Category: International
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SRI LANKAN NAVY ARRESTS 7 INDIAN FISHERMEN FOR POACHING
SRI LANKAN NAVY ARRESTS 7 INDIAN FISHERMEN FOR POACHINGThe Sri Lankan navy detained seven Indian fishermen poaching near Talaimannar in the Northern province on Monday night, marking the second arrest in two days. Earlier, eight Indian fishermen and a boat were seized off Mannar. The navy handed over the suspects and vessel to fisheries officials…
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AUSTRIA AIRLIFTS 50 HIKERS AFTER MUDSLIDES IN TYROL
AUSTRIA AIRLIFTS 50 HIKERS AFTER MUDSLIDES IN TYROLHeavy storms triggered mudslides in Austria’s Tyrol region, forcing authorities to deploy military helicopters to evacuate around 50 hikers from mountain huts near Gschnitz. While initial plans aimed to rescue 100 people, some were able to descend safely on foot. No injuries were reported, and cleanup is underway…
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EUROPE HEATS UP: GERMANY SET TO HIT 40°C THIS WEEK
EUROPE HEATS UP: GERMANY SET TO HIT 40°C THIS WEEKGermany is bracing for a rare heatwave with temperatures soaring up to 40°C by Wednesday, the hottest days of the summer so far. A wave of hot air from southwestern Europe is pushing temps to 38°C in many regions, with only coastal and mountainous areas staying…
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PRESIDENT TINUBU KNIGHTED IN LUCIA
President Tinubu Knighted in Saint Lucia for Strengthening Africa-Caribbean TiesPresident Bola Tinubu has been awarded Saint Lucia’s highest national honour, the Knight Commander of the Order of Saint Lucia (KCOSL), in recognition of his efforts to deepen historical and cultural bonds between Africa and the Caribbean. The investiture, performed by Governor-General Errol Charles, now gives…
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FRANCE BACKS IAEA CHIEF GROSSI, CONDEMNS THREATS FROM IRAN
France Backs IAEA Chief Grossi, Condemns Threats from IranFrance has strongly condemned threats against IAEA Director-General Rafael Grossi and reaffirmed full support for the agency’s independent work. The French Foreign Ministry urged Iran to honor its international obligations and ensure the safety of IAEA staff. Iran, meanwhile, criticized Grossi’s inspections and suspended cooperation with the…
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UNICEF AND TARABA GOVT. LAUNCH IMMUNISATION DRIVE FOR OVER 1 MILLION CHILDREN
UNICEF and Taraba Govt Launch Immunisation Drive for Over One Million ChildrenUNICEF, in partnership with the Taraba Government, has kicked off an integrated immunisation campaign targeting more than one million children aged 0-5 to fight polio and other deadly diseases. Dr. Nuzhat Rafique, UNICEF Bauchi Field Office Chief, stressed the urgent need to vaccinate every…
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WHO WARNS – LONELINESS CLAIMS 871,000 LIVES ANNUALLY WORLDWIDE
WHO Warns Loneliness Claims 871,000 Lives Annually WorldwideThe World Health Organization reveals loneliness affects one in six people globally and causes nearly 871,000 deaths each year. Loneliness and social isolation raise risks of stroke, heart attack, diabetes, depression, anxiety, and suicide. Lonely teens perform worse in school, and adults struggle more with employment. WHO highlights…
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NIGERIA AND ST LUCIA MOVE TO FORMALIZE DIPLOMATIC TIES
Nigeria and Saint Lucia Move to Formalize Diplomatic TiesPresident Bola Tinubu and Saint Lucia’s Prime Minister Philip Pierre have agreed to formalize diplomatic relations during Tinubu’s state visit to the Caribbean nation. Speaking at a courtesy meeting, Tinubu highlighted the deep historical and cultural bonds between Africa and the Caribbean and emphasized expanding cooperation in…
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SPAIN SIZZLES AT 46°C
Spain Sizzles at 46°C, Shattering June Heat Record as Europe Faces Early HeatwaveSpain’s El Granado hit a blistering 46°C over the weekend, setting a new June record and breaking a 60-year-old high. Across Spain and Portugal, temperatures soared above 40°C, with nights in southern Spain staying dangerously warm above 30°C. The heatwave also slammed France,…
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IRAN CONDITIONS NUCLEAR TALKS ON US HALTING FURTHER ATTACKS
Iran Conditions Nuclear Talks on U.S. Halting Further AttacksIran’s deputy foreign minister, Majid Takht-Ravanchi, says Tehran is open to resuming nuclear talks with the U.S., but only if Washington stops further attacks. He told the BBC that while the U.S. has expressed interest in talks, it hasn’t clarified whether it plans more strikes. President Trump…
