Putin not running out of money to fund war in Ukraine
Russia’s economy will grow by 2.8 per cent this year and expand at a slightly slower 2.5 per cent in 2025, Vienna-based think tank […]
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U.S. will begin sending weapons to Ukraine – Biden
U.S. President Joe Biden wants to start delivering of weapons and equipment to Ukraine this week. The president said this shortly after the U.S. […]
G7 warns Israel, Iran against escalation, reaffirms Ukraine help
The Group of Seven (G7) has strongly condemned Iran for its attacks on Israel but also called on both parties to de-escalate amid reports […]
33,634 Palestinians killed, 76,214 wounded in Israeli military onslaught on Gaza strip
By ESTHER ALEXANDER, Abuja – No fewer than 33,634 Palestinians have been killed and at least 76,214 wounded in Israeli military onslaught on the […]
Ukraine leaves 3.3m in dire need on frontline – IOM
The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) says Ukrainians remain under “constant attack” and 3.3 million people living on the frontline need emergency assistance urgently. […]
U.S. not expecting to be drawn into war but predicts attack by Iran against Israel
The United States expects an attack by Iran against Israel but one that would not be big enough to draw Washington into war, a […]
29 killed in Israeli airstrike on Gaza
No fewer than 29 people were killed in an Israeli airstrike on Friday, the official news agency WAFA reported. The people died when a […]
Thousands of Israelis call on Netanyahu to resign over Gaza war
Thousands of Israelis took to the streets again on Saturday to protest against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing religious government. This is happening as […]
War against emissions: ECOSFG, AfriTAL, draw action plan against methane emissions from human sources
• As experts warn that anthropogenic sources account for 60% methane emissions Concerned stakeholders in the environment protection space have expressed alarm that more than […]
Biden hopes for Gaza ceasefire deal ‘by next Monday’
U.S. President Joe Biden has expressed optimism about an imminent ceasefire between Israel and the Palestinian militant Hamas movement in the Gaza war. “My […]
Russian missiles strike cities across Ukraine
Russia fired cruise and ballistic missiles at Ukraine on Thursday morning, striking facilities in several cities across the country, Ukrainian authorities said. At least […]
21 Israeli soldiers killed in deadliest incident of Gaza combat
The Israeli army said that 21 soldiers have been killed in the central Gaza Strip, marking the deadliest single incident for the troops in […]
Gaza deaths toll hit 25,000 as Hamas defends attacks on Israel that sparked war
Palestinian militant group Hamas on Sunday defended its October 7 attacks against Israel but admitted to “faults” and called for an end to […]
Israel faces ICJ after South Africa accuses it of genocide
Israel on Thursday faces accusations of genocide over the war in Gaza before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague. The ICJ, […]
Gaza war: Israel sends Holocaust survivor, former Supreme Court judge to ICJ
Israel is sending a former judge of the country’s Supreme Court, Aharon Barak, to the hearing before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on […]
Neither at War Nor in Peace, By CHIDI AMUTA
Nigeria has hit another milestone. It has graduated into a hybrid state, a distinction it shares with very few other nations. Simultaneously, Nigeria […]
ICJ hears South Africa’s genocide case against Israel on Gaza Jan. 11
Israel is to face accusation of genocide before an international court, with hearings based on a South African complaint scheduled for January 11 and […]
Over 22,000 killed in Gaza Strip – Hamas health authority
Hamas-controlled health authority said that the number of Gaza Strip residents killed in Israeli attacks had risen to 22,185. The authority, on Tuesday announced […]
Prepare for possible ‘war’ – North Korea leader, Kim Jong Un orders military
North Korean leader, Kim Jong Un wrapped up the year with fresh threats of a nuclear attack on Seoul and orders for a […]
Biden condemns Russia’s aerial attack on Ukraine
U.S. President Joe Biden has condemned Russia’s aerial attack on Ukraine, calling on the world to stop the killings of the innocent people in […]