An explosion rocked the yard of the Norwegian ambassador’s residence in Tel Aviv on Thursday evening, as a grenade was reportedly hurled into the compound, officials confirmed. Fortunately, there were no injuries sustained in the incident, according to statements from both Norwegian and Israeli authorities. Tuva Bogsnes, Head of Communications at the Norwegian Ministry of
In a bold move to counter mounting cyber attacks, the Iranian government has imposed a nationwide shutdown of internet and telephone services, citing the need to protect critical communication networks from alleged Israeli cyber intrusions. The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology described the blackout as a temporary but necessary measure to safeguard the country’s
The Israeli Defence Forces reported on Friday that air raid sirens were activated across several parts of southern Israel following the detection of missile launches originating from Iran. In a statement released on their official Telegram channel, the military confirmed that multiple missiles had been fired in the direction of Israeli territory. The army assured
The Israeli Defence Forces confirmed on Friday that it carried out a series of precision strikes on multiple targets within Tehran overnight, marking the eighth consecutive day of military exchanges between Israel and Iran. According to the Israeli army, the operation specifically targeted what it described as a critical centre for the research and development
Amid growing fears of a wider Middle East conflict, Israel’s Defence Minister, Israel Katz, on Friday issued a blunt warning to Lebanon’s Hezbollah movement, cautioning the Iran-backed militant group against getting involved in the ongoing hostilities between Israel and the Islamic Republic of Iran. In a strongly worded statement released in Tel Aviv, Katz made
Global crude oil markets witnessed fresh losses on Friday following an announcement by former U.S. President Donald Trump, who revealed that a final decision on whether America would militarily support Israel in its ongoing conflict with Iran would be made within the next two weeks. The uncertainty surrounding U.S. involvement has injected a fresh wave
As diplomatic efforts intensify to douse the raging flames of the Iran-Israel conflict, Iran’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Abbas Araghchi, is expected to deliver a direct address to the United Nations Human Rights Council on Friday. The address is scheduled to take place in Geneva, Switzerland, where high-level diplomatic engagements are also ongoing between Iran
In the midst of a surging Israel–Iran confrontation, Tehran has bluntly dismissed any direct negotiation with Washington, declaring that “as long as the aggression does not stop, there will be no place for diplomacy.” The statement follows a dramatic escalation in military engagements across the region. On June 13, Israel unleashed a wave of airstrikes
Lagos, June 20, 2025 – Day One of the 2025 West Africa Economic Summit (WAES) opened in Lagos with high-level delegates, investors, policymakers, and business leaders converging to explore strategies for accelerating regional integration and unlocking trade and investment opportunities across West Africa. With the theme “Unlocking Trade and Investment Opportunities Across West Africa”, the
Abuja, June 20, 2025 – The Federal Government, led by the Minister of Works David Umahi, has announced that the Abia State section of the Enugu–Port Harcourt Expressway will soon be inaugurated, following the near-completion of rehabilitation and reconstruction works. During an inspection in Aba, the Minister confirmed that the 56.1 km Umuahia–Aba section is set
