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US Lawmakers Move to Slash Nigeria’s Aid Over Security, Lobbying

US lawmakers are pushing for tougher restrictions on Nigeria’s access to American assistance, citing persistent security failures and what they describe as aggressive...

Trump’s Iran Blockade Set to Drag On for Months as Oil Soars

President Donald Trump has indicated the US naval blockade of Iran may stretch on for months, triggering a sharp jump in global oil...

Louisiana Shooting Leaves Eight Children Dead, Suspect in Custody

The city of Shreveport in Louisiana, United States is still reeling from a domestic-related shooting claimed the lives of eight children in the...

Tehran Reasserts Control Over Global Oil Arterial with Fresh Strait of Hormuz Closure

Iran’s central military command announced on Saturday it would resume “strict management” of the Strait of Hormuz, reversing a decision to unblock the...

Authorities Bust International Ring Inciting Drug-Linked Sexual Abuse

By Maryanne Awuya A major CNN investigation has unmasked a predatory online community dedicated to drug-facilitated sexual abuse. At the heart of this...

Iran Declares Strait of Hormuz Fully Open to Commercial Shipping for Remainder of Ceasefire

Tehran has announced that the Strait of Hormuz is now completely open for the passage of all commercial vessels during the remaining period...

South Africa’s Opposition Figure Malema Jailed 5 Years for Firing Rifle at Anniversary Rally

A Johannesburg magistrate handed radical opposition figure Julius Malema a five-year prison term on Thursday after convicting him of illegally discharging an assault...

High School Student, 15, Kills Self After Non-Fatal Shooting of Teacher

A Texas high school student, aged 15, took his own life on Monday after shooting a teacher at Hill Country College Preparatory High...

Guterres: Gulf War now “out of control”; urges immediate ceasefire

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has issued a stark warning that the conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran has spiraled “out of...

Just In: Khamenei Moves Toward Deal: Iran’s New Leader Approves U.S. Dialogue

Iran has signaled a rare shift in its stance toward Washington, with the country’s leadership reportedly approving talks and a potential agreement, raising...

Just in: Last-Minute Reprieve: Trump Halts Iran Attack at the Eleventh Hour

President Trump has hit the “pause” button on a major military offensive against Iran’s energy grid. Attributing the move to successful negotiations, Trump...

Air Canada Collision with Fire Engine Forces Closure of LaGuardia Airport

A passenger jet from Air Canada Express slammed into a fire truck on the tarmac at LaGuardia Airport in New York late Sunday...

Day 21 of War: US Signals De-escalation as Trump Eyes Exit Strategy

U.S. President Donald Trump has signaled a potential de-escalation of military operations against Iran as the joint U.S.-Israeli conflict enters its third week....

Just In: UK Greenlights US Use of Bases for Iran Strikes After Initial Refusal

In a major strategic shift, the UK has granted the US permission to launch strikes on Iranian sites from British military bases. By...

Iran Executes Champion Wrestler and Two Protesters Despite Global Appeals

Iran has executed a 19-year-old champion wrestler, Saleh Mohammadi, alongside two other protesters in a public hanging carried out on Thursday. Mohammadi, described...

Stalemate in the Gulf: Trump Grapples with Lack of Exit Strategy in Iran Conflict

President Trump’s Iran campaign has hit a wall as the administration struggles to define a “win” or a viable exit strategy. Public support...