The United States and Iran exchanged fresh military strikes on Thursday, intensifying the renewed conflict in the Middle East despite renewed diplomatic efforts by Pakistan to revive stalled peace talks. The latest escalation comes just one month after both sides signed a preliminary agreement aimed at ending hostilities that resumed following large-scale US-Israeli strikes on…
The United States and Israel carried out overnight airstrikes on five oil facilities in and around Tehran, killing four people, Iranian officials reported Sunday. Keramat Veyskarami, CEO of the National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Company, told state television that “four oil depots and a petroleum products transport centre in Tehran and the Alborz were attacked…
The United States and Israel on Saturday launched major strikes on targets in Iranian cities, triggering explosions and plumes of smoke across the capital, Tehran. In a video message posted on social media while spending the weekend at his Florida golf club, US President Donald Trump confirmed the offensive. “The United States’ military began major…
By Ayomide Otitoju The United Nations, the United States, and Türkiye have condemned the deadly attacks on communities in Kwara State, describing the killings as heinous and expressing condolences to the victims and the Nigerian government. In separate statements, the international actors reacted to the assault on Woro and neighbouring Nuku communities, where gunmen killed…
The United States confirmed Wednesday it is in negotiations with Argentina on a $20 billion economic support program, a move that boosted markets and offered relief to President Javier Milei ahead of critical midterm elections. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said discussions include a potential “$20 billion swap line” and Treasury purchases of Argentine dollar…
Top U.S. and Russian diplomats met in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday for their first high-level talks since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, marking a potential reset in relations between Washington and Moscow. While both sides downplayed expectations of a breakthrough, the meeting has raised concerns in Kyiv and across Europe, particularly in light of recent U.S….
