Countries across the globe are reacting to Israel’s strikes on Iran, with many expressing criticism of the action. In the early hours of Friday, Israel conducted numerous airstrikes on Iranian targets. The Israeli military stated that a “pre-emptive, precise, combined offensive based on high-quality intelligence” had been launched, referred to as Operation Rising Lion. China…
On Friday, 13th June 2025, Israel commenced extensive strikes against Iran, stating that its targets included nuclear facilities, ballistic missile factories, and military commanders. Israel declared that this operation marks the beginning of a sustained effort to thwart Tehran’s ambitions of developing an atomic weapon. In retaliation, Iran launched approximately 100 drones towards Israeli territory,…
A federal court in Boston approved the bail of Kseniia Petrova, a Russian national, on Thursday. She was arrested on 16 February after customs officials discovered undeclared frog embryos and embryonic samples in her possession. Customs and Border Protection agents took Ms Petrova into custody upon her return from France, as she attempted to enter…
The Standard Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has condemned the surge of substandard products in Nigerian markets, primarily caused by importers. The organisation also alerted local manufacturers to cease the production of inferior goods for local consumption. During a workshop entitled “Growing Businesses Through Standardisation” in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, Dr Ifeanyi Okeke, SON’s Director General, highlighted…
The Minister of Transportation, Senator Said Ahmed Alkali, has extended an invitation to Chinese and other foreign investors to contribute to Nigeria’s railway infrastructure development. During his address at the 16th International Infrastructure Investment and Construction Forum (IIICF) in Macao, China, the Minister highlighted various investment avenues, including power supply schemes, integrated security solutions, and…
In a significant move, the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has sanctioned a new, passenger-oriented solution crafted by a consortium to alleviate travel issues, particularly those linked to operational and weather-related disruptions. The “Propel Reprotection System” is an innovative technological platform designed to assist Nigerian airlines in re-protecting passengers during flight disruptions. This system enables…
A British national, Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, has miraculously survived the catastrophic Air India plane crash that claimed the lives of over 200 individuals in Ahmedabad, India. The aircraft, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, was en route to London’s Gatwick Airport when it crashed shortly after take-off, engulfed in flames. According to Ahmedabad Police Commissioner GS Malik,…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has firmly stated that Nigeria will not transition into a one-party state during his tenure. In a speech delivered to a joint session of the National Assembly in Abuja for Democracy Day celebrations on Thursday, Tinubu indicated that he would not recommend that opposition parties consolidate their efforts. He noted, “It…
An Air India flight en route to London Gatwick has crashed shortly after take-off from Ahmedabad, with an unconfirmed number of casualties among passengers and crew. The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, designated as Flight AI171, departed from Ahmedabad Airport at approximately 1:00 PM local time. According to Indian aviation officials, the aircraft went down just minutes…
The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) has reported a staggering rise in the number of individuals displaced by war, violence, and persecution worldwide, reaching unprecedented levels as humanitarian funding dwindles. However, there is a glimmer of hope with an increase in returns, particularly to Syria. In the latest Global Trends Report, UNHCR revealed that by the…
