Ukraine launched fresh attacks on Russian-linked vessels while renewing calls for direct peace talks with Moscow. Ukraine says it struck five cargo ships operating in the Sea of Azov and waters near Russian-occupied territories. According to Ukrainian officials, the vessels were transporting military supplies, fuel and Ukrainian grain taken from occupied regions. Ukraine’s drone forces…
Authorities have confiscated the largest haul of illegal exotic insects ever recorded in Australia. Australian authorities have seized more than 100,000 illegal exotic cockroaches from a commercial breeder in Bathurst, New South Wales. The insects, valued at about AU$200,000, included Madagascar hissing cockroaches and dubia cockroaches, both of which are banned from being imported, bred,…
Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to make a rare trip to North Korea for high-level talks with Kim Jong Un. China has announced that President Xi Jinping will visit North Korea from June 8 to 9. This comes at the invitation of leader Kim Jong Un. It will be Xi’s first visit to Pyongyang…
The Ukrainian president has renewed calls for a face-to-face meeting with Vladimir Putin to seek a path to peace. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has proposed direct talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in a fresh attempt to end the war between Ukraine and Russia. In an open letter released on Thursday, Zelensky urged Putin to…
The US president has called lawmakers “unpatriotic” after a House vote challenging his authority in the Iran conflict. US President Donald Trump has criticised members of Congress who backed a resolution aimed at restricting his ability to continue military action against Iran. The House of Representatives voted 215-208 on Wednesday to approve a measure that…
The Iran-backed group has dismissed a renewed ceasefire deal, calling it a surrender to Israeli demands. Hezbollah has rejected a new US-backed ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon, threatening efforts to reduce tensions along the border. In a statement on Thursday, Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem described the agreement as “futile” and “humiliating,” arguing that it…
Kenneth Okonkwo has argued that votes cast for Peter Obi in the 2027 presidential election would ultimately benefit President Bola Tinubu. Speaking in an interview with Symfoni Media, the ADC chieftain said Obi’s decision to leave the African Democratic Congress (ADC) weakened opposition efforts to build a united front against the ruling APC. Obi had…
Clashes broke out across Somalia’s capital as tensions over delayed elections escalated into violence. Heavy fighting has erupted in Mogadishu after government forces and opposition fighters exchanged gunfire amid growing disputes over Somalia’s delayed elections. Residents reported intense shooting in several parts of the capital, with clashes continuing overnight. Police said security forces launched operations…
Entries Open for 12th Edition The Nigeria Breweries-Felix Ohiwerei Education Trust Fund has officially opened entries for the 12th edition of the Maltina Teacher of the Year competition. Organisers announced the call for applications on Wednesday during a launch event in Lagos. The submission portal opened on June 4 and will close on August 7,…
Lawmakers approved a resolution calling for an end to US military involvement in Iran without congressional authorization. The US House of Representatives has passed a resolution aimed at limiting President Donald Trump’s authority to continue military operations against Iran without approval from Congress. The measure was approved in a 215-208 vote, with four Republicans joining…
