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Israel and Iran Resume Hostilities in First Clash Since April Truce

Tensions in the Middle East escalated sharply after Israel and Iran exchanged missile attacks for the first time since a ceasefire was reached in April, fueling concerns that the region could be sliding back toward a broader conflict. Air raid sirens sounded across parts of Israel after Iranian missiles were launched toward the country. Israel authorities said air defence systems were activated to intercept the incoming projectiles, while residents were […]

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Thousands Take To The Streets In Albania To Protest Controversial Kushner-Linked Luxury Resort Project Along Protected Coastline

Thousands of protesters have taken to the streets of Albania's capital, Tirana, in opposition to a controversial luxury resort development linked to Jared Kushner, the son-in-law of US President Donald Trump. The demonstrations have become one of the country's most significant environmental protests in recent years, highlighting growing tensions between economic development and environmental preservation. At the centre of the controversy is a proposed multibillion-dollar tourism project backed by Affinity […]

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Zelensky Calls For Direct Meeting With Putin As Ukraine Seeks Fresh Momentum For Peace Talks

Ukrainian President has called for a face-to-face meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in a fresh attempt to revive peace efforts and bring an end to the war between the two countries. In an open letter to Putin, Zelensky proposed direct talks in a neutral country such as Turkey or Switzerland and urged Russia to agree to a full ceasefire while negotiations take place. He argued that both nations have […]

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US Increases Pressure On Cuba As President Miguel Díaz-Canel Becomes Target Of New Sanctions

The United States has intensified its campaign against Cuba's leadership by imposing fresh sanctions on President Miguel Díaz-Canel, marking one of the most significant moves yet in Washington's efforts to increase pressure on the island's government. The measures, announced by the US Treasury Department, also target several individuals closely connected to Cuba's ruling establishment, including members of the Castro family and key government institutions. The latest sanctions come at a […]

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Heavy Gunfire Erupts in Mogadishu as Election Crisis Sparks Political Violence

Heavy gunfire has broken out across several parts of Somalia’s capital Mogadishu, as tensions over delayed elections and the disputed extension of President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s term escalate into armed confrontations between government forces and opposition-linked fighters. Residents reported sustained exchanges of gunfire overnight in multiple neighbourhoods, with some areas also coming under mortar fire. Police confirmed that they had launched what they described as a “large-scale security operation” targeting […]

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NLC Threatens Nationwide Strike Over Rising Insecurity, Kidnappings

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has threatened to mobilise workers for a nationwide strike in support of the ongoing action by the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) if authorities do not take urgent steps to tackle worsening insecurity in Nigeria. NLC President Joe Ajaero, said the labour movement stands firmly with teachers protesting the abduction of students and educators, particularly in Oyo State. He warned that organised labour would not […]

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US Lawmakers Move to Restrict Trump’s War Powers in Iran Conflict

The US House of Representatives has passed a measure aimed at restricting President Donald Trump’s ability to continue military operations in Iran without congressional approval, reflecting growing bipartisan concern over the ongoing conflict and its impact on the American public. The measure passed by a narrow 215 to 208 vote, with four Republican lawmakers joining Democrats in support. The resolution calls on the president to either withdraw US forces involved […]

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Bandits Abduct Seven Students in Fresh Zamfara Attack

Seven students of the Federal Polytechnic Kaura Namoda, in Zamfara State were abducted by suspected bandits after gunmen stormed their residence on the outskirts of the Low-Cost area of Kaura Namoda. According to the Zamfara State Police Command, the attackers struck at about 4:00 a.m. on Wednesday and whisked the students away to an unknown destination. One of the victims reportedly escaped during the incident, while efforts are ongoing to […]

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Ethiopia Begins Counting Votes After Election Disrupted by Violence and Insecurity

Ethiopian authorities have begun counting votes following parliamentary elections held across the country, as security challenges in several regions affected parts of the voting process. The election was marked by insecurity in areas including Oromia and Amhara, where clashes and unrest disrupted polling activities and forced the closure of some voting centres. Officials said that while many polling stations operated as planned, others were unable to open or function normally […]

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