Iran has rejected direct diplomatic talks with the United States after President Donald Trump said Washington was open to resuming negotiations. The latest exchange shows how far apart the two sides remain even as the wider Middle East crisis continues to threaten energy supplies and shipping routes. Iranian security chief Mohsen Rezaei said there would…
Former Sierra Leone President Ernest Bai Koroma has returned home after more than two years in Nigeria, following the discontinuation of the treason proceedings against him. His return closes a long and politically sensitive chapter that began after the failed November 2023 coup attempt in Sierra Leone. Koroma left Sierra Leone for Nigeria in January…
International mediators have unveiled a tentative roadmap aimed at ending the war in Gaza, with the proposed framework calling for Hamas to disarm in phases while Israeli forces gradually withdraw from the territory. The proposal, announced following intensive negotiations involving the United States, Egypt, Qatar and other regional partners, outlines a multi-stage process designed to…
U.S. President Donald Trump is hosting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House today for high-level talks focused on the Middle East, as a fragile pause in direct military exchanges between the United States and Iran creates room for renewed diplomacy. The meeting comes amid ongoing mediation efforts led by Qatar and Pakistan,…
Global oil prices fell sharply on Monday, July 27, after the United States and Iran paused military strikes, easing fears of a prolonged conflict in the Middle East and reducing concerns over disruptions to global energy supplies. Brent crude, the international benchmark, dropped by 5.9% to around $91.08 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI)…
China has confirmed that Chinese-born American seismologist Dr. Youlin Chen remains in detention on espionage charges, rejecting U.S. claims that he has been wrongfully detained. Chen has been held since November 2024, when he was arrested at Beijing International Airport during a personal visit to China. Chen, a U.S. citizen and Boston-based scientist, is known…
Tensions in the Middle East have intensified after the United States launched another wave of military strikes on Iranian targets, further escalating the conflict around the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. The latest strikes targeted Iranian military infrastructure as Washington pressed ahead with its renewed campaign against Tehran. The escalation follows President Donald Trump’s decision…
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has announced plans for nationwide protests targeting major South African-linked businesses in Nigeria following renewed xenophobic attacks that have claimed the lives of two Nigerians in South Africa. NANS President Olushola Oladoja said the planned demonstrations would focus on companies including MTN, MultiChoice and Stanbic IBTC Bank, urging…
Diplomatic tensions between Nigeria and South Africa remain high following the reported killing of two Nigerian nationals amid a wave of anti-migrant protests and enforcement operations that have unsettled foreign communities across South Africa. The latest developments have prompted fresh calls from Abuja for justice, accountability and stronger protections for Nigerians living in the country….
The United States and Iran have reported positive progress following a fresh round of indirect negotiations in Doha, Qatar, raising hopes that tensions in the Middle East could continue to ease after months of military confrontation. The discussions focused mostly on securing commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important…
