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Tehran Activates Air Defences as US Iran War Standoff Deepens
Air defence systems in Tehran were activated late Thursday to intercept drones and small aircraft, as tensions between Iran and the United States...
Eswatini Labour Crisis Deepens as May Day Ban Sparks Legal and Political Tension
A growing standoff has emerged in Eswatini after authorities banned a planned International Workers Day celebration organised by the Trade Union Congress of...
US Lawmaker Riley Moore Criticises Tinubu Administration Over Security Assistance Conditions
A United States lawmaker, Riley Moore, has criticised the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, alleging that it has not met conditions attached...
287 Nominated for 2026 Nobel Peace Prize as Global Interest Remains High
The Norwegian Nobel Institute has announced that 287 candidates have been nominated for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, reflecting sustained global interest in...
Trump Says Iran Naval Blockade Could Last Months as Oil Prices Surge
Donald Trump has said that a United States naval blockade targeting Iran could last for months, warning of sustained pressure on Tehran as...
US Military Spending in Iran Conflict Reaches $25 Billion, Pentagon Reveals
The United States has spent approximately $25 billion on its military operations in Iran, according to a senior official at the Pentagon. The...
Nigeria Targets Global Trade Expansion as Women Entrepreneurs Take Centre Stage
Nigeria’s push to strengthen its position in global trade may largely depend on the active participation of women entrepreneurs, according to the Executive...
East Africa Attracts $4.1 Billion Investment as Capital Market Reforms Boost Investor Confidence
East Africa has secured approximately $4.1 billion in investments between 2021 and 2025, driven by sweeping capital market reforms and foreign exchange liberalisation...
UN Reports Iran Executed 21 People and Arrested Over 4,000 Amid Ongoing Conflict
The United Nations has raised alarm over a sharp escalation in human rights violations in Iran, reporting that at least 21 people have...
World Bank Commits $8.2bn to Expand Electricity Access Across Sub-Saharan Africa
The World Bank Group has announced a commitment of $8.2 billion to expand electricity access across Sub-Saharan Africa, in a major effort to...
