Hundreds of drones targeted Moscow and other Russian regions in Ukraine’s biggest attack on the Russian capital since the war began. Russian authorities said nearly 200 drones struck targets around Moscow, injuring at least 17 people and triggering major fires. Thick smoke was seen rising from several locations, including the Kapotnya oil refinery, which was…
The United States and Iran have signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at paving the way for a long-term agreement on Iran’s nuclear programme. US President Donald Trump signed the interim agreement on Wednesday while attending the G7 summit in France. The 14-point memorandum commits Iran not to procure or develop a nuclear weapon and…
Thousands of migrants are seeking refuge or returning home as a controversial deadline for undocumented foreigners approaches in South Africa. Growing anti-migrant protests in South Africa have forced thousands of foreign nationals to flee their homes, seek shelter, or arrange voluntary repatriation ahead of a 30 June deadline set by protest groups demanding undocumented migrants…
New Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon have raised concerns about regional tensions despite a recent US-Iran agreement. Israel has reportedly launched fresh airstrikes in southern Lebanon, days after US President Donald Trump publicly criticized Israel’s military actions in the country. According to Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency, Israeli warplanes targeted the Nabatieh al-Fawqa area and…
The UK sanctions Nigerian payment firm Pilot Finance over alleged Russia-linked transactions raising scrutiny and business risks. The United Kingdom has sanctioned Nigerian payment company Pilot Finance over alleged Russia-linked transactions. The firm, also known as Continental Global Incentives, was named in a new UK sanctions package announced on Tuesday. According to British authorities, the…
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has introduced an indemnity affidavit requiring all its candidates to commit to relinquishing their seats if they defect from the party after winning an election. The party said the measure is aimed at strengthening party discipline and demonstrating its commitment to internal democracy and the rule of law. Speaking at…
Authorities say the group planned to use drones, snipers and explosives to target a high-profile White House event. The FBI has arrested five men accused of plotting an attack on a UFC event held at the White House on Sunday. According to the US Department of Justice, the suspects allegedly planned to use explosive-laden drones…
Polish authorities have launched a murder investigation after a Russian dissident artist was gunned down near the Belarusian border. A Russian artist and outspoken critic of President Vladimir Putin has been shot dead in eastern Poland in what investigators describe as an execution-style killing. The victim, identified as Robert Kuzovkov, was widely known by his…
RBA Keeps Interest Rates on Hold, But More Hikes Are Still Possible Australia’s central bank has decided to keep interest rates unchanged at 4.35%. The decision comes after three rate hikes earlier this year. As a result, borrowers get a temporary break from rising loan repayments. However, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) says inflation…
A routine test mission ended in tragedy after a B-52 bomber crashed moments after take-off. Eight people have died after a US Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bomber crashed shortly after departing Edwards Air Force Base in California. The aircraft went down at about 11:20 a.m. local time during a routine test flight and burst into…
