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WESTERN PERSPECTIVE Ukraine says it sank Russian submarine, hit airfield, oil depots Ukraine's military said on Saturday it had sunk a submarine in Russian-controlled Sevastopol, attacked a southern Russian airfield and hit oil depots and fuel and lubricant storage facilities in Belgorod, Kursk and Rostov regions. "A Russian submarine went to the bottom of the Black Sea," the defence ministry said in a post on X, naming the vessel as the B-237 Rostov-on-Don attack submarine. The military's general staff said the attack on Sevastopol port also significantly damaged four launchers of the S-400 anti-aircraft "Triumf" defence system. There was no…
Slain Hamas leader Haniyeh buried in Qatar amid vows of revenge against Israel Hamas' top leader Ismail Haniyeh was buried in Qatar on Friday following his assassination in the Iranian capital Tehran, and his possible succcessor told mourners his death would only make the Palestinian militant group more determined in its struggle against Israel. Haniyeh's death was one in a series of killings of senior Hamas figures as the war in Gaza between Hamas and Israel nears its 11th month and concern grows that the conflict is spreading across the Middle East. Hamas and Iran have both accused Israel of…
WESTERN PERSPECTIVE Russian troops inch forward in Ukraine's east with waves of bombs and infantry Russian assaults are raising pressure on the strategic eastern logistics hub of Pokrovsk, Ukraine said on Friday, as waves of guided bombs and infantry lead to some of Moscow's largest territorial gains since the spring. The push is fuelling a surge in civilians fleeing, with requests for evacuation in the area increasing about tenfold over the past two weeks, according to a volunteer helping people leave. Russian forces have been steadily inching forward on several fronts in the eastern Donetsk region, staging particularly fierce attacks…
Mohammed Deif: Hamas military leader and Oct 7 mastermind was killed in Gaza airstrike, Israel says The head of Hamas' military wing, Mohammed Deif, was killed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza last month, the Israeli military said on Thursday, a day after the group's political leader was assassinated in Tehran. Deif is believed to have been one of the masterminds of Hamas' Oct. 7 attack on southern Israel that triggered war in the Palestinian enclave. "The IDF (Israel Defence Forces) announces that on July 13th, 2024, IDF fighter jets struck in the area of Khan Yunis, and following an…
WESTERN PERSPECTIVE F-16 jets no silver bullet for Ukraine in war with Russia Ukraine has received a first batch of U.S.-built F-16 fighter jets to help it fight Russian invasion forces, Lithuania's foreign minister and a U.S. official have said. The long-awaited arrival is a milestone for Ukraine, which has not publicly commented on it for now. The lengthy process to procure the U.S.-designed aircraft and train Ukrainian pilots to fly them has frustrated Kyiv. Russia has had time to prepare defences to try to nullify the F-16s' impact, and Ukraine has had to survive with a depleted air force…
Hamas political leader Haniyeh’s assassination deepens fears of an all-out war in the Middle East Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh has been killed in the Iranian capital Tehran, according to Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Corps and Hamas on Wednesday, a major escalation that deepens fears of an all-out war in the Middle East. Haniyeh is the second leader of an Iran-backed militant group reported to have been assassinated in recent days. His death represents a significant blow to Hamas, eliminating its most public figure who headed up the group’s political operations while living overseas. In a statement, Hamas accused Israel of…
WESTERN PERSPECTIVE Russia vs Ukraine: the biggest war of the fake news era - In early April, some residents of Kharkiv received a series of chilling text messages from government officials telling them to flee the city before Russian forces surrounded it. "Due to the threat of enemy encirclement, we urge the civilian population of Kharkiv leave the city by April 22," said one alert, which bore the logo of the State Emergencies Service of Ukraine and mapped out safe escape routes on a slick infographic. It was fake. Volodymyr Tymoshko knew immediately. He's the police chief of Kharkiv region…
Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh killed in Iran, Hamas says Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was killed in Iran on Wednesday, the Palestinian militant group Hamas and Iran's elite Revolutionary Guards said in separate statements. The Islamist faction mourned the death of Haniyeh, who it said was killed in "a treacherous Zionist raid on his residence in Tehran". Hanieh attended Iran's new president's swearing in ceremony on Tuesday. "Early this morning, the residence of Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran was struck, resulting in his and one of his body guards' martyrdom. The cause is under investigation and will be announced soon," the Revolutionary…
WESTERN PERSPECTIVE Russia launches drone attack on Ukraine capital Kyiv, military says Russia launched an overnight drone attack on the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv and its surrounding region, the military administration said on Wednesday. "Air defence systems are being engaged in the region and on the approaches to Kyiv in particular," Serhiy Popko, head of Kyiv's military administration, said on the Telegram messaging app. Reuters witnesses reported hearing blasts in what sounded like air defence systems engaged in repelling an air attack. The city and most of Ukraine were under air raid alerts that were issued at around 2000 GMT…
Hamas, Israel trade blame for not reaching Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal Israel and the Islamist group Hamas traded blame on Monday over the lack of progress in reaching a ceasefire and hostage release deal in the Gaza Strip despite international mediation. Hamas accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of adding new conditions and demands to a U.S.-backed truce proposal, after the latest talks conducted through mediators. Netanyahu, however, denied making any alterations and said Hamas was the one insisting on numerous changes to the original proposal. The Iran-backed Palestinian Islamist group said it had received the latest response from…
May 17, 2025

Nigeria's major producer halts oil feeds into key pipeline for crude exports after burst

Nigerian oil firm Renaissance Energy has halted production on one line feeding into the Trans…
May 12, 2025

Northern leaders demand urgent action on insecurity, push for state police

Amid worsening insecurity across Nigeria, the 19 Northern governors and traditional rulers have called for…
May 16, 2025

Maple syrup and honey are both natural sweeteners. Which is better for you?

Sarah Jacoby Natural sweeteners — especially maple syrup and honey — have taken over social…
May 17, 2025

Woman files for divorce after ChatGPT read husband’s affair in coffee cup

A Greek woman decided to divorce her husband of 12 years after ChatGPT told her…
May 17, 2025

Finland charges Simon Ekpa with terrorism over Biafra agitation

The Finnish government has formally charged Simon Ekpa, a Nigerian-Finnish citizen and controversial pro-Biafra activist,…
May 17, 2025

What to know after Day 1178 of Russia-Ukraine war

RUSSIAN PERSPECTIVE Russia’s top negotiator outlines key outcomes of Istanbul talks Russia’s chief negotiator at…
May 11, 2025

African diet – plantains and cassava can be as healthy as tomatoes and olive oil,…

Plantains, cassava and fermented banana drink should be added to global healthy eating guidelines alongside…
May 13, 2025

Nigeria's Flying Eagles qualify for World Cup after dramatic win over Senegal

Nigeria's U-20 national football team, the Flying Eagles, have secured their place at the 2025…

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