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Ceasefire hopes dim as Hamas rejects US-Led negotiations amid Israel-Gaza conflict
Hamas has dismissed suggestions of progress on an Israel-Gaza ceasefire deal as an illusion, following US President Joe Biden’s expression of optimism. After two days of US-backed talks in Qatar, President Biden said on Friday that “we are closer than we have ever been” to a ceasefire. However, a senior Hamas official told the BBC that no real progress had…
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Chinese firm, Zhongshan releases one of three Nigerian aircraft detained in France
Following a court decision issued by a Parisian Justice Court, Zhongshan Fucheng Industrial Investment Co. Limited has announced the release of one of the three Nigerian aircraft, an Airbus A330, that was detained in France. The firm’s representative said on Friday that the aircraft’s release is a benevolent gesture because they were informed that President Bola Tinubu will require it…
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Washington reels as Ukraine’s bold Kursk assault reshapes war dynamic
Washington is grappling with the consequences of Ukraine’s unexpected and bold incursion into Russia’s Kursk region, as the scale of President Zelensky’s high-stakes gamble comes into focus. U.S. officials are closely analyzing how this offensive might alter the political and military landscape of the ongoing conflict, as well as the potential impact on Washington’s evolving policy regarding Ukraine’s use of…
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ECOWAS, Nordic countries commit to strengthening diplomatic ties
By Kunle Sanni The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the Nordic countries—Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden—have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening diplomatic relations and enhancing regional cooperation. This renewed commitment was emphasized during an official visit by the foreign ministers of the Nordic countries to the ECOWAS headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday. In a statement released…
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Kennedy campaign seeks meeting with Harris, weighs possible endorsement
An official from Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s independent presidential campaign revealed that the campaign recently reached out to Vice President Kamala Harris’ team to discuss the possibility of a role in her administration, should Kennedy choose to drop out of the race and endorse her. Despite the outreach last week, no meeting between the two candidates has taken place, the…
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President Tinubu arrives Malabo
Kunle Sanni President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has arrived in Malabo, the capital of Equatorial Guinea, for a three-day official visit. He was received at the Presidential Wing of the Malabo International Airport by the Prime Minister of the country, Manuela Roka Botey. President Tinubu’s visit is at the invitation of his Equatorial Guinean counterpart, President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo. Upon…
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Iran rejects Western calls to avoid retaliation against Israel
Iran has dismissed calls from the UK and other Western countries to refrain from retaliating against Israel for the killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran last month. Amid a flurry of international diplomacy aimed at de-escalating tensions, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer urged Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in a rare telephone conversation on Monday to “stand down its…
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Finland Foreign Minister confirms Simon Ekpa’s case is before Finnish Court
The Finnish Government has revealed that it is investigating the actions of the pro-Biafran agitator Simon Ekpa accused of involvement in secessionist operations with the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) in the South-East of Nigeria. Finland’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Elina Valtonen, disclosed this at a press conference she co-hosted with her Nordic counterparts on Tuesday in Abuja. Valtonen is…
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China celebrates record-breaking Olympic performance despite doping controversies
China is celebrating its best-ever performance at an overseas Olympics, achieving a historic tie with the United States for the most gold medals at the Paris 2024 Games. Both nations finished with 40 golds each, marking the first-ever tie for total golds at the Summer Games. However, the US maintained the overall lead with 126 total medals compared to China’s…
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US deploys guided missile submarine to Middle East amid rising tensions
The United States has deployed a guided missile submarine to the Middle East as tensions in the region escalate. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced that the USS Georgia, a submarine capable of carrying up to 154 Tomahawk cruise missiles, has been sent to the area. Also, the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group, which includes F-35C fighter jets, has been…
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