US veto of Palestine statehood at UN sparks international condemnation
Diplomacy
April 19, 2024
US veto of Palestine statehood at UN sparks international condemnation
*As Russia, Turkiye Qatar, Saudi Arabia, others kick The United States Thursday veto at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC)…
UAE records severe flood as rainfall disrupts Dubai flights
Aviation
April 19, 2024
UAE records severe flood as rainfall disrupts Dubai flights
The United Arab Emirates experienced heavy thunderstorms on Tuesday, resulting in the heaviest rainfall ever recorded in the country within…
There were no Israeli missile strikes against Israel – Tehran
Defence
April 19, 2024
There were no Israeli missile strikes against Israel – Tehran
*Plays down media reports’ claims *As reason for no retaliation against Israel explained With Agencies Iranian media and officials described…
Tehran downplays Netanyahu’s apparent limited missile strike
Defence
April 19, 2024
Tehran downplays Netanyahu’s apparent limited missile strike
Two U.S. officials told CBS News Thursday night that an Israeli missile had struck Iran. The strike came less than…
Yahaya Bello nears arrest as Immigration places him on watchlist
Anti-Corruption War
April 19, 2024
Yahaya Bello nears arrest as Immigration places him on watchlist
Bello is being wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged corrupt practices while in office as…
Media Watch Group urges Tinubu to rescue education sector from total collapse
General News
April 19, 2024
Media Watch Group urges Tinubu to rescue education sector from total collapse
By BASHIR ADEFAKA The Muslim Media Watch Group of Nigeria (MMWG) has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to rescue…
Israeli missiles allegedly hit Iran, Iraq, Syria
General News
April 19, 2024
Israeli missiles allegedly hit Iran, Iraq, Syria
It has been reported that explosions were heard in multiple locations across the Middle East late Thursday night, as Israel…
US vetoes widely supported resolution backing full UN membership for Palestine
General News
April 19, 2024
US vetoes widely supported resolution backing full UN membership for Palestine
The United States vetoed a widely backed U.N. resolution Thursday that would have paved the way for full United Nations…
OPINION: The U.S. needs to rethink its whole approach to Iran
Comments
April 19, 2024
OPINION: The U.S. needs to rethink its whole approach to Iran
By DAVID H. RUNDELL Iran’s attack on Israel was not a surprise, nor did it inflict significant damage. It was…
US imposes new sanctions on Iran after attack on Israel
General News
April 19, 2024
US imposes new sanctions on Iran after attack on Israel
Sanctions against Iran’s missile and drone programmes come as fears mount over the possibility of greater regional escalation. An Iranian…