KYIV — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has strongly condemned Russia, Iran, and North Korea, labeling them a “coalition of murderers” following a deadly overnight barrage of missiles and drones that struck the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, in the early hours of Monday, June 23, 2025. At least nine civilians were confirmed dead, and over 30 others
WASHINGTON — The United States government has called on China to use its diplomatic influence to discourage Iran from taking steps toward closing the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil transit route, warning that such an action could severely disrupt the international energy supply chain and escalate tensions in the Middle East. The appeal
In a swift response to the widening Israel, Iran crisis, global carriers are cancelling and rerouting flights to safeguard passengers and crews. Turkish low-cost carrier Pegasus has halted services to Iraq, Jordan and Lebanon until June 30, and to Iran until July 30. Its flag‑carrier counterpart, Turkish Airlines, has suspended flights to Baghdad, Damascus and Tehran through
ABUJA — Nigeria’s Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has called for the urgent integration of Africa’s vast informal economy into the continent’s formal intra-African trade framework, describing the informal sector as a key driver of sustainable economic growth and regional competitiveness. The Vice President made this call during the inauguration of the Oversight Committee for
In a dramatic escalation of regional tensions, Iran reportedly launched a heavy bombardment targeting a major U.S. military installation in Doha, Qatar, home to more than 10,000 American personnel. According to reports from Al Jazeera, the skies over Qatar’s capital lit up late Monday night with intense flares and loud explosions that shook the city,
ABUJA — The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has received a significant boost in its efforts to strengthen migration governance and border security with the official handover of EDISON software license keys and the Passport Examination Program Manual (PEPM III) mobile application from the Dutch government. The handover ceremony, held in Abuja, marks a deepening of
The Palestinian Authority has vehemently condemned Iran’s recent missile attack targeting a U.S. military base in Qatar, describing the assault as a clear violation of Qatar’s sovereignty. According to a report by The Times of Israel, the official statement was released on the Wafa news agency platform, where Palestine expressed its strong disapproval of the
In a dramatic escalation of hostilities between Israel and Iran, the Israeli Air Force reportedly carried out a precision strike targeting Evin Prison in Tehran, a facility notorious for holding political prisoners and foreign nationals accused of opposing the Iranian government. The attack, confirmed by the Times of Israel, caused significant damage to the prison’s
The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) has strongly denounced the recent airstrikes launched by the United States against Iranian nuclear facilities, describing the action as a blatant violation of Iran’s sovereignty and a dangerous affront to international law. The condemnation was issued via the country’s official news agency, KCNA, and reported by Reuters on
The Chinese government has expressed grave concern over the recent military airstrikes carried out by the United States on Iranian nuclear facilities, warning that such actions could plunge the already fragile Middle East region into deeper crisis. China’s top diplomat and former Foreign Minister, Wang Yi, made the remarks on Monday, June 23, 2025, during
