Category: International
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PSG THRASH CHELSEA 5–2 IN CHAMPIONS LEAGUE THRILLER
Defending champions Paris Saint-Germain took a huge step toward the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League after a dramatic 5–2 win over Chelsea F.C. in the first leg of their last-16 clash in Paris. The match at Parc des Princes swung back and forth early on, with Bradley Barcola and Ousmane Dembélé putting PSG ahead…
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BODO/GLIMT STUN SPORTING 3–0 TO EDGE CLOSER TO UCL QUARTER-FINALS
Norwegian underdogs Bodø/Glimt continued their fairytale UEFA Champions League run with a commanding 3–0 win over Sporting CP in the first leg of their round-of-16 clash in Norway. Playing in front of a buzzing crowd at Aspmyra Stadion, the Norwegian side delivered another stunning performance to record their fifth straight victory in their debut Champions…
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UN SECURES $8.7B FOR GLOBAL AID PLAN, STILL NEEDS $14B TO SAVE LIVES
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs says it has secured $8.7 billion in funding and pledges for its 2026 Global Humanitarian Overview—but warns that over $14 billion is still urgently needed to support millions facing crises worldwide. Tom Fletcher, the UN’s Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, revealed the update during a briefing…
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UN WARNS: MIDDLE EAST CONFLICT COSTING $1B DAILY AS HUMANITARIAN CRISIS DEEPENS
The UN’s top humanitarian official says the Middle East war is burning through about $1 billion every day, even as global aid efforts struggle with massive funding shortages. Tom Fletcher, the UN emergency relief chief, said the cost of the conflict is deeply troubling at a time when humanitarian needs are rising rapidly and aid…
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IRAN THREATENS WORLD CUP BOYCOTT AFTER KHAMENEI KILLED IN AIRSTRIKES
Iran says it cannot take part in the 2026 FIFA World Cup following U.S. and Israeli airstrikes that reportedly killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, triggering a wider regional conflict. Sports Minister Ahmad Donyamali said the security situation makes participation impossible. “Considering that this corrupt regime has assassinated our leader, under no circumstances can we…
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WHO APPLAUDS NIGERIA’S NEW COSMETICS SAFETY POLICY
Nigeria has taken a major step toward protecting consumers from harmful beauty products, as the country adopts its first national policy on cosmetics safety and health—a move the World Health Organisation (WHO) has strongly welcomed. In a statement on Wednesday, WHO praised the approval of the policy after nearly two decades of stalled attempts, describing…
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GUTERRES URGES CIVIL SOCIETY TO SHAKE PATRIARCHY AT UN WOMEN’S MEETING
UN Secretary-General António Guterres praised civil society groups on Tuesday for “shaking the foundations of privilege” at a town hall during the 70th Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70) in New York. Guterres highlighted growing backlash against women’s rights, fueled by disinformation, fear, and culture wars, warning that “the bitter wind thrives on pushing…
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BAYERN DEMOLISH ATALANTA 6–1 IN CHAMPIONS LEAGUE OPENING LEG
Bayern Munich put on a masterclass in Italy, thrashing Atalanta 6–1 in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League last-16 clash on Tuesday, leaving the return leg in Munich all but secured. The German giants stormed to a three-goal lead inside 25 minutes, with Josip Stanisic opening the scoring in the 12th minute, followed…
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FG WATCHING MIDDLE EAST TENSIONS, MOVES TO SHIELD NIGERIA’S ECONOMY
Nigeria’s Federal Government says it is closely monitoring the escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East involving the United States, Israel and Iran, while working to safeguard the country’s economic stability. The update followed a meeting of the Economic Management Team (EMT) chaired by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale…
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ATLETICO THRASH SPURS 5–2 IN CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FIRST-LEG SHOWDOWN
Atletico Madrid delivered a ruthless attacking display on Tuesday night, defeating Tottenham Hotspur 5–2 in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League round-of-16 clash and taking a commanding advantage ahead of the return leg in London. The Spanish side struck early and often at the Metropolitano Stadium, punishing Tottenham’s defensive errors in a devastating…
