Iran Claims Attacks on US Targets in the Persian Gulf Amid Strait of Hormuz Tensions
– DUBAI, United Arab Emirates Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced a series of missile and drone strikes against US …
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South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham Dies at 71
– WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Lindsey O. Graham of South Carolina died Saturday night, July 11, 2026, at the age of 71. His office anno…
Senegal Sacks Coach Pape Thiaw and Staff After World Cup Exit
– Dakar, Senegal The Senegalese Football Federation has sacked head coach Pape Thiaw and his entire coaching staff following Senegal'…
Russia Launches Nighttime Drone and Missile Attack on Ukraine, Killing at Least Four
– KYIV, Ukraine Russian forces launched a massive overnight drone and missile attack on several regions of Ukraine, killing at least four…
US President Trump Declares Iran Ceasefire Over While Agreeing to Fresh Negotiations
– WASHINGTON, D.C. President Donald Trump announced the end of the interim ceasefire between the United States and Iran, following recent…
NDLEA Remands Drug Baron, Three Mexicans Over N480bn Meth Lab in Ogun
– LAGOS, Nigeria On July 10, 2026, the NDLEA brought Anochili Innocent, a 63-year-old Nigerian man, three Mexican nationals, and six othe…
Nigerian Separatist Leader's Wife Denies Divorce Rumors
Mrs Uchechi Okwu Kanu — LONDON, United Kingdom Uchechi Okwu Kanu, the wife of detained Nigerian separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu, has dismissed social m…
Deadly Fire Hits Shoe Factory in China
– JINJIANG, China A major fire broke out on July 9, 2026, at the Huiteng Shoes factory in Jiangtou Village, Chendai County, claiming th…
Ugandan Judiciary Rejects Initiative to Eliminate Colonial-Era Court Titles
– KAMPALA, Uganda The Ugandan judiciary has strongly rejected a directive from the Uganda Bar Association seeking to abolish colonial-era…
Uganda Law Society Bans 'My Lord' Titles and Courtroom Bows
– KAMPALA, Uganda The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has issued a directive to end colonial-era judicial traditions. On July 7, 2026, ULS Presi…
Ghana Rejects Ramaphosa’s State Visit Due to Xenophobia Concerns
– ACCRA, Ghana The Government of Ghana has rejected a request for a state visit by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa due to ongoing…
High Court dismisses Prince Harry’s privacy claim against Daily Mail publisher
– LONDON, United Kingdom In a landmark ruling issued on July 7, 2026, the UK High Court dismissed the privacy claim filed by Prince Harry…
France Takes Legal Action Against Paraguayan Senator Over Racist Remarks on Mbappé
– PARIS, France French authorities are preparing to take legal action against Paraguayan Senator Celeste Amarilla after she directed raci…
Trump Confirms He Asked FIFA to Review Balogun's Red Card
– WASHINGTON President Donald Trump publicly confirmed on Monday that he personally contacted FIFA President Gianni Infantino and asked h…
Russia Intercepts 430 Ukrainian Drones Targeting Moscow
– MOSCOW, Russia Russian authorities reported that more than 430 Ukrainian drones attacked the Moscow region during the night of July 6-7…
Ohanaeze Youth Leader Urges Trump Administration to Focus on Insecurity and Kanu’s Release Ahead of 2027 Elections
–ABUJA, Nigeria Ohanaeze Youth Council Chairman Igboayaka O. Igboayaka urged the Trump administration to prioritize combating the escalat…
Nigeria Demands Probe into Killing of Two Citizens in South Africa
– PRETORIA, South Africa The Nigerian Federal Government has strongly condemned the killing of two of its citizens in South Africa. The v…
Blatter Slams FIFA After Trump Call Reverses Balogun Red Card
– WASHINGTON FIFA suspended the one-match ban imposed on US forward Folarin Balogun, allowing him to play in the World Cup round of 16 ma…
Delta Police Nab 202 in Asaba Drug and Brothel Raid
– ASABA, Delta State Officers from the Delta State Police Command arrested 202 suspects during a major intelligence operation targeting c…
Ghana Settles US$700 Million Eurobond Ahead of Schedule
– ACCRA, Ghana The Government of Ghana successfully made a $700 million Eurobond repayment ahead of schedule, the Ministry of Finance ann…