Category: International
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REAL MADRID FIGHT BACK TO ELIMINATE BENFICA, BOOK LAST-16 SPOT
Champions League drama as Real Madrid overturn early setback to seal a 3-1 aggregate victory and march into the knockout stage. Real Madrid showed their trademark resilience on Wednesday night, coming from behind to beat Benfica 2-1 and secure a 3-1 aggregate win. Despite carrying a 1-0 advantage from the first leg, Madrid were stunned…
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HEAVY GUNFIRE ERUPTS ALONG PAKISTAN–AFGHANISTAN BORDER AS TENSIONS ESCALATE
Border tensions flare dramatically as Pakistani and Afghan forces exchange heavy fire, with both sides trading blame amid rising military confrontations. Intense clashes broke out Tuesday evening between Pakistani and Afghan forces at several points along their shared border, including Bazar Zakhakhel, Waragha, Maro Sar, and Shako. Security sources said both sides used heavy weapons,…
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TURKISH F-16 CRASHES NEAR HIGHWAY, PILOT KILLED IN MIDNIGHT DISASTER
A Turkish fighter jet crash near a busy highway has claimed the life of its pilot, raising fresh concerns over military flight safety. Turkey’s Ministry of National Defence confirmed that an F-16 fighter jet crashed overnight in the Karesi district of Balikesir Province, killing the pilot on board. The aircraft had taken off from a…
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RUSSIAN STRIKES KILL FOUR IN SOUTHERN UKRAINE AS WAR HITS FOUR-YEAR MARK
Deadly airstrikes on a Ukrainian village have left four people dead and a child injured, underscoring the human toll as the Russia-Ukraine war enters its fourth year. Authorities in Ukraine say Russian air attacks on a village in the southern Zaporizhzhya region killed four people and injured a child after residential buildings were hit and…
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CAMBODIA JAILS TWO BRITISH NATIONALS FOR MARIJUANA SMUGGLING
Phnom Penh court hands tough sentences to Brits caught trying to ship nearly 20kg of marijuana abroad. Phnom Penh Municipal Court has sentenced Robert Brown, 41, to 14 years and Hogg Jordan James, 28, to 10 years in prison for attempting to smuggle 19.9 kg of marijuana from Cambodia to the UK. Both were also…
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AUSTRALIAN PM EVACUATED AFTER SECURITY THREAT, RETURNS SAFELY
Anthony Albanese was briefly evacuated from The Lodge as AFP investigated a reported threat, but authorities confirm no danger to the public. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese returned to his official residence, The Lodge, Tuesday evening after being evacuated for around three hours following a reported security incident. The Australian Federal Police (AFP) responded promptly,…
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MALAYSIA TO REVIEW TRADE AGREEMENT WITH U.S. AMID LEGAL UNCERTAINTIES
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says Putrajaya is closely watching U.S. tariff disputes and Supreme Court rulings to safeguard national interests and $94B bilateral trade. Malaysia is carefully evaluating its stance on the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) with the U.S., Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim told parliament on Tuesday. He noted ongoing legal developments in Washington,…
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GHANA TO RESTORE ACCRA AIRPORT’S ORIGINAL NAME AFTER DECADES AS KOTOKA
In a symbolic move blending history and identity, Ghana has announced plans to rename its main international gateway back to Accra International Airport. The Ghanaian government has decided to revert the name of Kotoka International Airport in Accra to its original and globally recognised name — Accra International Airport. According to a statement from the…
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BRITISH COUNCIL EMPOWERS 80 YOBE YOUTHS WITH SKILLS, CASH TO BOOST PEACE, LIVELIHOODS
From conflict zones to new beginnings, dozens of youths in Yobe are rebuilding their lives with skills, support, and fresh hope. No fewer than 80 youths in Yobe State have benefited from a British Council–funded training and empowerment programme aimed at promoting reintegration and sustainable peace in insurgency-affected communities. The initiative, implemented by the Communal…
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NGX ALERTS INVESTORS ON UNUSUAL SHARE PRICE SWINGS
Sharp, unexplained stock movements spark caution as NGX warns against rumor-driven trades. The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) has flagged unusual volatility in some listed stocks, noting that recent sharp price swings may not reflect company fundamentals. In a Monday alert, the Exchange urged investors to rely only on verified information and thorough analysis of company performance…
