In its eighth war powers resolution vote since the United States went to war with Iran, the U.S. Senate has advanced legislation seeking to curb President Donald Trump’s ability to engage in conflict with Tehran. Senate Democrats have repeatedly used War Power Resolution privileges to force votes on ending Trump’s use of military force in […]
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will not pursue President Donald Trump, his family or companies for back tax claims under an agreement announced on Tuesday by the Justice Department. Trump, his sons Eric and Donald Jr. and the Trump Organisation filed a lawsuit against the tax-collecting agency in January seeking $10 billion in damages […]
China and Russia’s leaders lauded on Wednesday the progress in their strategic ties, as they met in Beijing for summit talks where Moscow is expected to push for stronger energy links. President Xi Jinping welcomed President Vladimir Putin with an honour guard and a gun salute at the Great Hall of the People, as children […]
U.S. and Nigerian forces launched additional strikes on Monday against Islamic State militants in Northeastern Nigeria, U.S. Africa Command announced Tuesday. “The removal of these terrorists diminishes the group’s capacity to plan attacks that threaten the safety and security of the U.S. and our partners,” AFRICOM said in a statement. It’s the third strike in […]
Iran has warned that it will expand war “beyond the region” if the US and Israel launch attacks on the country again. “If aggression against Iran is repeated, the promised regional war will extend beyond the region this time,” the Revolutionary Guards said in a statement carried on state media on Wednesday. Tehran has said […]
Sir Keir Starmer has been accused of of “letting down” Ukraine after the UK quietly relaxed sanctions on Russian crude oil in a move which critics fear will be a major boost to Vladimir Putin. The move was condemned by senior Labour MP Dame Emily Thornberry, chair of the Foreign Affairs Select Committee, and branded […]
The U.S. Embassy in Nigeria has issued a security alert to its staff and American citizens over airstrikes against ISIS in North-East Nigeria. “In light of the U.S.-Nigeria military action on May 16, the U.S. Mission in Nigeria informs U.S. citizens that U.S. Embassy and Consulate personnel have been reminded to exercise personal awareness and […]
Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has reduced the price of aviation fuel (Jet A1) from N1,750 to N1,650 per litre, in a move aimed at easing cost pressures on airlines and stabilising the aviation sector. In a statement on Tuesday, the company said the price adjustment is part of broader interventions to support operators struggling […]
A clue came when Pep Guardiola said part of him would leave with Bernardo Silva. It wasn’t strictly accurate: it turns out all of the Manchester City manager is set to go when his captain departs. Guardiola’s final season at the Etihad Stadium has taken place with his future providing the backdrop: there have been […]
Iran has warned it will launch a war on “new fronts” against the United States if it resumes attacks on its territory. It comes amid reports that President Donald Trump will hold off launching a new offensive in hopes of striking a deal. ”If the enemy is foolish enough to fall into the Zionist trap […]
Bad weather was hampering a major operation Friday in the Maldives to recover the bodies of five Italians killed in a scuba diving incident while exploring underwater caves at a depth of more than 160 feet in the Vaavu Atoll area of the Indian Ocean archipelago. The Italian Foreign Ministry said in a news release […]
Chinese President Xi Jinping warned his US counterpart Donald Trump that missteps on Taiwan could push their two countries into “conflict”, a stark opening salvo as they met Thursday at a superpower summit in Beijing. Trump arrived in China with accolades for his host, calling Xi a “great leader” and “friend” and extending an invitation […]