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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian arrived in Doha, Qatar, on Wednesday for bilateral discussions and a regional summit, aiming to rally Asian nations to counter what he described as “Israeli crimes” in the Middle East. This marks Pezeshkian’s first official visit to Qatar as president. During the trip, he condemned Israel for the assassination of Hamas…
Israeli forces have launched a targeted ground operation in Lebanon, aiming to intensify attacks on the Shi’a militant group Hezbollah. Described by Israeli military officials as a “limited, localised, and targeted” action, the invasion took place early Tuesday. Although initial reports suggest there have been no clashes yet, Israel has advised residents of approximately 25…
Tensions in the Middle East escalated dramatically on Tuesday as Iran fired hundreds of ballistic missiles at multiple locations across Israel, including the capital, Tel Aviv. While Israel’s Iron Dome defense system intercepted several of the missiles, reports indicate that many still hit densely populated areas. In an official statement, the Israeli military confirmed the…
A man was arrested on Monday after forcibly entering the Moroccan Embassy in Stockholm, Sweden, where he smashed windows and displayed a rainbow flag from one of the embassy’s windows, according to police reports. The situation intensified when the suspect, reportedly armed with a knife, barricaded himself inside a room within the embassy. Swedish police…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has given the green light to the design of the $15 billion Lagos-Abidjan corridor highway project, a key initiative aimed at boosting regional economic integration. The approval was announced during the 21st Ministerial Steering Committee meeting, held in Lagos, Nigeria, and chaired by Nigeria’s Minister of Works,…
Tito Jackson, a founding member of the iconic Jackson 5 and brother to the late Michael Jackson, has passed away at the age of 70. His death marks the loss of yet another legend in the world-renowned Jackson family, known for their profound influence on music history. The Jackson family, mourning the passing of their…
Pope Francis made a historic journey on Sunday to one of the most remote corners of the world, traveling deep into the jungle of Papua New Guinea (PNG) to meet local Catholics and provide crucial medical and humanitarian supplies. The 87-year-old pontiff arrived in Vanimo, a remote township with a population of about 12,000, located…
Nigeria’s Folashade Oluwafemiayo has just broken her World Record in the women’s over 86kg Para-Powerlifting, becoming the first Para-athlete in history to lift 166kg. It is an improvement from her existing WR of 165kg. She also added a gold medal to the record. It is an incredible performance from Oluwafemiayo who takes Nigeria’s…
Protests have broken out across France following President Emmanuel Macron’s appointment of centre-right politician Michel Barnier as Prime Minister, a move that has drawn backlash from left-wing parties accusing Macron of disregarding the results of the recent legislative elections. Demonstrations occurred in major cities including Paris, Nantes, Nice, Marseille, and Strasbourg, reflecting widespread discontent over…
Israeli airstrikes across the Gaza Strip on Friday claimed the lives of at least 27 people, according to Palestinian medical sources cited by Reuters. Among the casualties were two women and two children, who were killed in Nuseirat, a central Gaza location. In a related incident in Qaryout, a village south of Nablus in the…
The Nigeria Police Force has revealed that Andrew Wynne, a British national wanted in connection with alleged subversive activities and terrorism financing, has refused to respond to several invitations for questioning. Speaking during a press conference in Abuja on Tuesday, the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, confirmed that multiple efforts had been made to…
Nigeria is poised to strengthen its bilateral relations with Indonesia as the Second Indonesia-Africa Forum opens in Bali from September 1-3, 2024. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, is leading Nigeria’s delegation to the forum on behalf of President Bola Tinubu. According to a statement by the minister’s media aide, Rabiu Ibrahim,…
A tragic bus accident involving a Zimbabwean vehicle occurred in South Africa’s Limpopo province, claiming the lives of 10 people and leaving 35 others injured. The local transport ministry confirmed the incident on Wednesday, stating that the victims—five men and five women, believed to be foreign nationals—were traveling to Johannesburg when the crash occurred shortly…
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has identified a woman allegedly threatening to harm Nigerians in Canada. The chairperson of the commission, Abike Dabiri, revealed that the woman, Amaka Patience Sunnberger, is the individual behind the viral threats circulating online. Dabiri shared this information in a post on X, stating, “This is the picture of…
Telegram CEO, Pavel Durov, is set to appear in a French court following his arrest at an airport near Paris. The arrest took place at Le Bourget Airport on Saturday evening, after Durov arrived from Baku, Azerbaijan, according to reports from AFP. Durov’s detention stems from an arrest warrant issued by France’s Office for the…
Three staff members of a high school in Sanski Most, western Bosnia, were shot and killed by a fellow employee who then attempted to take his own life, local police reported. Adnan Beganovic, spokesperson for the Una-Sana Canton police, confirmed that authorities received a report about the shooting at 10:15 a.m. (0815 GMT). According to…
The Africa Centre for Disease Control (Africa CDC) has announced that over 10 million vaccine doses are needed to effectively manage the Mpox outbreak, which has now spread to 13 countries across the continent. Currently, only about 200,000 doses are available, leaving a shortfall of 9.8 million doses. Dr. Jean Kaseya, the Director-General of Africa…
Susan Wojcicki, the former CEO of YouTube, has died at the age of 56 after a battle with lung cancer. Wojcicki was instrumental in Google’s evolution from a search engine startup to a global technology powerhouse. She led YouTube, which Google acquired in 2006, for nearly a decade before stepping down last year to focus…
Bangladesh’s Nobel-winning microfinance pioneer Muhammad Yunus will lead an interim government after mass protests forced longtime prime minister Sheikh Hasina to flee, the presidency announced Wednesday. The appointment came quickly after student leaders called on the 84-year-old Yunus — credited with lifting millions out of poverty in the South Asian country — to lead. The…
Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris has selected Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate for the upcoming United States presidential election. The announcement coincides with Harris’s tour of key battleground states, beginning with a rally in Philadelphia later today, where she will officially introduce Walz. Harris, the first woman and the first Black and…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has called on Nigerian protesters to heed President Bola Tinubu’s appeal for dialogue, aiming to end the violent demonstrations that have erupted in recent days. Protests have broken out across several Nigerian cities in response to President Tinubu’s policies, initially under the peaceful banner of #EndBadGovernance since…
United States Vice President and Democratic Party candidate Kamala Harris is set to announce her running mate for the upcoming November elections on Monday, as she embarks on a tour of key battleground states. Harris aims to transform the enthusiasm surrounding her presidential campaign into lasting support to secure a victory. According to NDTV World,…
Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has resigned and fled the country following a massive protest in which demonstrators stormed her palace. According to foreign media reports, Hasina is currently en route to Agartala, India, via helicopter. Hasina’s departure, marking the end of her tenure since 2009, follows a surge of thousands of protesters in Dhaka’s…
Nigeria and Denmark have established a framework for monitoring climate action programs in real time. Both nations also emphasized the importance of prioritizing de-risking capital formation in global climate finance discussions, as Nigeria advocates for value chain localization in the Global South. This agreement was finalized during a virtual meeting in Geneva, Switzerland, between Nigeria’s…
United States Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has agreed to Fox News’ request for a debate with Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris on September 4. Trump announced this decision on his Truth Social platform late on Friday. In his post, Trump stated, “I have agreed with FoxNews to debate Kamala Harris on Wednesday, September 4th.”…
Russian forces announced on Tuesday the capture of another village in Ukraine’s eastern Donetsk region. The Russian defense ministry stated that its troops had “liberated” the village of Pivdenne, located on the outskirts of Toretsk, a larger town towards which Russian forces have been advancing in recent months. Prior to the full-scale Russian military offensive…
Kinshasa, DR Congo Tragedy struck at a live concert in the Democratic Republic of Congo on Saturday, leaving at least nine people dead and several others injured. Among the victims was a 10-year-old child, as confirmed by local media. Gospel singer and pastor Mike Kalambay was performing at the 80,000-seat Martyrs Stadium in Kinshasa when…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s address to the US Congress has stirred significant controversy and demonstrations. Netanyahu expressed optimism regarding efforts to secure the release of hostages held in Gaza. According to a Reuters report, his speech received a mixed reaction. Many Democratic lawmakers boycotted the address, voicing concern over the high civilian casualties and…
An estimated 1.3 million people became infected with HIV in 2023, three times more than the target of fewer than 370,000 by 2025. While there has been marked progress in sub-Saharan Africa, for the first time, in 2023 more than half of the new HIV infections occurred outside of sub-Saharan Africa, a report released on…
The death toll from two landslides in southern Ethiopia has risen to 229 as rescue efforts continue to locate survivors and victims. The first landslide, triggered by heavy rains in the remote Gofa Zone, occurred on Monday. It was quickly followed by a second landslide that buried rescuers who had gathered to assist, state officials…
Fifty-eight out of the 164 member states of the World Trade Organization (WTO) have expressed their support for a proposal from the African Group to endorse Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala for a second term as the organization’s Director-General. In a statement released by the WTO, the support was announced during the July 22 meeting of the WTO…
