Conflict
5 Oct
Palestinian militant group Hamas said Israeli strikes killed two of its operatives in north and east Lebanon on Saturday, as Israel's military confirmed the killing of two Hamas figures. Saeed Attallah Ali, his wife, and two daughters were killed in "Zionist bombardment of his house in the Beddawi camp" near the northern city of Tripoli,…
3 Oct
The World Bank on Thursday announced the redirection of $250 million to emergency aid for Lebanon from funds that were originally meant to promote renewable energy in the country. "The World Bank is activating emergency response plans to be able to repurpose resources in the portfolio to respond to the urgent needs of people in…
3 Oct
Qatar's emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, expressed his "full support" for Lebanon Thursday and said he ordered that emergency aid be provided in the face of Israel's offensive against Hezbollah. "I affirm the State of Qatar's full support for Lebanon and its brotherly people against the brutal attacks they are being subjected to," the emir…
3 Oct
Croatia will host a Balkans leaders summit on Ukraine next week, which will also be attended by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Croatia's prime minister, said Thursday. The aim of the meeting, to be held in the southern Adriatic resort of Dubrovnik, is that the "whole region support Ukraine and the Ukrainian people in the fight…
2 Oct
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency on Wednesday advised all European airlines to avoid Iranian airspace, following an Iranian attack against Israel. "In view of the Iranian attack against Israel on October 1, 2024, and Israel's announcement of its intention to retaliate," the advisory warned carriers "not to perform flights in the airspace of Iran…
2 Oct
UK armed forces "played their part in attempts to prevent further escalation" after Iran fired a barrage of missiles at Israel, the British government said Wednesday. Two Royal Air Force Typhoon jets and a Voyager air-to-air refueling tanker were involved in the operation to support Israel late Tuesday, the Ministry of Defense said in a…
2 Oct
Israel's Iron Dome air defense system is just one part of a multi-layered missile shield that the state has deployed and which again proved its worth against Iran's missile barrage Tuesday. The Israeli army said it intercepted a large number of the incoming missiles 180 according to the army, while Iran said it had launched…
30 Sep
Lebanese authorities on Monday urged the families of people who went missing in Israeli strikes to conduct DNA tests at specialized centers to identify the remains of loved ones. "To help families of those who went missing following the Israeli aggression on Lebanon and to make the process of identifying victims and their remains smoother,"…
30 Sep
The United Arab Emirates reacted with outrage on Monday after the home of its ambassador in war-torn Sudan was attacked and badly damaged. The oil-rich Gulf state, which has repeatedly denied accusations of involvement in the war, blamed the Sudanese armed forces for the "heinous" attack. Sudan's army denied carrying out the attack, insisting it…
30 Sep
Russia said Monday its forces had captured the east Ukrainian village of Nelipivka, advancing in an area of the frontline where Kyiv claimed to have gained ground earlier this month. Moscow has made small but steady gains across the eastern front this year, pressing on even as Kyiv mounted a cross-border offensive into Russian territory.…
30 Sep
The Israeli army said Monday its forces "eliminated" Hamas's leader in Lebanon, as it continued to target Iran-backed militant groups in the neighboring country. "Overnight the IAF (air force) struck and eliminated the terrorist Fatah Sharif, head of the Lebanon branch of the Hamas terrorist organization," the military said in a statement. Sharif "was responsible…
30 Sep
Iran will not deploy forces to Lebanon or Gaza to confront Israel, its foreign ministry said on Monday, as Israeli strikes target its allies in the region. "There is no need to send extra or volunteer forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran," said foreign ministry spokesman Nasser Kanani, adding that Lebanon and fighters in…
Latest
5 mins ago
Nearly all nations missed a UN deadline Monday to submit new targets for slashing carbon emissions, including major economies under pressure to show leadership following the US retreat on climate change. Just 10 of nearly 200 countries required under the Paris Agreement to deliver fresh climate plans by February 10 did so on time, according…
1 hour ago
The Nigeria Police Force has denied rumors of the reinstatement of the disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS). The force spokesperson, Muyiwa Adejobi, in a statement on Monday, dismissed the rumours as misinformation. “The Nigeria Police Force wishes to debunk circulating rumors and misinformation speculating the return of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) with a reformed…
1 hour ago
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has vowed to prosecute corrupt public officers who enrich themselves. The EFCC chairman, Ola Olukoyede, made this declaration at the opening ceremony of a three-day workshop on Anti-corruption, Fiscal Responsibility, Transparency and Good Governance organised by the EFCC and the House Committee on Financial Crimes for state and…
1 hour ago
Former Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has dismissed the belief that Nigerian politicians are bitter rivals, saying their perceived fights are exaggerated and largely staged to entertain the public. Speaking at his 60th birthday thanksgiving service at St. Martins’ Catholic Church in Isan Ekiti on Sunday, Fayemi described political disagreements as mere…
2 hours ago
The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) has announced an expansion of the Red Line train service to improve rail transportation along the Agbado-Oyingbo corridor. In a statement on its X handle, LAMATA confirmed that the enhanced schedule will commence on Monday, February 10, 2025, featuring more frequent trips during peak hours. “The Red Line…
2 hours ago
Napoli missed the chance to extend their lead over Inter Milan at the top of Serie A to six points as Antonio Conte's men were held to a 1-1 draw by Udinese on Sunday. Scott McTominay put the hosts ahead in the first half at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, but Jurgen Ekkelenkamp equalised shortly…
2 hours ago
Following the nationwide enforcement of the Third-Party Motor Insurance Policy, underwriting firms may realise over N142 billion in revenue from 9.5 million uninsured vehicles in the country by the end of this year.
3 hours ago
Barcelona cut the gap on La Liga's top two with an entertaining 4-1 win over Sevilla on Sunday, despite playing out the final half-hour with 10 men after Fermin Lopez's red card. Robert Lewandowski, Lopez, Raphinha and Eric Garcia struck for the Catalans, who were able to capitalise on leaders Real Madrid's 1-1 draw with…
3 hours ago
Kendrick Lamar commanded one of the world's most high-profile stages Sunday as the Super Bowl's halftime headliner, yet another feather in the cap of the rap laureate who has ascended to new heights of pop stardom. Lamar performed a string of his classics while toying with his audience who had one major question: would…
3 hours ago
Last 10 winners of the Super Bowl after the Philadelphia Eagles beat the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22 in the NFL championship showpiece on Sunday: 2025: Philadelphia Eagles 40 Kansas City Chiefs 22 2024: Kansas City Chiefs 25 San Francisco 49ers 22 (overtime) 2023: Kansas City Chiefs 38 Philadelphia Eagles 35 2022: Los Angeles Rams 23…