Iran’s president, Masoud Pezeshkian, has today declared a suspension of his country’s cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), following on from intensified strikes by the United States and Israel on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure. The announcement comes after a 12‑day military confrontation that saw Iran accuse foreign powers of targeting its nuclear sites, including
Billionaire entrepreneur and Amazon founder, Jeff Bezos, has again reduced his stake in the e-commerce giant by selling a significant batch of shares valued at approximately $737 million. This latest disposal adds to a series of planned stock sales by the tech mogul since the beginning of the year, further reducing his direct holdings in
West Texas, USA – A proud moment for Nigeria as Owolabi Salis, a US-based Nigerian lawyer and politician, has become the first Nigerian to travel to space. Salis made history on Sunday, July 1, 2025, as one of six space tourists aboard Blue Origin’s NS-33 mission, a private spaceflight operated by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos’
Abuja, July 1, 2025 — Nigeria’s Federal Government has issued a stern warning to the United States over reports that Washington may expand its visa restrictions to include up to 36 West African countries, including Nigeria. In a move interpreted as retaliation, Abuja has threatened to sanction access to its critical rare earth minerals—materials deemed
Washington, July 1, 2025 — Former U.S. President Donald Trump has alleged that Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, is overly dependent on federal subsidies, stating on Truth Social that without such support, “Elon would probably have to close up shop and head back home to South Africa.” Trump accused Musk of receiving “more
A Palestinian man has voiced deep frustration as Israeli forces persistently target civilians attempting to collect humanitarian aid in Gaza, often resulting in tragic outcomes. He lamented the grim reality, saying, “We go to collect aid in a bag, and we return in that same bag — dead.” This statement underscores the dangerous environment faced
In what was meant to be a moment of respite and normalcy, the Al-Baqa Café in Gaza became the scene of a devastating tragedy when an airstrike struck the popular establishment, reducing it to rubble and killing 39 people. The café had long been one of the last remaining safe spaces for residents of Gaza,
Tanzanian Professor Mohamed Janabi has officially taken up his role as the World Health Organization’s Regional Director for Africa, marking a significant moment in the continent’s health leadership. On Monday, June 30, 2025, Janabi assumed office, bringing with him over 30 years of extensive experience in clinical medicine, public health, health policy, and health systems
A Brazilian man has been sentenced to 17 years in prison for stealing a football signed by Neymar during the violent riots at Brazil’s Congress in January 2023. Nelson Ribeiro Fonseca Junior, 34, was convicted by the Supreme Court on Monday night, not only for the theft of the autographed ball but also for charges
Castries, Saint Lucia — July 1, 2025 — As Nigeria and Saint Lucia deepen diplomatic and cultural relations, new historical insights have emerged suggesting that a significant number of formerly enslaved people in Saint Lucia were of Nigerian descent — a revelation that is sparking renewed interest in reconnecting shared heritage across the Atlantic. Speaking
