US Launches ‘Heavy Wave’ of Strikes on Iran
By Zainab Bakare The US military says it has carried out a “heavy wave” of strikes on Iran in retaliation for attempted Iranian missile attacks on American forces. US Central Command said dozens of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps targets were hit, including military command centres, missile and drone facilities, coastal defence sites and maritime capabilities. […]
7.1 Quake Triggers Tsunami Alert in Southwest Japan
By Oluwakemi Kindness Japan has issued a tsunami alert after a powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck the southwestern island of Kyushu on Tuesday, cutting power to thousands of homes. The quake hit at 4:27 pm local time and registered the highest level, seven, on Japan’s Shindo intensity scale, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. Authorities warned […]
Chad to Withdraw from ICC, Cites Bias Against Africa
By Oluwakemi Kindness Chad has announced plans to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC), arguing that the court’s work has been ineffective and disproportionately focused on African countries. In a statement on Monday, the Chadian government says the decision followed an extensive review of the ICC’s operations since it was established in 2002, concluding […]
Iran Turns Back Six Vessels in Strait of Hormuz
By Mardiyyah Abubakar Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Navy turned back six vessels that attempted to transit the Strait of Hormuz through routes not approved by Iranian authorities, state television reported on Monday. According to the report, the incident happened overnight when the vessels tried to use an unauthorised route through the strategic waterway. A state television […]
Indonesia’s Central Bank Governor Perry Warjiyo Resigns
By Mardiyyah Abubakar Indonesia’s central bank governor, Perry Warjiyo, has resigned before the end of his second term as the country grapples with economic challenges triggered by the Middle East war. The government announced on Monday that President Prabowo Subianto accepted Warjiyo’s resignation after he stepped down for personal reasons. State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi said […]
US, Saudi Arabia Sign Landmark Civil Nuclear Deal
By Zainab Bakare The United States and Saudi Arabia have signed a landmark agreement to develop the Gulf kingdom’s civilian nuclear energy programme, opening the door to long-term cooperation in the sector. The deal, described as a peaceful nuclear cooperation agreement, will allow American companies to play a major role in Saudi Arabia’s nuclear energy […]
Wildfires Force 12,000 Evacuations in Southwest France
By Zainab Bakare More than 12,000 people have been evacuated from southwest France as fast-moving wildfires continue to spread across the Gironde region, destroying over 2,000 hectares of land. French authorities said about 10,000 tourists were among those evacuated as firefighters battled the blaze. The region remains on the highest wildfire alert, with several roads […]
US Condemns China Over South China Sea clash With Philippines
By Mardiyyah Abubakar The United States has strongly condemned China over what it described as “dangerous and aggressive” actions against Philippine naval personnel during a fresh confrontation in the disputed South China Sea. The clash occurred on Monday near the Second Thomas Shoal, where Philippine authorities alleged that a Chinese Coast Guard officer repeatedly struck […]
Trump Slaps 50% Tariff on Canadian Goods
By Oluwakemi Kindness U.S President, Donald Trump has imposed a 50% tariff on a broad range of goods imported from Canada, escalating trade tensions between the two neighbouring countries over what he described as Canada’s “unequal treatment” of American products. The new tariffs target consumer goods such as wine, hockey sticks and a range of […]
Iran Intensifies Retaliation as Middle East Tensions Escalate
By Oluwakemi Kindness Iran has intensified its retaliatory attacks across the Middle East after a 10th consecutive night of US bombing, widening the conflict and raising fears of further regional instability. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it targeted US military assets in Jordan, Bahrain and Kuwait. The claims have not been independently verified. […]