Trump Dismisses Iran’s Peace Proposal as Ceasefire Faces Collapse
By Elizabeth Ugbo US President Donald Trump has rejected Iran’s latest peace proposal, describing it as “stupid” and warning that…
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Israeli Airstrikes Kill 12 in Southern Lebanon Despite Ceasefire
By Elizabeth Ugbo At least 12 people died in southern Lebanon on Friday, May 2, 2026, after Israeli airstrikes hit…
Israeli Attacks Continue in Southern Lebanon Despite Ceasefire Extension
By Elizabeth Ugbo Israeli forces have continued attacks in southern Lebanon, killing at least four people in Nabatieh District on…
US Offers $10M Reward for Information on Iraqi Militia Leader
By Elizabeth Ugbo The United States Department of State announced on Thursday that it is offering up to $10 million…
US–Iran Naval Standoff Escalates in Strait of Hormuz Amid Maritime Seizures
By Elizabeth Ugbo On Thursday, the Pentagon confirmed that the United States military conducted a maritime interdiction and right-of-visit operation…
Lebanon–Israel Talks Spark Division as War Intensifies
By Elizabeth Ugbo Lebanon and Israel have entered rare direct talks in Washington, DC, on April 24, 2026, to address…
Gaza Reconstruction: UN, EU Push for Palestinian-Led Recovery
By Elizabeth Ugbo The United Nations and European Union have called for Gaza’s reconstruction to be Palestinian-led. They made this…
Strait of Hormuz Reopens as Iran and US Signal De-escalation, Oil Prices Drop
By Elizabeth Ugbo Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and United States President Donald Trump announced on Friday that the Strait…
FG Sets Aside N135.22bn for 2027 Election Disputes
By Elizabeth Ugbo The Federal Government of Nigeria has allocated N135.22 billion in the 2026 budget to handle election-related court…
Trump Says US Could Halt Iran Strikes Within Weeks as War and Oil Crisis Escalate
By Elizabeth Ugbo US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that the United States could stop military attacks on Iran…