Global energy markets remain on edge as escalating conflict in the Middle East and renewed disruptions to key shipping routes continue to drive oil prices higher, with Brent crude hovering around the $100-per-barrel mark after briefly surpassing the milestone this week. The latest surge has been fueled by growing concerns over the security of vital…
By Izuchukwu Okosi Senegal thrashed Iraq 5-0 in Toronto on Friday evening to enhance their chances of qualification to the round of 32 stage of the FIFA World Cup. The Teranga Lions who reached the quarterfinals of the tournament in 2002 were almost guaranteed an exit following their defeats against France and Norway in their…
A fresh Israeli drone strike in southern Lebanon has killed three people, raising new concerns about the durability of the fragile ceasefire that has remained technically in place following recent regional diplomacy. Lebanese state media reported that the strike targeted a vehicle near Kfardajal in the Nabatieh governorate early Tuesday morning, killing all three occupants….
Diplomatic efforts between the United States and Iran have taken a significant step forward after the first round of Switzerland-mediated talks ended with what negotiators described as encouraging progress. Mediators from Qatar and Pakistan announced that both sides agreed on a roadmap aimed at reaching a final agreement within 60 days. The discussions, held in…
Norway and Manchester City striker Erling Haaland struck either side of Aymen Hussein’s leveller, with Leo Ostigard also on target in a 4-1 triumph which is the country’s third World Cup win early Wednesday morning, Nigerian time. Both nations were back on the global stage for the first time this century and it was the…
