A fresh security incident in southern Lebanon has put the Lebanese army and Israeli forces on alert, adding another layer of tension to an already unstable Middle East. The development comes as the UN Security Council separately condemned recent Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and warned about threats to regional and international security. The developments…
US President Donald Trump has said the US-Iran war may be nearing an end, raising fresh hopes for diplomacy after months of fighting, disruption to energy markets and growing pressure across the Middle East. Trump made the comments on September 16, saying he hoped the conflict was moving towards its conclusion and claiming that Iranian…
The latest China-Taiwan tensions have reached an unexpected Pacific stage after Chinese and Taiwanese representatives attended the opening of the Pacific Islands Forum in Palau at the same time. China responded by warning that Taiwan’s presence would have “consequences”, although its special envoy Qian Bo said the statement was not a threat and did not…
Singapore has tightened its monetary policy for the second time in three months, as rising energy costs linked to ongoing tensions in the Middle East continue to raise concerns about inflation and global supply chains. On Monday, July 27, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced a slight increase in the rate of appreciation of…
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…
The United States has approved a $1.96 billion weapons package for Saudi Arabia, reinforcing the kingdom’s air defense capabilities as regional tensions escalate with Yemen’s Houthi movement. The sale, approved by the U.S. State Department, includes up to 20,000 Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) II laser-guided rockets and related support equipment. According to the…
Tensions in the Middle East have escalated sharply after the United States launched a fresh wave of military strikes against Iranian targets, prompting Tehran to declare the strategic Strait of Hormuz closed until further notice. According to U.S. Central Command, the strikes targeted Iranian air defence systems, missile sites, radar installations and naval assets following…
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…
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate Peter Obi has raised fresh concerns about his personal safety ahead of the 2027 general elections, alleging that he is being politically persecuted and systematically targeted. Speaking during an interview on With Chude, the former Anambra State governor claimed that actions taken against him have become so intense that…
Human rights activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has formally opened his defence in the ongoing cybercrime and criminal defamation case instituted against him over social media posts concerning President Bola Tinubu. The trial resumed before Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal High Court in Abuja, where the prosecution informed the court that Sowore…
