Iran has announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions in the Middle East. Iranian state media reported on Saturday that the Strait of Hormuz has been closed, citing alleged violations of the memorandum of understanding signed between the United States and Iran. The announcement came shortly after US Vice President JD Vance…
The Plateau State Government is strengthening support for people living with sickle cell disease. Plateau State has announced plans to establish a sickle cell registry and expand health insurance coverage for patients across the state. The initiative aims to improve access to diagnosis, treatment and long-term care while ensuring better coordination of healthcare services for…
The United States has announced plans to stop funding HIV and AIDS programmes in South Africa. The US government will begin a phased withdrawal of support for HIV and AIDS programmes in South Africa, ending a funding partnership that has contributed hundreds of millions of dollars annually to the country’s healthcare system. A US State…
Brazil claimed their first victory of the 2026 World Cup, but the performance left room for improvement. Brazil defeated Haiti 3-0 in Philadelphia to get their World Cup campaign back on track after a disappointing draw with Morocco. Matheus Cunha scored twice, while Vinicius Jr added a third goal before half-time as Brazil dominated the…
Ten-man Paraguay held off relentless Turkish pressure to secure a vital World Cup victory. Paraguay boosted their chances of reaching the World Cup Round of 32 with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Turkey, despite playing the entire second half with 10 men. Matias Galarza scored the fastest goal of the tournament so far after just…
Scotland pushed Morocco to the limit but were unable to find a late equaliser in Boston. Scotland suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to Morocco in their second World Cup group match, despite a determined performance and a strong finish. Morocco controlled much of the game and looked dangerous throughout the first half. However, Scotland remained…
The United States delivered a dominant display against Australia to strengthen their grip on Group D. The United States defeated Australia 2-0 in Seattle to take a major step toward winning their World Cup group. Despite missing injured captain Christian Pulisic, the tournament co-hosts controlled the game from the start. Australia defender Cameron Burgess scored…
The two women pleaded guilty to terrorism-related offences linked to a notorious bandit leader. A court has sentenced the mother and sister of a suspected terrorist to 40 years imprisonment after both women admitted to supporting and concealing terrorist activities. The court delivered the judgment after the two defendants pleaded guilty to multiple counts in…
A public dispute has erupted after Italy’s prime minister accused Donald Trump of inventing a story about their meeting at the G7 summit. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has strongly denied a claim by US President Donald Trump that she “begged” him for a photo during the recent G7 summit in France. The controversy began…
French prosecutors confirm Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi will face trial over a rape allegation dating back to 2023. Morocco captain and Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi will stand trial in France after prosecutors confirmed a rape case against him will proceed to court. A 24-year-old woman accused Hakimi of raping her at his home in…
