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Jul

20

2026

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Spain Crowned 2026 FIFA World Cup Champions, After Defeating Defending Champions Argentina 1 – 0

Football, International, World News

Spain Edge Argentina, Crowned World Champion Spain have been crowned 2026 FIFA World Cup champions, defeating defending champions Argentina 1-0 after extra time in a tense and dramatic final at the New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, United States. Ferran Torres emerged as Spain’s hero, scoring the decisive goal in the 106th minute after connecting with a fine move involving Nico Williams to finally break Argentina’s stubborn resistance. The goal proved enough to hand Spain their second FIFA World Cup title, 16 years after lifting their first trophy in South Africa in 2010. The final lived up to…

Jul

16

2026

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Strait Of Hormuz Crises Deepens As US, Iran Exchange Fresh Strikes

Foreign Affairs, News Flash, War, World News

Strait Of Hormuz Crisis Deepens As US, Iran Exchange Fresh Strikes The United States carried out fresh strikes on Iranian military targets on Thursday, while Iran responded with attacks on US allies in the Gulf, as fighting over the Strait of Hormuz entered its sixth day despite a preliminary agreement reached in June to end the conflict. The Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global oil and gas shipments, has remained at the centre of the renewed conflict. Iran insists it controls the waterway, which has become a major point of tension in the latest round of fighting. The…

Jul

12

2026

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Iran’s Supreme Leader Swears To Avenge Father’s Killers

News Flash, War, World News

Iran’s Supreme Leader Swears To Avenge Father’s Killers Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, has promised to avenge the death of his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. In a message shared on his official Telegram channel during his father’s funeral ceremonies, Mojtaba said those responsible for the killing would be punished. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed during U.S. and Israeli airstrikes on February 28, an event that sparked a major regional conflict. In his statement, Mojtaba Khamenei said avenging his father’s death was not only a personal duty but also the wish of the Iranian people. “We promise to avenge the…

Jun

25

2026

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South Africa, Viral Falsehoods And Nigeria’s Duty To Respond With Facts, Memory And Firm Diplomacy- By Pastor Prof. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

International, Columns/Opinions/Letters, World News

SOUTH AFRICA, VIRAL FALSEHOODS AND NIGERIA’S DUTY TO RESPOND WITH FACTS, MEMORY AND FIRM DIPLOMACY A deeply disturbing video recently circulated across Nigerian WhatsApp groups and social-media platforms with the caption: “South Africa, shame on you.” Some posts claimed that the footage showed two foreigners or Nigerians murdered during a fresh xenophobic attack. The video is real. The brutality shown in it is real. But the popular interpretation attached to it is false. Independent verification established that the incident occurred in KuGompo City in South Africa’s Eastern Cape and had been online since February 2026. The two victims were reportedly…

Jun

21

2026

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Global Energy Corridor At Risk As Iran Closes Strait Of Hormuz Again, Cites Ceasefire Violations

International, News Flash, World News

Global Energy Corridor At Risk As Iran Closes Strait Of Hormuz Again, Cites Ceasefire Violations The delicate thread holding global energy security together has snapped once again in the Middle East as Iran announces the total closure of the strategic Strait of Hormuz, directly threatening the stability of global oil shipments and sending shockwaves through international markets. The Pivot point: Ceasefire Collapse Triggers Maritime BlockadeIn a sudden escalation of regional tensions, the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters—Iran’s central military command—announced on Saturday morning, June 20, 2026, that the Strait of Hormuz is closed to all vessel traffic. The decision marks a…

Jun

15

2026

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Trump Announces Completion Of Iran Deal, Authorizes Reopening Of Strait Of Hormuz

International, News Flash, World News

Trump Announces Completion Of Iran Deal, Authorizes Reopening Of Strait Of Hormuz United States President Donald Trump has announced that a deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran has been completed, while authorizing the reopening of the strategically important Strait of Hormuz and the removal of the United States naval blockade. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump declared: “The Deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete. Congratulations to all!” The US President further stated that he had fully authorized the toll-free opening of the Strait of Hormuz, a key global shipping route through which…

Jun

10

2026

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Iran Re-evaluates Negotiations After US Strikes

Foreign Affairs, News Flash, War, World News

Iran Re-evaluates Negotiations After US Strikes Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman, Esmaeil Baghaei, has cited that Iran is “reviewing” negotiations with the United States (US) in light of strikes on Iran last night, as reported by the Iranian Student News Network (SNN). Baghaei accused the US and Israel of “repeated ceasefire violations” and said that diplomacy cannot “take place in a vacuum,” adding that “a minimal environment in which diplomacy can function” is necessary for negotiations to advance. “Unfortunately, the United States is undermining this process through contradictory messages; frequent shifts in its positions and demands, as well as repeated ceasefire…

Jun

10

2026

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US Launches Fresh Strikes On Iran After Apache Helicopter Downing

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US Launches Fresh Strikes On Iran After Apache Helicopter Downing The United States on Tuesday launched a new wave of military strikes against Iran, describing the operation as a response to the downing of a US Army Apache helicopter off the coast of Oman a day earlier. In a post on social media, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) said the strikes began at 5 p.m. EDT and were carried out as “self-defense strikes.” According to the command, the attacks were a “proportional response to unjustified Iranian aggression.” A US official told CNN that the latest operation was intended to serve…

Apr

30

2026

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Trump Reshares Post Renaming Strait Of Hormuz ‘Strait Of Trump’

International, World News

Trump Reshares Post Renaming Strait Of Hormuz ‘Strait Of Trump’ U.S. President Donald Trump has stirred fresh controversy after sharing a social media post that appeared to rename the Strait of Hormuz as the “Strait of Trump.” The post, reshared on Truth Social on Wednesday, featured a map of the strategic waterway with the altered name prominently displayed, though there is no indication of any formal attempt to rename it. The development has drawn attention due to the strait’s critical role in global energy supply and its sensitivity in relations between the United States and Iran. The Strait of Hormuz…

Mar

27

2026

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Iran Lowers Minimum Age For War Support Roles To 12 Years Old

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Iran Lowers Minimum Age For War Support Roles To 12 Years Old An official from Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said the minimum age for participation in war-related support roles has been lowered to 12, according to remarks aired on state media. Rahim Nadali, a cultural official with the Guards in Tehran, said an initiative called “For Iran” was recruiting participants to assist with activities such as patrols, checkpoints and logistics. “Given that the age of those coming forward has dropped and they are asking to take part, we lowered the minimum age to 12,” he said, adding that 12- and 13-year-olds…