The conflict between the United States and Iran has intensified with fresh strikes and new claims of retaliation. The US strikes on Iran continued for a sixth consecutive night, according to US Central Command (Centcom). The military said the operation targeted Iranian military sites to weaken the country’s military capabilities. Centcom also confirmed that US…
A White House teleprompter operator is under investigation for allegedly profiting from bets on President Donald Trump’s speeches. Federal regulators are investigating betting claims involving Gabriel Perez, a longtime White House teleprompter operator. Investigators believe Perez made more than $100,000 by placing bets on the content of Trump’s speeches through prediction market platform Kalshi. According…
Thousands of Ukrainians have protested after President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. Protests broke out in Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities after Zelensky removed Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. Demonstrators carried signs supporting Fedorov and criticised the president’s decision. Many protesters described the move as a setback for Ukraine’s war effort. Fedorov later revealed…
An Italian court has sentenced senior officials over the 2018 Genoa bridge disaster that claimed 43 lives. An Italian court has handed prison sentences to several officials over the Genoa bridge disaster. Former Autostrade per l’Italia chief Giovanni Castellucci received a 12-year jail term. Prosecutors had asked for a longer sentence. Former motorway executive Michele…
The US military will begin routine testosterone deficiency screening for service members aged 30 and above. The US Department of Defense will introduce annual testosterone deficiency screening for active-duty and reserve troops aged 30 and older. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the new policy on Wednesday. Troops diagnosed with low testosterone can choose to receive…
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has assured Nigerians that the proposed State Police Bill contains safeguards against political abuse. He said the constitutional amendment will prevent governors and other political actors from turning state police into private security outfits. Abbas spoke on Wednesday during the National Security Roundtable, held as part of…
Iran has warned it could shut more regional trade routes as fresh US strikes target its military positions. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards have threatened to block additional oil and gas export routes after the United States launched a new wave of military strikes. The group said the Strait of Hormuz would remain closed until Washington ends…
A High Court ruling has upheld Kenya’s ban on cannabis despite arguments based on religious freedom. Kenya’s High Court has dismissed a petition by the Rastafari Society of Kenya seeking to legalise cannabis for religious use. The group argued that smoking cannabis is a sacred part of the Rastafarian faith. It asked the court to…
The scientist has been held for nearly two years, according to his family. China has detained a US seismologist on espionage charges, according to his family and a hostage advocacy group. Chen Youlin, 54, was arrested in Beijing in November 2024 while visiting relatives. His family says they only spoke publicly after seeing no sign…
The US president has warned Iran that key infrastructure could be targeted unless negotiations restart. President Donald Trump has threatened to bomb Iran’s bridges and power plants if Tehran refuses to return to nuclear talks next week. In a Fox News interview, Trump said the US would intensify its military campaign unless Iran agrees to…
