Israel-Hamas Conflict Has Gone Beyond War to ‘Terrorism’ – Pope
Pope Francis on Wednesday met separately with Israeli relatives of hostages held by Hamas and Palestinians with family in Gaza and said the conflict had gone beyond war to become “terrorism”.
China, Nigeria Can Leverage Sports to Advance Bilateral Relations – Envoy
China and Nigeria can leverage sporting activities to advance diplomatic relations between the two countries, according to Mr Zhang Yi, Minister Counsellor of the Chinese Embassy in Nigeria.
Putin wants to eliminate Ukraine’s identity, says Biden
Putin wants to eliminate Ukraine’s identity, says Biden
U.S. President Joe Biden on Monday accused President Vladimir Putin of Russia of trying to destroy Ukraine’s...
UN welcomes new centre to put Ukraine grain exports deal into motion
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has welcomed the official start of the operation of a new centre to put Ukraine grain exports deal into motion.
ECOWAS: Tinubu Calls for Regional Integration
President Bola Tinubu has called for regional integration amongst the Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS) at the 2nd Ordinary Session of ECOWAS Parliament 2023 in Abuja.
Hopes For Extended Ceasefire Rise After Hamas Frees More Hostages
Hamas handed over a third group of hostages to Red Cross staff on Sunday as part of a four-day ceasefire agreement in the Gaza war, raising hopes of an extended truce with the release of further hostages in the coming days.
Russia claims responsibility for Ukrainian train station strike
Russia’s Defence Ministry has confirmed that its forces were behind Wednesday’s missile strike on a railway station in central Ukraine that Kiev said left at least 25 people dead, including civilians.
U.S.govt Announces $5m grant to AFDB
U.S. govt. announces $5m grant to AfDB
India’s Anti-Money Laundering Agency Finds $1 Billion Violation at Byju’s
The findings, which ED plans to make public as early as Tuesday, follows the agency searching the premises of Byju’s and its founder Byju Raveendran in late April. At the time, the agency said it had found and seized “incriminating” documents and digital data at the firm’s premises.
Vessel to collect first humanitarian wheat shipment under Ukraine grain deal- UN
The UN-chartered vessel Brave Commander is expected to berth shortly at Ukraine’s Yuzhny (Pivdennyi) port to collect Ukrainian wheat purchased by the World Food Programme (WFP).
