Iranian singer Parastoo Ahmadi has reportedly been sentenced to 74 lashes and handed a two-year ban on both international travel and artistic activities after performing in an online concert without wearing a hijab. The ruling, which has sparked widespread criticism from human rights advocates and legal experts, stems from a concert that was livestreamed on…
South Africa’s World Cup campaign received an extra boost off the pitch after players and members of the technical crew were reportedly rewarded with luxury watches and jewelry worth more than $50,000 each following their hard-fought draw against Czechia. The lavish gifts came after Bafana Bafana secured a crucial 1-1 result in a tense Group…
Iran’s oil exports have surged following a breakthrough agreement with the United States, with the country shipping nearly 18 million barrels of crude oil worth an estimated $1.44 billion in just five days. The sharp increase in exports marks one of the strongest signs yet that energy flows from the Middle East are beginning to…
The United States has opened a trade investigation into Germany’s proposed healthcare reforms, raising fresh tensions over pharmaceutical pricing and access to medicines in one of Europe’s largest economies. The probe, announced by the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR), will examine whether Germany’s efforts to reduce spending on pharmaceutical products are unfair,…
The Nigerian government has begun evacuating citizens from South Africa following growing xenophobic tensions. Foreign Affairs Minister Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu says all Nigerians who wish to return home will be evacuated before the June 30 deadline.
Italy has announced the reopening of its embassy in Tehran, signaling growing optimism over improving relations between the United States and Iran and raising hopes for greater stability across the Middle East. The decision was confirmed by Italy’s Foreign Minister, Antonio Tajani, who disclosed that the diplomatic mission in the Iranian capital would resume operations…
The United States national team was forced to face Australia without one of its biggest stars after Christian Pulisic was ruled out of Friday’s World Cup encounter due to a calf injury. The setback comes just days after the American captain was forced off at halftime during the USA’s impressive 4-1 victory over Paraguay in…
Nigeria’s banking sector and its customers lost a staggering N134.48 billion to fraud between 2020 and 2025, according to new data released by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), highlighting the growing security challenges accompanying the country’s rapid shift toward digital payments. The figures were contained in the CBN’s Nigeria Payments System Vision 2028 document,…
SpaceX is reportedly preparing one of the largest corporate bond offerings in recent history as the company seeks to raise at least $20 billion to support its ambitious expansion into artificial intelligence. According to sources familiar with the matter, bankers working with the Elon Musk-led company are expected to begin discussions with investors as early…
Former Nigerian Petroleum Minister and ex-President of OPEC, Diezani Alison-Madueke, has been cleared of bribery charges in the United Kingdom following a high-profile trial that lasted several months and stemmed from allegations dating back more than a decade. According to her defence team, the verdict was delivered at Southwark Crown Court in London on June…
