Thursday, June 18, 2026

Azerbaijan

March 14, 2026

Six dead, 141 including Nigerians injured as Iran fires multiple missiles at UAE

The ministry reaffirmed its preparedness to deal with any threats and safeguard its national interests.

Smoke plumes from missiles attack on UAE
March 4, 2026

7,000 Russians evacuated from Middle East, 292 from Iran

Ms Zakharova said that estimated figure of roughly 50,000 Russian travellers were stranded in the Middle East.

A flying aeroplane
February 27, 2026

Columbia University student arrested by ICE gains freedom after few hours

“ICE placed her in removal proceedings, and she has been released while she waits for her hearing,” DHS said.

Columbia’s campus with students
January 21, 2026

NextGen innovation challenge will transform Nigeria into Africa’s Powerhouse: NBTI

The National Board for Technology Incubation says the Next Generation Challenge 2026 will entrench Nigeria as Africa’s Innovation Powerhouse.

National Board for Technology Incubation
January 14, 2026

U.S. suspends visa processing for Nigeria, Somalia, Yemen, 72 other countries indefinitely

The U.S. noted that indefinite pause to visa processing for the countries would take effect from January 21.

U.S. Visa
November 12, 2025

20 servicemen killed in Turkish military aircraft crash

Authorities are investigating whether violations of aviation safety or operational rules contributed to the crash. 

Turkey flag
November 3, 2025

654 war crimes suspects tied to Russian paramilitary: Europol

Left unnamed, the agency stated that 11 Ukrainian citizens have been indicted for “high treason for joining the Wagner and Redut formations.”

EUROPOL OFFICERS
June 23, 2025

Iran War: Greece detains Azerbaijani man suspected of spying on U.S. base

The suspect is said to have also come from Azerbaijan and to have been acting on behalf of the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

U.S. air and naval base at Souda Bay on Crete
April 15, 2025

Africa’s gas consumption hit 183 billion cubic metres: Report

The report said Algeria and Egypt, representing over 60 per cent of the regional market, were the primary drivers of this growth.

GAS PIPELINES
December 28, 2024

Putin apologises for Azerbaijan Airlines crash that killed 38 on Christmas Day

Russia did not explicitly take responsibility for the crash amid speculation that its air defence system downed the plane. 

Putin and scene of the crashed plane