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The United States has expressed renewed confidence in securing a diplomatic resolution to the six-week war with Iran. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that discussions are underway for a second round of peace talks to be held in Islamabad. A Pakistani delegation arrived in Tehran on Wednesday to deliver a fresh message from…
Consumer prices in the United States climbed sharply in March, driven by a historic surge in gasoline costs triggered by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, according to government data released Wednesday. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 3.3 percent year-on-year in March, a…
Beijing has called for an immediate cessation of military hostilities in the Middle East following United States President Donald Trump’s threat to unleash devastating strikes on the Islamic republic in the coming weeks. Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning told a regular press conference on Thursday that “military means cannot fundamentally solve the problem, and…
Ten countries, including the United Kingdom, the United States and France, have formally granted agrément to Nigeria’s ambassadorial nominees, the Federal Government announced on Monday, marking a significant step in President Bola Tinubu’s effort to fill diplomatic vacancies that have persisted since he took office in May 2023. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson,…
Iran on Monday issued sweeping threats to deploy naval mines across the Gulf and strike power infrastructure throughout the Middle East, defying a United States ultimatum to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as the military confrontation with Washington and Israel entered its fourth week. The Islamic Republic showed no sign of backing down ahead…
Global oil prices surged by 10 percent on Thursday following confirmation from Qatar that Iranian strikes had caused extensive damage to the Ras Laffan liquefied natural gas facility, the world’s largest LNG hub, intensifying concerns over the security of energy supplies in an already volatile Middle East. European gas prices recorded a steeper climb…
Iran’s football federation has entered negotiations with FIFA to relocate the national team’s group stage matches at the 2026 World Cup from the United States to co-host Mexico, citing security concerns following statements by American President Donald Trump and the ongoing military conflict that has claimed the life of Iran’s Supreme Leader and triggered…
United States President Donald Trump said Sunday that Washington was engaged in discussions with Iran over the ongoing conflict but indicated Tehran remained unprepared to conclude a deal, even as Iran’s foreign minister categorically denied any such talks were taking place. Speaking aboard Air Force One, Trump confirmed the existence of diplomatic contacts when…
NATO air and missile defence assets deployed in the eastern Mediterranean have intercepted a third ballistic missile fired from Iran that entered Turkish airspace, Turkey’s defence ministry confirmed on Friday, marking an escalation in spillover threats from the ongoing Middle East conflict. “A ballistic munition launched from Iran and entering Turkish airspace was neutralised by…
Senior Nigerian military officials have dismissed reports that United States aircraft recently delivered weapons and equipment to Borno and Kaduna states to support operations against terrorism and insecurity. The claims, which circulated widely on social media last week, cited a report allegedly published by The New York Times suggesting that three US military planes…
