Israel Observes Nationwide Silence for Holocaust Victims
Israel came to a standstill on Tuesday as sirens sounded nationwide for a two-minute silence in memory of the six million Jews killed during the Holocaust. At 10:00 a.m. local time, traffic halted and daily activities paused across the country in a symbolic act of remembrance during the annual Holocaust Remembrance Day observance, which is […]
WAR: Oyakhilome Backs Israel–US Position on Iran Conflict
The General Overseer of Christ Embassy, Chris Oyakhilome, has expressed support for Israel’s position in the ongoing conflict involving Israel, the United States and Iran, saying the country has a right to defend its existence. Speaking during a message to his congregation in a video that circulated widely on social media, Oyakhilome said Israel could […]
WAR: Israel Reports Missile Launch From Yemen
The Israel Defense Forces said it detected a missile launch from Yemen early Saturday, warning that the projectile was directed toward Israel as regional tensions continue to escalate. In a statement, the military said its aerial defence systems were activated to intercept the missile, marking the first official confirmation of a launch from Yemen since […]
Oil Prices Drop After Trump Extends Iran Deadline
Global crude oil prices fell sharply on Monday after Donald Trump announced a postponement of a deadline given to Iran regarding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Market checks showed that Brent crude dropped by about 8 percent to $103.7 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate crude declined by roughly 7 percent to $91.38 […]
Iran: US Counterterrorism Chief Resigns Over Iran War
Joe Kent, Director of the National Counterterrorism Center, has resigned from his position, citing opposition to the ongoing escalation involving Iran, the United States, and Israel. Kent announced his decision in a resignation letter shared on his official X account on Tuesday, stating that he could no longer support the war. “I cannot in good […]
Iran Threatens Oil Blockade Amid U.S.-Israel Strikes
Iran has warned that it could block crude oil shipments from the Middle East if military attacks by the United States and Israel continue, escalating tensions in a conflict that has already unsettled global energy markets. The country’s elite Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) said Tuesday that it would prevent oil exports from the region […]
Explosion Outside Liège Synagogue Condemned as Anti-Semitic Attack
Authorities in Liège have condemned an early-morning explosion outside a synagogue as a serious act of anti-Semitism. The blast occurred shortly before 4:00 a.m. on Monday outside the synagogue in the eastern Belgium city. No injuries were reported, but the explosion damaged windows in buildings opposite the place of worship. Police quickly sealed off the […]
Oil Prices Surge Past $100 as Petrol Tops N1,000 in Nigeria
Global crude oil prices climbed above $100 per barrel on Monday, pushing petrol prices in Nigeria past N1,000 per litre. Data from OilPrice.com shows that Brent crude rose by about 13 percent to $103.3 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate increased by roughly 15 percent to $107.3 per barrel. The sharp rise in crude prices […]
Israeli Strikes Hit Beirut as Drones Damage Amazon Data Centres
Smoke rose over southern Beirut on Tuesday after fresh Israeli airstrikes targeted the Lebanese capital’s suburbs, as the escalating Middle East conflict increasingly affects civilian and commercial infrastructure across the Gulf. Late Monday, Amazon confirmed that two of its data centres in the United Arab Emirates were directly struck by drones, disrupting cloud services in […]
UN Chief Urges De-escalation in Iran-US-Israel Conflict
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has condemned the escalating military confrontation involving the United States, Israel and Iran, warning that continued hostilities could trigger a broader regional conflict. In a statement posted Saturday on his official X account, Guterres expressed deep concern over the exchange of attacks and called on all parties to halt military […]
