Russian Strike On Kyiv Kills 13
13 people have been killed in Ukraine as Russian forces launched a major overnight drone and missile attack on the capital, Kyiv.
Two Powerful Earthquakes Strike Venezuela, Emergency Declared
Two powerful earthquakes have struck the capital of Venezuela, Caracas, collapsing buildings and trapoing residents in heaps of rubbles.
Congress Passes War Powers Measure For First Time, Rebuking Trump’s War With Iran
Prominent leaders of the National Democratic Coalition, (NADECO) Tony Nyiam (retd.) and Ayo Opadokun, have rejected claims by former Head of State, Abdulsalami Abubakar (retd.), that leaders of the pro-democracy group requested an extension of military rule in 1998.
Turkey Arrests Over 200 Suspects Linked To ISIS Ahead Of NATO Summit
The Turkish police have arrested more than 200 suspected members of the Islamic State group and outlawed far-left organisations, ahead of next month’s North Atlantic Treaty Organization, NATO, summit.
Iran Pledges To Maintain Control Of Hormuz As Swiss Talks End
Iran says it will maintain control of the Strait of Hormuz following the conclusion of technical talks with the United States in Switzerland.
Trump Threatens Iran As US-Iran Peace Talks Open In Switzerland
President of the United States, Donald Trump has threatened to strike Iran if it does not stop Hezbollah from carrying out strikes, as peace talks between senior US and Iranian officials begin in Switzerland.
UK Court Clears Alison-Madueke Of Bribery Charges
The first woman president of OPEC and Nigeria’s former oil minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke, was cleared of bribery charges in a UK trial Wednesday, her defence lawyers said in a statement.
US-Iran Peace Deal Takes Immediate Effect, Pakistani PM Says
Pakistani prime minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that the peace agreement between the United States and Iran agreement will take “immediate effect” after being signed by both sides.
Pakistan Claims US, Iran Agree To Permanent Peace Deal
Pakistan says the United States and Iran have agreed to a peace deal and an “immediate and permanent” end to military operations on all fronts, including Lebanon.
Xenophobia: Nigeria May Retaliate Against S-Africa — FG
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Ojukwu, yesterday expressed the federal government’s disappointment with the manner South African authorities and security agencies have handled the ongoing harassment and intimidation of Nigerians in the country.