Two boys were killed in Russia and Ukraine overnight, officials said Tuesday, as the two sides exchanged latest strikes more than four years after Moscow sent troops into its neighbour. Moscow has…
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India arrests Nigerian with N290m illicit drugs
A Nigerian national has been arrested in Bengaluru, India, for allegedly running a major drug distribution network, with authorities recovering MDMA crystals (ecstasy)worth about Rs 2 crore (over N290 million). The arrest…
Spain, Catholic church sign sex abuse victims compensation deal
The Spanish government and the Catholic Church signed an agreement Monday to compensate victims of sexual abuse by clergy in cases that can no longer be pursued through the courts. The deal…
BREAKING: UK to raise visa fees for visitors, workers, students
The United Kingdom will increase visa fees for people seeking to visit, study, work, or live in the country. The UK home office said the visa charges will rise by up…
12-year-old in court over alleged assault on elderly woman
A 12-year-old boy has appeared in a UK court after he was accused of sexually assaulting a woman in her 60s, leaving her seriously injured. The woman was found in a…
US 15-point Iran deal plan revealed
Details of the United States’ 15-point proposal, which was sent to Iran with the aim of resolving the ongoing conflict, has been revealed. Reuters reports that the plan has been communicated to…
Philippines declares national energy emergency
Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. declared a state of national energy emergency on Tuesday, warning that there was an “imminent danger” to the “availability and stability of the country’s energy supply.” The…
Philippines declares national energy emergency
Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. declared a state of national energy emergency on Tuesday, warning that there was an “imminent danger” to the “availability and stability of the country’s energy supply.” The…
Nigeria–Switzerland ties grow over Benin Bronzes return
Nigeria and Switzerland have agreed to strengthen bilateral relations across trade, economic cooperation, skills acquisition, migration, security and cultural exchange, with Bern also pledging to return Benin bronzes and artefacts to Nigeria. The development…
Iran arrests 466 in security crackdown
Iranian police have arrested no fewer than 466 people accused of online activities that allegedly undermine national security. The state media reported that the arrests were made on Tuesday, in one of…