UAE Condemns Iran’s ‘Brazen’ Attack On Tankers As US Launches Fresh Strikes
The UAE has accused Iran of a “brazen” attack on two tankers in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, killing one and wounding eight, even as Donald Trump said the US would impose a 20% charge as part of a new blockade on the waterway.
US Names 124 Nigerians For Deportation
The United States Department of Homeland Security has announced plans to deport at least 124 Nigerians listed among what it described as the “worst of the worst” criminal aliens in the country.
Nine Killed As Russia Launches Fresh Strikes On Kyiv
Rescuers in Ukrainian Capital, Kyiv are reportedly trying to find people trapped under the rubble of partly demolished apartment blocks, after at least nine were killed in Russia’s second round of strikes in a week.
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.