A court in the United Kingdom has officially set a trial date for two prominent pro-Palestine activists, Chris Nineham and Ben Jamal, following their arrest during a protest held in London earlier this year. The two were taken into custody in January 2025 during a mass demonstration calling for a ceasefire in Gaza and an
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has delivered a compelling address at the BRICS Summit held in Brazil, where he underscored the urgent need for deeper cooperation among nations of the Global South. The Nigerian leader, who was attending the high-level forum alongside heads of state and key economic players from Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South
July 7, 2025 Efforts to end the prolonged hostilities in the Middle East took a new turn as representatives of Hamas and Israel resumed indirect ceasefire negotiations amid rising international pressure. The renewed dialogue, reportedly brokered by Egypt and Qatar, aims to secure a sustainable truce and address humanitarian concerns in the Gaza Strip. This
July 7, 2025 — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called for an urgent overhaul of the global governance architecture, as well as the financial and healthcare systems, to better reflect the needs and aspirations of low-income and emerging economies—particularly those in Africa. Speaking at the ongoing 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the
Israeli forces have reportedly killed at least 72 Palestinians in ongoing attacks across the Gaza Strip since morning, as hostilities intensify in the beleaguered enclave. According to correspondent Ashraf Shannon reporting from Gaza City, the military offensive by Tel Aviv has resulted in significant casualties, further worsening the humanitarian crisis in the area. The fresh
Fresh Israeli airstrikes have struck the northern town of Kafr Melki and the eastern town of Flawiye in Lebanon, marking yet another violation of the fragile ceasefire, according to reports from Anadolu Agency (AA) citing local media sources. The latest attacks have heightened tensions in the region, causing damage to infrastructure and raising fears among
On the opening day of their two-day summit in Brazil, leaders of the BRICS nations issued a strong call for an unconditional ceasefire in Gaza, urging all parties to halt hostilities immediately to prevent further loss of civilian lives. The bloc also condemned recent military strikes targeting Iran, describing them as destabilizing actions that threaten
A Ukrainian military strike has reportedly caused significant damage to a Russian airfield, destroying a large stockpile of bombs and damaging several warplanes, in what analysts are calling one of Ukraine’s most strategic air attacks in recent weeks. The strike, which occurred late Thursday, targeted a Russian airbase located in the occupied region of Crimea.
Tensions between Moscow and Tehran have surfaced after Russia openly criticized Iran’s recent diplomatic engagement with a country it accuses of mistreating Russian nationals. In a strongly worded statement issued by the Russian Foreign Ministry, Moscow condemned Iran’s decision to pay an official visit to a nation alleged to have a history of detaining, beating,
Washington, D.C. — July, 2025 — The United States Department of Justice has charged a Nigerian national, Olatunbosun Osukoya, along with 323 other individuals, in connection with an extensive nationwide crackdown on health care fraud schemes that have led to an estimated $14 billion in intended losses. The operation, which is described as one of
