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Ribadu’s meeting with Vance, Rubio will boost Nigeria’s counter-terrorism push, says presidency

The president Bola Tinubu administration says recent meetings between Nuhu Ribadu and top United States officials will strengthen cooperation on counter-terrorism, intelligence sharing and regional security. In a statement issued on Saturday, Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to Tinubu on information and strategy, said Ribadu visited the United States from May 4 to May 6 for…

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Putin defends Ukraine war, denounces NATO

Russian President Vladimir Putin used Victory Day celebrations to defend the war in Ukraine and criticize NATO support for Kyiv. Speaking at Russia’s annual Victory Day parade in Moscow’s Red Square, Vladimir Putin described the war in Ukraine as a “just” fight against what he called an “aggressive force” backed by NATO. The Russian president…

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Tenerife protests as MV Hondius cruise ship nears Spain

Concerns are growing in Tenerife as the MV Hondius cruise ship approaches following a hantavirus outbreak onboard. Spanish authorities and the World Health Organization (WHO) have approved plans for passengers aboard the MV Hondius to disembark in Tenerife this weekend after several hantavirus cases were reported during the voyage. Three passengers were previously evacuated in…

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Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of ceasefire violations

Russia and Ukraine have accused each other of breaking separate ceasefires announced around Victory Day celebrations. Russia and Ukraine exchanged fresh accusations on Friday after both sides reported drone attacks, artillery strikes and military activity despite temporary ceasefire declarations. Russia’s defence ministry said Ukrainian forces committed more than 1,300 ceasefire violations within hours of the…

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US strikes Iran after attack in Strait of Hormuz

The United States says it carried out “self-defense” strikes after Iranian forces targeted American warships in the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. military confirmed that American forces struck Iranian military targets on Thursday after missiles, drones and small boats allegedly attacked three U.S. Navy destroyers transiting through the Strait of Hormuz. According to U.S. Central…

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