Hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles struck Ukraine overnight, leaving at least four people dead and dozens injured. Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia launched a large-scale assault on Ukraine overnight into Sunday, firing around 600 drones and 90 missiles across multiple regions. The attacks killed at least four people in Kyiv and nearby areas, while…
A suspected gunman was shot dead after opening fire near the White House on Saturday evening, authorities confirmed. The U.S. Secret Service said a man pulled a gun from his bag and started shooting near a White House security checkpoint at the intersection of 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington DC. Agents immediately returned…
Donald Trump says Iran and the US are moving closer to a possible agreement as both sides report progress in ongoing negotiations. Donald Trump said Iran is “getting a lot closer” to reaching an agreement with the United States over the ongoing conflict, although both sides remain cautious about key unresolved issues. Speaking to CBS…
Pope Leo XIV travelled to southern Italy’s “Land of Fires” region to meet families affected by toxic waste and rising cancer cases. Pope Leo XIV visited the town of Acerra in southern Italy on Saturday, offering support to communities affected by decades of illegal toxic waste dumping and burning. Around 15,000 people gathered in Piazza…
More than 1.5 million foreign pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia ahead of this year’s Hajj despite ongoing tensions and travel disruptions in the Middle East. Saudi authorities confirmed that over 1.5 million pilgrims from outside the kingdom have entered Saudi Arabia for the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage. Saleh Al-Murabba, commander of Saudi Arabia’s Hajj Passport…
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as rising global energy tensions topped talks. Marco Rubio held talks with Narendra Modi during a four-day visit to India focused on energy security, trade, and regional stability. The meeting comes as the ongoing Iran conflict continues to disrupt global oil supplies through…
Pro-Palestinian activists deported by Israel say they faced abuse after their Gaza-bound aid boats were intercepted at sea. Activists involved in the Global Sumud Flotilla have accused Israeli forces of physical and sexual abuse after being detained during an operation to stop Gaza-bound aid boats. The flotilla, made up of more than 50 vessels, had…
A deadly gas explosion at a coal mine in northern China has triggered a massive rescue operation. At least 90 people have died after a gas explosion struck the Liushenyu Coal Mine in Shanxi, according to Chinese state media. The mine, operated by the Tongzhou Group, exploded at around 7:29 p.m. local time on Friday…
Russia has accused Ukraine of killing civilians in a drone strike on a student dormitory. Vladimir Putin has vowed retaliation after accusing Ukraine of carrying out a deadly overnight attack in the town of Starobilsk in the occupied Luhansk Oblast. Russian officials said six people were killed, 39 injured and 15 others remained missing after…
About 20 Schools Set for Competition The ninth edition of the Zenith Bank Inter-School Swimming Gala will hold on Saturday at the Swimming Section of Ikoyi Club 1938. About 20 schools are expected to compete in one of Nigeria’s leading grassroots swimming events. The competition continues to provide young athletes with a strong platform to…
