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Trump Extends Truce, Signals New US–Iran Talks Within 72 Hours

By Elizabeth Ugbo Donald Trump on Tuesday extended a two-week truce in the US–Iran standoff just before it expired, while…

US–Iran Tensions Escalate as Pakistan Pushes for Peace Talks

By Elizabeth Ugbo In the early hours of Monday, Donald Trump announced that the US Navy intercepted an Iranian-flagged ship…

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…

Lafarge Terror Financing Conviction Raises Concerns for Nigeria

By Elizabeth Ugbo A landmark ruling in France has placed Lafarge under intense scrutiny, raising urgent questions in Nigeria. The…

US Strike on Drug Vessel Raises Legal Concerns as Death Toll Climbs

By Elizabeth Ugbo The United States military killed three suspected traffickers on Sunday in the Caribbean during a strike on…

US Deploys 10,000 More Troops to Middle East Amid Rising Pressure on Iran

By Elizabeth Ugbo The United States is sending over 10,000 additional troops to the Middle East before April ends. Officials…

Trump Deletes AI Image Depicting Himself as Jesus-Like Figure After Backlash

By Elizabeth Ugbo US President Donald Trump has deleted an AI-generated image from Truth Social after widespread backlash erupted on…

Police Arrest Over 200 at London Vigil Against Palestine Action Ban

By Elizabeth Ugbo Police arrested more than 200 protesters on Saturday in Trafalgar Square, London, during a mass vigil organised…

US Fertility Rate Hits Record Low as Childcare Costs and Policy Debates Intensify

By Elizabeth Ugbo The United States recorded its lowest fertility rate in 2025, as confirmed by the Centers for Disease…

North Korea Fires Ballistic Missiles Amid Rising Tensions with South Korea

By Elizabeth Ugbo North Korea fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles on Wednesday from the Pyongyang and Wonsan areas toward the…