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Iran’s Armed Forces Chief Abdolrahim Mousavi Killed in US–Israel Strikes

March 2, 2026March 2, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Iran’s Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces, Abdolrahim Mousavi, has been killed alongside several senior military officials during coordinated United States and Israeli strikes, Iranian state television reported on Sunday. State TV listed Mousavi among top officials said to have died during Saturday’s airstrikes. Others named include Defence Minister Aziz Nasirzadeh, Revolutionary Guards chief Mohammad Pakpour, and […]

Celebrations Reported in Parts of Iran After Death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

March 2, 2026March 2, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Celebrations have been reported among some Iranians, both inside the country and in diaspora communities abroad, following news that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in a joint airstrike campaign by the United States Armed Forces and the Israel Defense Forces targeting Iranian leadership and regime infrastructure. Iranian state media has confirmed Khamenei’s death after the strikes, marking a historic […]

Casualty Confirmed as Strikes Hit Major UAE Airports Amid Iran’s Retaliatory Attacks

March 2, 2026March 2, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

One person has died and at least seven others were injured after strikes struck major airports in the United Arab Emirates, as Iran launched a wave of retaliatory missile and drone attacks across the Gulf region. At Zayed International Airport, officials confirmed that an Asian national was killed and seven others sustained injuries following what was […]

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Reported Killed After U.S.–Israel Strikes; Global Reactions Unfold

March 2, 2026March 2, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has died following coordinated military strikes by the United States and Israel, multiple international news agencies report. The development marks one of the most dramatic escalations in Middle East tensions in decades. According to Iranian state media, Khamenei — who led the Islamic Republic since 1989 — was killed during a major airstrike […]

Egypt Says 18 Nationals Missing After Boat Capsizes Near Crete

February 26, 2026February 26, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

The government of Egypt has confirmed that 18 of its citizens remain missing after a migrant boat capsized off the Greek island of Crete last week, leaving four people dead. According to reports, the wooden vessel was carrying about 50 migrants, including four minors, when Greece’s coast guard was alerted late Friday. Greek authorities subsequently dispatched a commercial vessel […]

Katie Boulter, Alex de Minaur Among Players Affected by Mexico Unrest After Cartel Leader’s Death

February 23, 2026February 23, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Tennis power couple Katie Boulter and Alex de Minaur are among several international stars currently in Mexico amid escalating violence following the reported killing of notorious drug lord Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, widely known as “El Mencho.” The pair, who got engaged in December 2024, are scheduled to compete in separate ATP and WTA tournaments this week in Mexico. However, unrest […]

Eric Dane, ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Star, Dies at 53 After ALS Battle

February 22, 2026February 22, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

US actor Eric Dane, best known for his role as Dr. Mark Sloan in the hit medical drama Grey’s Anatomy, has died at the age of 53. According to reports on Thursday, Dane passed away following a battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a degenerative neurological condition also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. He publicly disclosed his […]

Floyd Mayweather Jr. Announces Professional Boxing Return After Tyson Exhibition

February 22, 2026February 22, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Former world champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. has revealed plans to come out of retirement and return to professional boxing following his upcoming exhibition bout with Mike Tyson. The 48-year-old retired in 2017 with a flawless 50-0 record but has remained active in exhibition contests. Speaking to AFP, Mayweather expressed confidence in his ability to continue breaking records in […]