Serbia Becomes First European Buyer of Chinese CM-400AKG Missiles, Raising Balkan Tensions
Serbia has acquired Chinese CM-400AKG air-to-surface ballistic missiles, making it the first European country to deploy the advanced weapon system, President Aleksandar Vučić confirmed late Thursday. Speaking on Serbia’s state broadcaster Radio Television of Serbia, Vučić said the country has already received a “significant number” of the missiles and plans to expand its stockpile further. […]
Mexico’s Sheinbaum Downplays Electoral Reform Defeat, Says ‘Plan B’ Still Possible
Mexico’s president, Claudia Sheinbaum, on Thursday sought to minimize the significance of a congressional defeat for her proposed constitutional electoral reform, describing it as a temporary setback and saying her administration has an alternative strategy to pursue changes. The proposal failed to pass in the Chamber of Deputies of Mexico on Wednesday after several lawmakers […]
Trump Tells G7 Iran Is “Near Surrender,” but Tehran Vows to Escalate War
President Donald Trump told leaders of the Group of Seven during a virtual meeting Wednesday that Iran was “about to surrender,” according to three officials from G7 countries who were briefed on the call. Less than a day later, Iran’s newly appointed supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei delivered his first public remarks since taking power, pledging […]
Court Warns Sowore: Attend Next Hearing or Risk Bail Revocation and Arrest
A Federal High Court in Abuja has warned that it may revoke the bail granted to activist and politician Omoyele Sowore if he fails to appear at the next session of his cybercrime trial. Justice Mohammed Umar, who is presiding over the case, issued the warning on Thursday, saying an arrest warrant could be issued […]
Ngoshe Attack: “Don’t Be Discouraged,” Defence Minister Musa Tells Nigerians
Nigeria’s Defence Minister Christopher Musa has urged citizens not to lose hope in the fight against terrorism following a high-level security briefing with President Bola Tinubu at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa. The closed-door meeting in Abuja brought together top security officials, including service chiefs and the Inspector-General of Police Tunji Disu, amid renewed militant […]
Court Blocks Aiyedatiwa’s 2027 Re-Election Bid, Cites Eight-Year Constitutional Limit
A Federal High Court in Akure has ruled that Lucky Aiyedatiwa cannot seek another term as governor of Ondo State, declaring that the 1999 Constitution (as amended) bars elected executives from staying in office beyond eight years. Delivering judgment on Thursday, Justice Toyin Bolaji Adegoke held that the constitution does not allow an elected President, […]
Shock in Senate: Nine Lawmakers Dump PDP, LP, APGA for ADC
Nigeria’s political landscape witnessed a major shake-up on Thursday as nine senators abandoned their parties to join the African Democratic Congress, a move seen as one of the most notable shifts in the Nigerian Senate in recent months. The defections were officially announced during plenary by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, who read letters from the […]
Oil Surges Past $100 as Iran Attacks Disrupt Global Energy Supply
Global oil prices spiked sharply on Thursday, briefly crossing the $100 mark, as renewed attacks linked to Iran intensified fears of a major disruption to the world’s energy supply. The surge came despite efforts by the International Energy Agency and its member countries to stabilize the market by releasing a record 400 million barrels of […]
U.S., Allies Plan Massive Oil Release as Iran War Sends Prices Above $100
The United States and its allies are preparing a large release of emergency oil reserves after global energy prices surged amid the escalating conflict with Iran. Chris Wright, the U.S. energy secretary, said Wednesday that the International Energy Agency had unanimously agreed to coordinate with President Donald Trump on releasing 400 million barrels of oil […]
Explosive Boat Attacks Set Two Fuel Tankers Ablaze in Iraqi Waters, Killing One Sailor
Two fuel tankers caught fire in Iraqi waters late Wednesday after suspected explosive-laden Iranian boats launched attacks in the Gulf near Iraq, according to officials and media reports. The vessels targeted were the Marshall Islands–flagged Safesea Vishnu and the Zefyros, both of which had loaded fuel cargo in Iraq, Iraqi port officials told Reuters. One […]
