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42 Killed in Israeli Strikes as Army Prepares New Assault on Gaza City

August 25, 2025August 25, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Gaza’s civil defence agency has reported that at least 42 people were killed on Sunday following a series of Israeli airstrikes across the Palestinian territory. Civil defence spokesman Mahmud Bassal said multiple strikes targeted areas around Gaza City, where the Israeli military is preparing a major offensive. One of the deadliest attacks occurred in the […]

Pope Leo XIV Declares Global Day of Prayer and Fasting for Peace

August 22, 2025August 22, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Vatican City — Off the shores of the country, Pope Leo XIV has declared today, August 22, a global day of prayer and fasting for peace, coinciding with the Feast of the Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The Pope made the announcement on Wednesday during his General Audience in St. Peter’s Square, urging the […]

Nigeria, Benin Republic Sign MoU to Boost Security and Trade in Border Communities

August 22, 2025August 22, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Nigeria and the Benin Republic have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening security and driving economic growth in border towns shared by the two nations. The agreement was formalized during a ceremony in Cotonou, Benin Republic, with both countries reaffirming their commitment to tackling cross-border insecurity, enhancing cooperation, and reviving the socio-cultural […]

Israel to Call Up 60,000 Reservists Ahead of Planned Gaza City Offensive

August 22, 2025August 22, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Israeli military has announced plans to call up around 60,000 reservists in preparation for a major ground offensive aimed at capturing and occupying Gaza City. According to a military official, the reservists are expected to report for duty in September. However, the bulk of the forces taking part in the offensive will come from […]

South African MP Fires Shots During Violent Gang Attack in Cape Town

August 22, 2025August 22, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

A violent ambush in Cape Town left a South African Member of Parliament, Ian Cameron, and two colleagues injured after their vehicle came under attack by a gang in the township of Philippi on Tuesday. Cameron, along with fellow parliamentary police committee members Lisa Schickerling and Nicholas Gotsell, was returning from a work trip when […]

U.S. Imposes New Tariffs on Over 90 Countries as Trump Deadline Passes

August 1, 2025August 1, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The United States government has imposed fresh tariffs on more than 90 countries following the expiration of former President Donald Trump’s deadline for new trade deals. Among the countries affected is Canada, where the tariff rate has surged from 25 percent to 35 percent. Canadian Prime Minister, Mark Carney, has expressed disappointment over the development. […]

Gaza Famine Deepens: Malnutrition Death Toll Rises to 154, Including 89 Children

July 31, 2025July 31, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Hamas-run health ministry in Gaza has reported that seven more people have died from malnutrition in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of such deaths since the Israel-Hamas war began in 2023 to 154. Among the victims are at least 89 children, underscoring the severe humanitarian crisis gripping the Palestinian enclave. On […]

Germany Plans Major Defence Procurement Drive to Build Europe’s Strongest Military Force

July 30, 2025July 30, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Germany is set to unveil a sweeping defence procurement initiative worth tens of billions of euros, as part of Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s bold agenda to overhaul the country’s military capabilities and establish it as Europe’s leading conventional force. According to two sources familiar with the confidential plans, the German government is preparing to place substantial […]