Sunday, June 21, 2026

Israel

June 8, 2026

Iran blames U.S. for latest exchanges of fire with Israel

“The United States bears direct responsibility for any action the Zionist regime Israel takes in relation to violating regional peace and security against Iran,” he said.

June 4, 2026

Nigeria, 59 other countries to face 12.5% U.S. tariff increase

The USTR said Nigeria and other countries’ failure to ban the importation of goods produced with forced labour burdened or restricted U.S. commerce.

A cargo ship loaded with shipping containers
May 22, 2026

UN chief welcomes adoption of ICJ climate crisis ruling

UN secretary general has welcomed the adoption by the General Assembly of a resolution following up on the International Court of Justice advisory opinion on climate change.

International Court of Justice
May 15, 2026

Strait of Hormuz closed only to enemies, Iran says

Iran’s chief diplomat also surprisingly held out the prospect of lifting restrictions imposed by the Iranian navy.

Strait of Hormuz
May 12, 2026

Security expert recommends deployment of advanced surveillance technology to combat insurgency

Mr Abdulsalam said Nigeria’s security challenges had overstretched the military due to deployments across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory.

Armed soldiers and bandits
May 12, 2026

Israel approves special military court for October 7 attack suspects

Israel has approved a special military tribunal to prosecute those involved in the October 7, 2023 attack carried out by Hamas and other extremist factions.

Israeli soldiers
May 6, 2026

Trump says op to break Iran’s Strait of Hormuz blockade to be paused

Mr Trump declared the hostilities against Iran over in a letter to Congress on Friday.

President Donald Trump
April 29, 2026

African Group warns of growing nuclear threat, calls for disarmament, test‑ban adherence

Mr Ibrahim cautioned against renewed talk of nuclear testing, calling for universal adherence to the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty.

April 28, 2026

UAE withdraws from OPEC amid shifting global energy strategy

the UAE assured that the withdrawal would not affect the country’s commitment to energy market stability.

UAE
April 28, 2026

Jay Bryant convicted as accomplice in murder of Run-DMC’s Jam Master Jay

More than two decades after the death of Jason Mizell, aka Jam Master Jay, the DJ of Run-DMC, Jay Bryant has been convicted for his role in the 2002 murder.