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World

May 12, 2026

More cases of Hantavirus may emerge in coming weeks: WHO

The Spanish government agreed on May 5 to receive the MV Hondius after a hantavirus outbreak was reported aboard the vessel.

WHO
May 12, 2026

Germany reaffirms commitment to development cooperation with Nigeria

Germany has reaffirmed its commitment to development cooperation with Nigeria amid global economic pressures.

Daniel Krull
May 12, 2026

UAE secretly bombed Iran amid U.S.-Israel airstrikes: Report

The strikes, which took place in early April, included an attack on a refinery in ‌Iran’s Lavan Island in the Persian Gulf.

Drone-damaged facility in UAE
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 12, 2026

Ukraine, Germany plan to produce 1,500-km range drones

German defence minister Boris Pistorius said that Germany and Ukraine plan to jointly produce drones with a strike range of up to 1,500 kilometres.

Ukrainian drones
May 12, 2026

EU countries agree on sanctions on Israeli settlers

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said on the social media platform X that EU foreign ministers had approved the move.

EU foreign ministers
May 12, 2026

UN chief urges action on conflicts, climate crisis to secure Africa’s future

UN secretary-general António Guterres has called on the international community to act swiftly to address conflicts and climate shocks affecting Africa.

Sudan’s war
May 12, 2026

Nigeria spent $9 billion on Liberia, Sierra Leone’s civil wars: Army General

Nigeria spent no less than $9 billion to liberate Liberia and Sierra Leone during their civil wars, its defence adviser disclosed.

Liberian civil war
May 12, 2026

UN must respond to rising global tensions, says FG

Mr Ibrahim said President Bola Tinubu remained committed to strengthening Nigeria’s military capacity through funding, improved welfare and deeper international partnerships.

Nigeria’s new permanent representative to the United Nations, Jimoh Ibrahim,
May 12, 2026

Modi begs Indians to reduce fuel consumption, stop buying gold

Mr Modi appealed to citizens to reduce their consumption of fuels like petrol and diesel and to shun buying gold over the next year to save foreign exchange.

Narendra Modi