Tensions in the Middle East have surged to unprecedented levels following Iran’s retaliatory missile strikes on U.S. military positions. According to reports from The Irish Times and The New York Times, Iranian ballistic missiles targeted the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar and triggered air defense systems at the Ain al-Asad base in Iraq—both key U.S. strongholds in the region. These strikes come just days after U.S. forces carried out heavy air raids on three of Iran’s nuclear facilities. Shortly after the Iranian assault, explosions echoed across Doha, prompting Qatari authorities to temporarily close the nation’s airspace. The Ministry of…
Author: Olaoluwa Vincent Ajayi
The United States is intensifying diplomatic efforts with China in a bid to prevent Iran from closing the Strait of Hormuz, a move that officials warn could unleash a global economic shock. In a strategic push to avoid further escalation in the Middle East, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has publicly called on China—Iran’s largest oil buyer and key trade partner—to intervene diplomatically and dissuade Tehran from shutting the vital waterway. “I encourage the Chinese government in Beijing to call them [Iran] about that, because they heavily depend on the Strait of Hormuz for their oil,” Rubio said in…
In a dramatic escalation of political tension, pro-Palestinian demonstrators have been banned from protesting outside Parliament, as police imposed one of the most restrictive exclusion zones in modern British history. The move comes amid heightened security concerns and growing calls to classify Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation. The Metropolitan Police announced the enforcement of a strict exclusion zone covering Parliament Square, Whitehall, Westminster Bridge, Victoria Embankment, and Charing Cross, with protesters facing arrest if they enter the area. According to authorities, the measure—enabled under the Public Order Act—permits officers to stop and search individuals suspected of protesting and confiscate…
The United States is on heightened alert amid fears of retaliatory terror attacks by Iranian-backed operatives, following President Donald Trump’s dramatic airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure late Saturday. Speaking Sunday on NBC’s Meet the Press, Vice President JD Vance warned that security agencies are closely monitoring potential threats, particularly from individuals connected to terrorist watch lists who may have entered the U.S. in recent years. Read Also: Under siege: Israel locks down as Iran vows revenge Foreign office launches evacuation of stranded Britons from Israel Israel-Iran conflict: Trump weighs, holds off decision for two weeks “We feel very confident…
A Bangladeshi man convicted of serious crimes including sexual assault and drug trafficking has been allowed to remain in the United Kingdom after an immigration tribunal ruled that deporting him would breach his human rights, due to a lack of adequate mental health care in his home country. The man, whose name is being withheld for legal reasons, was convicted of violently assaulting a stranger in a sexual attack at the age of 17. He was later also found guilty of conspiring to supply “significant” quantities of heroin as part of a county lines drug gang operating across regional borders…
Israel has entered a heightened state of national alert following overnight U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, with the government rolling out emergency measures and sealing its airspace in anticipation of possible retaliation. In a formal statement, Israel’s Ministry of Defence announced that civil defence policies had been immediately updated after a high-level security assessment. “Effective today, the country is operating under essential-activity-only protocols,” the statement read. The new measures include: Suspension of all educational activities nationwide Ban on public gatherings Restrictions on non-essential workplaces, excluding vital services such as healthcare, security, water, and electricity Airspace Sealed Amid Retaliation Fears…
The United States has launched targeted airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure in what President Donald Trump hailed as a “very successful attack,” marking a dramatic escalation in a conflict that has already claimed hundreds of lives across the region. The strikes, carried out late Saturday, targeted three of Iran’s key nuclear sites — Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan — with Trump confirming that Fordow was hit with a “full payload of bombs.” The Iranian government has condemned the assault as a grave violation of international law and warned of “everlasting consequences.” Precision Strikes on Hardened Targets According to U.S. officials, the…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s democracy by ensuring the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is fully equipped to deliver on its constitutional mandate with independence, efficiency, and integrity. Speaking at the official flag-off of the new INEC national headquarters annex in Abuja on Tuesday, the President described the event as a bold investment in democratic infrastructure—not just in concrete, but in public trust. “Today’s ceremony is not merely about bricks and mortar,” President Tinubu said. “It is about the strength of our democracy, the independence of our institutions, and the future of our…
As the Iran-Israel air war intensifies, global tensions are reaching a boiling point—and the world may be inching toward a broader confrontation. Now, with U.S. pressure mounting and China deploying mysterious cargo flights to Iran, concerns are growing that Beijing may be edging closer to direct conflict with Washington. Amid the escalating crisis, U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a hardlines demand for Iran’s “unconditional surrender,” amplifying fears that American military intervention is imminent. Israeli officials have stated they expect U.S. involvement soon, while the UK government, led by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, has confirmed it is considering military…
In a major shift in UK reproductive law, Members of Parliament have voted in favour of removing criminal penalties for women who terminate their own pregnancies. The House of Commons backed Labour MP Tonia Antoniazzi’s amendment to the Crime and Policing Bill by a vote of 379 to 137, a commanding majority of 242. The move effectively begins the process of decriminalising abortion, reframing it as a healthcare matter rather than a criminal offence. Speaking in Parliament, Ms Antoniazzi said the amendment would end the threat of “investigation, arrest, prosecution or imprisonment” for women making decisions about their own pregnancies.…
