with massive economic intrigue as Wall Street prepared for an unprecedented entertainment and technology market frenzy.

16 people sustained injuries in massive Staten Island shipyard explosion

NRTC WEEKLY gathered that emergency first responders rushed to a chaotic scene in New York City after a devastating fire and subsequent explosion tore through a prominent shipyard on Staten Island.

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City officials confirmed that at least 16 people sustained injuries, while several victims were rushed to regional burn units in critical condition.

The blast sent a massive plume of thick black smoke across the New York Harbour and forced temporary maritime closures.

Investigators and environmental safety teams remained on-site as they worked to determine the exact structural or chemical failure that triggered the industrial disaster.

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.

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