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US withholds visas from part of Pezeshkian’s UN delegation, Iran says
The United States has refused visas to some members of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian’s party for this week’s United Nations…
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Iran’s security chief says there will be no talks until Tehran’s conditions are met
Iran’s security chief on Tuesday ruled out talks with the United States after President Donald Trump said he was open…
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White House launches MAGA arcade games as rights groups call them dehumanising
United States President Donald Trump’s White House on Thursday unveiled a website of classic arcade games with a Make America…
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US judge rules Charlie Kirk murder case will go to trial in Utah
A United States judge ruled on Tuesday that the man accused of killing conservative commentator Charlie Kirk will face trial…
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Iran calls United States Satan after strike on southern wedding kills four
Iran’s top negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf on Wednesday called the United States “Satan” after an attack on a wedding ceremony…
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Politics
Trump vows to hit Iran hard after first exchange of fire in weeks
United States President Donald Trump threatened on Monday to hit Iran “hard” after the two sides traded fire for the…
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Obi and Baba-Ahmed question Tinubu over FBI records and absence of both leaders
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in the 2027 polls, Peter Obi, and the National Chairman of…
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Pezeshkian says Iran will reciprocate immediately if United States returns to June deal
Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Tuesday that Tehran would “immediately” reciprocate if the United States returned to a June…
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United States strikes Iranian launchers on Larak Island in Strait of Hormuz
The United States said on Sunday it had carried out strikes on Iranian rocket launchers on a small island in…
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US prepares to send another aircraft carrier to Middle East as Trump extends Iran war
The United States is preparing to send another aircraft carrier to the Middle East after President Donald Trump vowed to…
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United States pauses immigrant visa appointments for tighter screening
The United States has paused immigrant visa applications as the Donald Trump administration tightens screening and limits entry for applicants…
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Metro
US congressman Moore says Nigeria must remain on CPC list after Plateau attack
A member of the United States Congress, Rep. Riley Moore, has insisted that the United States must not remove Nigeria…
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Iran foreign minister dismisses Trump’s economic punishment plan as failed policy
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Thursday dismissed United States President Donald Trump’s economic punishment plan for Tehran as a…
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Trump administration claims 15 months with over 3m deportations
The Donald Trump administration has said it has completed 15 consecutive months without releasing a single illegal alien into the…
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Iran denies US talks after Trump announces fresh negotiations
Iran has denied that any negotiations are taking place with the United States after President Donald Trump said new talks…
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US begins arresting travellers with expired visas at airports, report says
United States immigration authorities have reportedly begun arresting foreign nationals with expired visas at airports across the country, marking a…
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Iran denies holding negotiations with US despite ceasefire
Iran has denied claims that it is currently negotiating with the United States, insisting that no direct talks are taking…
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Football
2026 World Cup: Argentina denies reports football officials were detained in US
The Argentine Football Association (AFA) has dismissed reports that its president, Claudio Tapia, and treasurer, Pablo Toviggino, were detained by…
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US issues fresh security alert over rising Middle East tensions
The United States Department of State has issued a fresh security alert for Americans in the Middle East, warning of…
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Iran condemns US after hospital evacuation caused by nearby strikes
Iran has accused the United States of carrying out what it described as a "barbaric attack" after a cancer hospital…
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Israel shared fresh intelligence on alleged Iran plot to assassinate Trump — Reports
Israel reportedly shared new intelligence with the United States this week about an alleged Iranian plan to assassinate US President…
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Politics
US warns Nigeria over 2027 elections, says future support may depend on poll credibility
The United States has warned that it will closely monitor Nigeria's 2027 general elections, indicating that future security cooperation and…
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Trump seeks peace after deadly Russia strike on Kyiv
United States President Donald Trump has renewed his call for an end to the Russia-Ukraine war after a large-scale Russian…
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Metro
US targets global Islamic State financial networks
A fresh spotlight was cast on terrorism financing and global security threats yesterday as the United States government sanctioned a…
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Football
2026 World Cup: Gianni Infantino defends organization and ticket pricing
The President of the Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), Gianni Infantino, has launched a spirited defense of the organization…
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Football
Ian Wright slams USA over World Cup referee ban
Former Arsenal forward Ian Wright has described this summer's FIFA World Cup as total chaos and deeply embarrassing for American…
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Feature
Memorial Day reflections: Should we honour the dead and fail the living? By Ebuka Ukoh
As Americans pause this Memorial Day to honour those who died in service to their country, Nigerians, too, must reflect…
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Politics
US projects imminent conflict resolution deal
The United States Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, has revealed that a comprehensive agreement to end the war with Iran…
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Football
Iran squad steps into United States embassy
At least four Iranian football players and a staff member visited the United States embassy in Ankara on Thursday
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Politics
Donald Trump claims naval dominance in Gulf conflict
United States President Donald Trump has revealed that the ongoing military conflict with Iran could persist for at least another…
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Trump warns Iran over Strait of Hormuz blockade
The Iranian military issued a stern warning on Monday, vowing to attack United States forces if they enter the Strait…
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US pushes for new coalition to unblock Strait of Hormuz
The United States (US) has intensified efforts to form a new international military and diplomatic coalition aimed at restarting commercial…
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Trump image to appear on new American passports
United States officials announced on Tuesday that Donald Trump's image will soon appear in certain US passports
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Politics
Iran tells United States to stop dictating global policy
Iran has declared that the United States no longer possesses the power to dictate terms to independent nations. This statement…
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Trump demands release of eight women in Iran talks
President Donald Trump has declared that the United States (US) holds a commanding position as negotiations with Iran resume in…
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Israel warns Iran of painful strikes over nuclear rejection
Israel’s Defence Minister has issued a stern warning to Iran regarding a new United States (US) proposal focused on nuclear…
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Oil prices surge as US-Iran peace talks collapse
Global energy markets are in turmoil following the sudden collapse of peace negotiations between the United States and Iran in…
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US and Iran agree to historic two-week ceasefire
The United States and Iran have reached a critical two-week ceasefire agreement, effectively stepping back from the brink of a…
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Oil price hits 108 dollars as Iran rejects US plan
Global oil prices have surged to a staggering 108 dollars per barrel following Iran's vocal rejection of a peace proposal…
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US weighs sending 10,000 troops to Middle East
The United States government is reportedly considering the deployment of up to 10,000 additional troops to the Middle East to…
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