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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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Amman to permit Israel’s use of airspace to counter Iranian threats
“There is security, military, and intelligence coordination between Jordan and Israel regarding the anticipated Iranian response,” said a Jordanian official. (August 11, 2024 / JNS) – Jordan will permit Israel to use its airspace in the event of an Iranian attack, according to a Jordanian official who spoke with Channel 12 on Saturday. “We will allow Israel to defend itself…
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Hamas seeks ceasefire amid escalating Middle East tensions
Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar is reportedly seeking a ceasefire deal, according to messages conveyed by Egyptian and Qatari mediators to Israeli officials in recent days, ahead of a critical summit later this week, an Israeli source familiar with the matter said. However, it remains uncertain whether Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is inclined to pursue such a deal. While Netanyahu’s…
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Nigerian medical doctor allegedly murdered by colleagues in Jordan
A Nigerian medical doctor has reportedly been killed in Amman Jordan. Dr. Emeka Agbo was allegedly murdered recently with the circumstances surrounding his alleged killing still unclear. An X user with the handle, @RealOlaudah posted the information. The post read: “A young brilliant Nigerian medical doctor and Polio Technical Officer working with @WHOJordan Dr Emeka Agbo was recently murdered in…
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UK gov’t denies approving 430,000 Nigerian visa applications in 2024
The British government has refuted claims that it approved approximately 430,000 visa applications from Nigerians this year, a figure previously reported by the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM). In a tweet on Friday, August 9, 2024, the British High Commission in Nigeria addressed the issue, correcting the information shared by NIDCOM. According to the High Commission, the actual number of…
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ECOWAS committed to restoring democracy in troubled Sahel states, says Tinubu
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has emphasized that the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) will continue to exert diplomatic pressure on the military leaders of Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso to restore democratic governance in their countries. As the Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, President Tinubu made this declaration during a…
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Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says she still hasn’t spoken to President Biden: ‘He knows I love him’
In a candid interview with CNN’s Jake Tapper on “The Lead,” former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi revealed that she has not spoken with President Joe Biden since he decided to step down following his challenging debate performance. “No,” Pelosi confirmed when asked if she and Biden had spoken, though she emphasized that this was not unusual. “He knows I love…
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