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Iran’s Vice President for Executive Affairs, Mohammad Jafar Ghaempanah, publicly acknowledged Wednesday that the country can no longer import foreign fuel to make up for domestic refining deficits due to an ongoing United States naval blockade. ​Speaking in Tehran on Wednesday, August

A U.S. military tribunal has scheduled the trial for Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the alleged architect of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, to begin on June 5, 2028, nearly 27 years after the plot devastated the nation. ​In an 11-page scheduling order

Hundreds of people, including tens of international Hindu pilgrims belonging to the Isha Foundation, remain unaccounted for after a catastrophic glacial collapse triggered a massive flash flood at the Nepal-Tibet border. ​Spiritual leader Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev stated on Thursday, August 27, 2026,

North Korea warned on Thursday, August 27, 2026, that it will deliver a “serious, immediate, and powerful response” to the United States following Washington’s decision to approve a $125 million tactical missile sale to South Korea and allocate millions in funding for

Participants at a one-day workshop organised by diplomatic correspondents in Abuja on  Tuesday urged newsmen to imbibe evidence-based reporting to bolster the fight against poverty in the country. They also urged the correspondents to consistently report on the welfare of Nigeria’s most

Dolly Parton, the beloved singer-songwriter, cultural powerhouse, and humanitarian whose wit, warmth, and unmatched musical talent captivated generations across the globe, died peacefully on Tuesday after a brief battle with cancer. She was 80. ​Parton passed away at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center

The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump is preparing to initiate the largest mass visa revocation program in American history, targeting up to 200,000 foreign nationals who entered the United States on temporary visas and subsequently applied for asylum. ​According to State

In a landmark policy shift, the United States on Monday, August 24, 2026, officially rescinded Syria’s designation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism (SST), lifting a severe legal barrier that had choked foreign investment and isolated the nation’s economy for nearly five

The Embassy of Ukraine in Nigeria has unveiled an exhibition marking the 35th anniversary of the restoration of the Eastern European country’s independence, showcasing the its culture, history, and struggle for freedom. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the exhibition

The Embassy of Ukraine in Nigeria on Sunday marked the 35th anniversary of the restoration of Ukraine’s independence, describing the occasion as a reflection of the country’s centuries-long aspiration for statehood and self-determination. Ambassador of Ukraine to Nigeria, Mr Ivan Kholostenko, stated