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
Washington D.C. | June 18, 2025 Former U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed that American intelligence agencies know the precise location of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, amid escalating tensions between the two countries. Trump made the statement during a televised interview on Monday, in which he criticized what he called President Joe Biden’s
June 16, 2025 – Tehran, IranThe Iranian Foreign Ministry has accused the United States of failing to restrain Israel’s military actions, claiming that Washington is turning a blind eye to what it calls “aggression” against Iran. In a strongly worded statement on Monday, the ministry said: “The United States does not want to deter Israel.
A new report commissioned by the United States Senate has revealed a significant reduction in cancer research funding under the administration of President Donald Trump, sparking widespread outrage and concerns over the future of scientific and medical research in the country. The findings, released on Tuesday, allege that the White House is engaged in what
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) have filed a joint request seeking a 90-day extension from a U.S. District Court to release documents relating to a decades-old drug investigation in which Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has been named. The request, which forms part of an ongoing Freedom
In a significant development, the United States has reiterated its commitment to support Nigeria’s efforts in combating the growing menace of drug trafficking and the abuse of illicit substances. This commitment was made official on Monday during a high-level meeting in Abuja, where representatives from both countries engaged in discussions aimed at strengthening cooperation on
The United States government has once again expressed concerns over Nigeria’s trade practices, highlighting significant barriers to the importation of American agricultural products and pointing to systemic inefficiencies in Nigeria’s port operations. In its 2025 National Trade Estimate Report on Foreign Trade Barriers, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) reiterated that Nigeria’s
Cristiano Ronaldo Jr., the 14-year-old son of football legend Cristiano Ronaldo, could have the unique opportunity to represent up to five different countries at the international level, according to a report by Sports Outlet, 433. The young talent, who has already showcased glimpses of his father’s footballing brilliance in youth teams, qualifies for multiple national
