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‘God save the Tsar!’: Putin receives first wishes for 72nd birthday
“God save the Tsar!” was one of the first public birthday wishes for President Vladimir Putin who turns 72 on…
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Hezbollah strikes Israel on Gaza war anniversary
Hezbollah rockets hit Israel’s third-largest city of Haifa, police said early on Monday, and Israeli media reported 10 injured in…
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Israel marks Oct. 7 anniversary under shadow of escalating war
Israelis on Monday marked the first anniversary of the devastating Hamas attack that triggered a war which has sparked protest worldwide…
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Mexico mayor murdered days after taking office
The mayor of a city in southern Mexico has been murdered less than a week after taking office, authorities said…
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US to mount ceasefire pressure on Israel, Arab leaders – Harris
The United States will not ease its “pressure” on Israel and Arab leaders in the Middle East to reach a…
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Israel-Hezbollah crisis: No Nigerian life lost in Lebanon- FG
Amid the escalating conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, the Federal Government has confirmed that no Nigerian lives have been lost…
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Middle East War: Biden warns Israel against striking Iran’s oil facilities
US President Joe Biden on Friday advised Israel against striking Iran’s oil facilities, saying he was trying to rally the…
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Middle East War: Israel strikes Hezbollah intelligence headquarters in Beirut amid escalating conflict with Iran
Israel targeted the intelligence headquarters of Iran-backed Hezbollah in Beirut, as part of ongoing military operations in Lebanon. On Friday,…
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Lebanon says Israeli strike cuts off main road to Syria
Lebanon said an Israeli strike on Friday cut off the main international road to Syria after Israel said Hezbollah was…
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Taiwan re-opens, mopping up after Typhoon Krathon
Southern Taiwan worked on Friday to clear up damage from flooding and high winds after Typhoon Krathon slammed into a…
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Anti-child abuse probe: Australian court upholds order for Musk’s X to pay $418,000 fine
An Australian court upheld an order on Friday for Elon Musk’s X to pay a fine of A$610,500 ($418,000) for…
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US Presidential poll: Melania Trump defends abortion, challenging husband’s campaign
Melania Trump has voiced strong support for abortion rights in her upcoming memoir, taking a stance that sharply contrasts with…
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Pope Francis sparks outrage in Belgium with abortion comments
Pope Francis has ignited controversy during his three-day visit to Belgium, drawing criticism for his stance on women and abortion.…
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Protesters in Ghana call for action against illegal mining
On Thursday, October 3, many students and residents of Accra, Ghana’s capital, gathered to protest against illegal gold mining, known…
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Mexico’s new president, Claudia Sheinbaum apologises for 1968 student massacre
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum offered an official apology Wednesday for the massacre of students by the army in 1968, in…
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Georgia signs anti-LGBTQ bill into law
The speaker of Georgia’s parliament on Thursday signed into law a bill similar to Russian legislation that curbs the rights…
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Debate: US vice presidential candidates defend Trump, Harris
US vice presidential contenders J.D. Vance and Tim Walz faced off in a surprisingly civil debate Tuesday, despite tense moments…
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NiDCOM urges Nigerians to leave Lebanon amid Israeli attacks
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission has advised Nigerians living in Lebanon to consider leaving the country, as hostilities between Israel…
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World calls for restraint after Iran strikes Israel
World leaders on Tuesday urged Iran and Israel to step back from the brink after Tehran fired a barrage of…
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Iranian Attack On Israel Was ‘Defeated’, ‘Ineffective’ – White House
Iran’s ballistic missile assault on Israel was “defeated and ineffective”, the White House said on Tuesday, hailing US involvement in…
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US helps Israel stop missile attack, promises strong support
On Tuesday, October 1, the United States announced that it assisted Israel in stopping an Iranian missile attack. A senior…
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Biden orders military to shoot down Iranian missiles targeting Israel
President Joe Biden ordered the US military on Tuesday to “aid Israel’s defence” and shoot down Iranian missiles targeting Israel,…
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Iran launches barrage of missiles at Israel
Iran has launched a missile attack on Israel. There have been two interceptions heard by BBC reporters in Jerusalem. Further…
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Iran launches missiles at Israel – IDF
Iran launched missiles toward Israel on Tuesday, the Israeli military said. The announcement by the Israel Defense Forces came hours…
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Russian strike kills seven in Ukraine
A Russian strike on the centre of the southern Ukrainian city of Kherson killed seven people on Tuesday, the regional…
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China ready to lend Nigeria more money – FG
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, has disclosed that China is willing to lend Nigeria more money and…
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US democracy over if Trump loses – Elon Musk
Elon Musk, has declared that electing Republican presidential candidate, Donald Trump is the only way to save the United States.
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Biden Approves $567m Defence Assistance For Taiwan
US President Joe Biden on Sunday approved $567 million in defence assistance for Taiwan, the White House said, as China…
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Iran’s supreme leader vows revenge for Hezbollah’s Nasrallah, declares five days of mourning
Iran Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei has pledged retaliation after Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah wass killed in Israeli airstrikes on Beirut.
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VP Shettima returns to Nigeria after UNGA in New York
Vice President Kashim Shettima, on Sunday, returned to Abuja after attending the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly…
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Trump’s survival miraculous, says wife
Melania Trump, the wife of former United States President Donald Trump, has described her husband’s escape of dual assassination attempts…
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Isreal Intercepts Hezbollah Missiles Fired At Mossad HQ
The Israeli military on Wednesday said it was the “first time ever” a missile fired by Hezbollah had reached the…
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Fears of all-out war rise as Israel and Hezbollah step up attacks
Lebanon’s Hezbollah launched over 100 rockets into northern Israel early Sunday in response to ramped-up Israeli attacks that killed dozens…
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16 civilians injured in Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia – Ukrainian officials
At least 16 civilians were injured, including a 15-year-old boy, late on Sunday in Russia’s air strikes on the southeastern…
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I won’t run for president again in 2028 – Trump
Donald Trump said in an interview released on Sunday that he did not think he would run for president again…
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Japan floods: 6 dead after rain pounds region still recovering from earthquake
At least six people have died and 10 others are missing after heavy rain triggered flooding and landslides along a…
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Escalation in Israel-Hezbollah conflict following deadly Air Strike in Beirut
A significant escalation in the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah has occurred after an Israeli air strike in Beirut on…
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Second Typhoon hit Shanghai days after historic storm
Roads and neighbourhoods in Shanghai flooded on Friday as the Chinese megacity was battered by a second typhoon days after…
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Shettima to lead Nigeria’s delegation to UNGA as Tinubu focuses on local challenges
President Bola Tinubu has asked his deputy, Senator Kashim Shettima, to lead the Nigerian delegation to the 79th United Nations…
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Canada to further cut International Student, Foreign Worker Permits
The Canadian government announced a further cut in the number of study permits for international students, with Prime Minister Justin…
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