In a powerful statement aimed at Iran’s pro-Western population, former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has called on the people of Iran to seize the moment and take a stand. His message followed a wave of Israeli strikes inside Iran amid escalating tensions between the two nations. “Israel did its part. Now is your time…
A horrifying scene unfolded in Kyiv on Monday as the aftermath of fresh Russian missile strikes left bodies of the dead scattered across city streets. At least 21 people are reported to have been killed, with emergency services struggling to respond amid the ongoing threat of further attacks. The strikes, which targeted civilian infrastructure and…
An Air India flight faced a technical snag on Monday, prompting the airline to deplane all passengers safely at the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata. The incident adds to a series of recent operational challenges faced by the airline, raising concerns over flight safety and maintenance protocols. The affected aircraft was preparing…
Tensions in the region remain high as the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed the successful interception of approximately 30 drones launched toward Israel. The incident, which unfolded amid ongoing hostilities with Iran and its proxies, underscores the escalating aerial threat facing the country. In a statement released early Monday, the IDF reported that its air…
At least 20 Palestinians were killed on Monday while attempting to access food at aid distribution points in southern Gaza, according to the Gaza Health Ministry. The victims were reportedly trying to reach food centers operated by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), an initiative backed by the United States and Israel. Gaza’s civil defense agency…
Tensions between Israel and Iran escalated dramatically on Monday evening as a targeted Israeli airstrike hit the headquarters of Iran’s state broadcaster, IRIB, in northern Tehran. The strike came shortly after Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz issued a warning that the regime’s propaganda machinery was “about to disappear.” The attack disrupted a live broadcast on…
Afrobeats icon Davido has officially pulled out of the much-anticipated concert headlined by 50 Cent, set for July 3 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. The Nigerian superstar was originally slated to perform alongside music legends like Mary J. Blige, but announced his withdrawal via Instagram, citing unresolved issues around the event’s planning and quality…
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has drawn public attention after suggesting that toxic online culture—specifically “mean tweets” and internet harassment—may have played a role in shaping the behavior of Vance Boelten, the suspect in a recent high-profile murder case. Boelten, who is currently facing charges in connection with a violent crime that has shocked communities across…
Pope Leo XIV has strongly denounced the recent mass killing in Benue State, Nigeria, calling it a “terrible massacre” marked by “extreme cruelty.” Speaking from the Vatican during his Sunday Angelus prayer, the pontiff expressed profound sorrow over the deadly attack that claimed the lives of mostly displaced civilians in Yelwata, a town near the…
In a bold move set to reshape Nigeria’s downstream petroleum sector, Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced it will begin free distribution of petrol and diesel nationwide starting August 15, 2025. The Lagos-based mega refinery made this known in a statement on Sunday, highlighting its commitment to easing fuel logistics, supporting economic growth, and boosting accessibility….
