Iran’s FM arrives in Istanbul for Arab League meeting

Iran’s foreign minister arrived in Istanbul on Saturday, Tasnim news agency reported, for a meeting with Arab League diplomats to discuss Tehran’s escalating conflict with Israel. Around 40 diplomats are slated to... Read more »
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Italian PM to Present African Economic Development Initiative at EU Summit

Italian Prime Minister Georgia Meloni on Friday will host European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen in Rome for a summit aimed at boosting African economies in a bid to curb illegal... Read more »
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UK Jails Chinese Student for Life Over String of Drug-Facilitated Rapes

A Chinese post-graduate student convicted of drugging and raping 10 women in the UK and China and suspected of having attacked more was on Thursday jailed for life by a London court.... Read more »
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North Carolina Declares June 14 as “Igbo Day” to Celebrate Nigerian Heritage

Governor Josh Stein of North Carolina has officially declared June 14, 2025, as “Igbo Day” across the state. The proclamation honours the vibrant Igbo community, whose roots trace back to southeastern Nigeria.... Read more »
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70,000 people Allegedly Sign Up for $5M Trump Card Despite Visa Not Being Ready

Despite not being officially available, nearly 70,000 people have already signed up for the new U.S. residency programme known as the “Trump Card,” which offers permanent residency in exchange for a $5... Read more »
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UK Parliament Advances Bill to Decriminalize Abortion for Women

United Kingdom MPs on Tuesday voted to end contentious prosecutions of women in England and Wales for terminating a pregnancy, paving the way for a huge overhaul of how the country’s abortion laws... Read more »
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Five Nigerians Convicted for $17 Million Transnational Fraud Scheme in US

A United States of America court has sentenced five Nigerians to over 159 years of combined jail term for defrauding over 100 Americans, companies and government entities to the tune of $17m.... Read more »
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Christian Pilgrimage to Israel Halted Over Middle East Tensions

The Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) has stopped all pilgrimage activities to Israel due to the rising tension between Israel and Iran. The Commission gave this update on Tuesday, saying the suspension... Read more »
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Cristiano Ronaldo gifts President Trump signed jersey with a “special message”

US President Donald Trump was gifted a signed Cristiano Ronaldo jersey with a “special message.”  António Costa, president of the European Council, presented the president of the United States with the gift on Monday... Read more »
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Foreigners Rush to Escape Iran, Over 600 Cross into Azerbaijan Since Israeli Strikes

More than 600 foreign nationals have crossed from Iran into neighbouring Azerbaijan since Israel began striking the country last Friday, a government official in Baku said. “Since the start of the military... Read more »
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Russia’s Brutal Attack on Ukraine Leaves 15 Dead, Dozens Injured

Russia has launched a massive overnight missile and drone assault on Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, killing at least 15 people and injuring more than 100 others, Ukrainian officials said. A drone struck a... Read more »
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Germany Emerges as Top Choice for Punjab Students Amid Visa Challenges in US, UK, Canada

As visa uncertainties grow in traditional study destinations such as the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia, students from Punjab are increasingly turning their attention to Germany for higher education... Read more »
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Trump Warns of Impending Danger, Urges Iranians to Evacuate Tehran

United States President, Donald Trump, has called on Iranian citizens to evacuate the capital, Tehran, warning of escalating conflict and blaming the Iranian government’s refusal to accept a nuclear deal with the... Read more »
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Trump Urges Iran to Re-engage in Negotiations Amid Rising Tensions

The United States President Donald Trump has urged Iran to resume diplomatic talks, warning that the Islamic Republic is not gaining the upper hand in its ongoing conflict with Israel. Trump also... Read more »
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Explosion at China Fireworks Factory Leaves 9 Dead, 26 Injured

An explosion at a fireworks factory in central China killed nine people and injured 26 others, state media said on Tuesday, as challenging on-site rescue work continued a day after the incident.... Read more »
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Travelers Face Delays as Israel Shuts Airspace After Iran Airstrike

Tens of thousands of Israelis are stranded abroad after the government abruptly closed its airspace following a surprise attack on Iran. Citizens stuck overseas have taken to social media to share their... Read more »
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US Department of Defense Partners with OpenAI on $200 Million AI Project

The US Department of Defence on Monday awarded OpenAI a $200 million contract to put generative artificial intelligence (AI) to work for the military. San Francisco-based OpenAI will “develop prototype frontier AI... Read more »
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Ghana Drunkards Association Demands Alcohol Price Reduction, Threatens Protest

The Ghana Drunkards Association has issued a three-week ultimatum to the government, demanding a reduction in the prices of alcoholic beverages or face a massive nationwide protest from its reported 16.65 million... Read more »
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Iranian State TV is bombed during live broadcast amid ongoing war with Israel

Iranian state television was broadcasting live on Monday when a massive explosion rocked the studio, with the anchor fleeing for her life. The Iranian media said the explosion happened while a presenter... Read more »
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Nationwide Operation Targets Grooming Gangs

The United Kingdom government announced Monday it would bring in tough new laws to “root out the scourge” of grooming gangs suspected of sexually exploiting thousands of girls and young women. “We... Read more »