Category: International
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CHINA WARNS: STOP MIDEAST STRIKES NOW OR FACE CHAOS
Beijing is sounding the alarm, urging the U.S. and Israel to halt military action before the region spirals into deeper crisis. China has called on all parties in the Middle East conflict—especially the U.S. and Israel—to immediately stop military operations, warning that continued violence could trigger a dangerous “vicious cycle.” Speaking after a regional diplomatic…
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BENIN POLL FRONT-RUNNER PLANS NEW POLICE FORCE TO FIGHT JIHADISTS
With attacks rising near its borders, Benin’s leading presidential candidate is proposing a bold new security strategy ahead of elections. Romuald Wadagni has pledged to establish municipal police forces in northern border towns to combat growing jihadist threats if elected president. Unveiling his platform ahead of the April 12 election, Wadagni said localised policing would…
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TRUMP HITS PAUSE: HORMUZ STRIKE THREAT DELAYED AFTER IRAN TALKS
Just hours after issuing a military warning, Trump steps back—signaling a possible diplomatic opening in a high-stakes standoff. U.S. President Donald Trump has postponed planned military action against Iran’s energy infrastructure, extending his ultimatum by five days after what he described as “productive” talks with Tehran. The move comes days after Trump threatened strikes on…
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“BAN AIRSTRIKES NOW!” POPE LEO BLASTS AERIAL BOMBARDMENTS
As global tensions rise, the Pope is calling for an outright ban on airstrikes, warning they bring indiscriminate death from the skies. Pope Leo has strongly condemned aerial military strikes, describing them as indiscriminate and urging that they be banned entirely. Speaking in Vatican City, the pontiff said no one should live in fear of…
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MIDEAST WAR SHOCKWAVES: GLOBAL ECONOMIC RECOVERY UNDER THREAT – SACCI WARNS
Rising conflict in the Middle East is rattling global markets and casting doubt on economic recovery plans worldwide. The South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry has warned that ongoing conflict in the Middle East is worsening instability in global financial markets and threatening economic recovery prospects in South Africa and beyond. In a statement,…
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NAMIBIA’S WESTAIR GROUP SLAPS FUEL SURCHARGE AS GLOBAL PRICES SPIKE
Rising global fuel costs and supply pressure are forcing airlines to adjust fares to stay afloat. Namibia’s Westair Group has introduced a fuel surcharge across its services, citing ongoing global fuel price volatility and supply disruptions affecting the aviation industry. In a statement, the company said geopolitical tensions, particularly the conflict in the Middle East,…
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TRAGEDY AT LAGUARDIA: AIR CANADA JET COLLIDES WITH FIRE TRUCK, PILOTS KILLED
A routine landing turned deadly in New York as a passenger jet struck a fire truck on the runway, shutting down one of America’s busiest airports. A fatal collision involving an Air Canada Express CRJ-900 has shut down New York’s LaGuardia Airport after the aircraft struck a fire truck during landing late Sunday night, killing…
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FIFA MAKES HISTORY WITH NEW RULES TO BOOST FEMALE COACHING IN WOMEN’S FOOTBALL
FIFA is tightening its push for gender balance in football leadership, introducing new rules that will require every women’s team to include female coaches on their technical staff. The FIFA has announced that all teams competing in its women’s tournaments must now include at least one female head or assistant coach, in a major move…
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COURTOIS OUT 6 WEEKS AS REAL MADRID GOALKEEPING CRISIS DEEPENS
Real Madrid have been hit with another major injury setback as star goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois is ruled out for several weeks, including a key Champions League clash. Thibaut Courtois has been sidelined for up to six weeks after suffering a muscle injury in his right quadriceps, the club confirmed on Thursday following medical tests. The…
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MIDDLE EAST CRISIS: EXPERT URGES FG TO ACT FAST TO PROTECT ECONOMY
Rising global tensions could hit Nigeria’s economy hard—an expert says the government must move quickly before the impact deepens. An economic expert, Joe Nwakwue, has warned that Nigeria must act swiftly and strategically to shield its economy from the ripple effects of the ongoing Middle-East crisis. Speaking in Lagos, Nwakwue said the conflict is already…
