Category: International
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LEMINA STRIKES EARLY AS GALATASARAY EDGE LIVERPOOL IN UCL CLASH
Galatasaray grabbed a crucial first-leg advantage in the UEFA Champions League round of 16, defeating Liverpool 1–0 in a tightly contested encounter on Tuesday night. The Turkish champions struck early when Mario Lemina headed home in the seventh minute, converting a clever assist from Victor Osimhen, who nodded a corner back across goal. The early…
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AI-FUELED CYBERBULLYING SURGING AMONG CHILDREN, UN WARNS
A new UN report has raised alarm over the growing wave of cyberbullying among children, revealing that about two-thirds of young people worldwide say online harassment is increasing — with artificial intelligence playing a major role in amplifying the threat. The findings were presented by Najat M’jid, the UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative on Violence Against…
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YAMAL’S LAST-GASP PENALTY RESCUES BARCA AGAINST NEWCASTLE
Teen star Lamine Yamal struck deep into stoppage time to rescue FC Barcelona from defeat, scoring a dramatic penalty that secured a 1–1 draw against Newcastle United in their UEFA Champions League round-of-16 first leg. Newcastle looked set for a famous win at St James’ Park after Harvey Barnes fired the hosts ahead in the…
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ECOWAS COURT PLEDGES TO PROTECT WOMEN’S RIGHTS, END GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE
Abuja – The ECOWAS Court of Justice has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting the rights of women and girls across West Africa, promising justice that is accessible, effective, and transformative. Speaking at the 2026 International Women’s Day celebration in Abuja, Court President Justice Ricardo Gonçalves said the institution aims to turn legal protections into real-life…
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IRAN VOWS TO “DETERMINE END OF WAR,” DEFIES U.S. CLAIMS
Tehran – Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has fired back at U.S. claims that the conflict may soon be over, insisting it alone will “determine the end of the war.” In a statement carried by Tasnim News, the IRGC said: “The conditions on the battlefield and the end of the war are in the…
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TURKEY: IRAN DENIES ROCKETS ENTERING TURKISH AIRSPACE
Turkey says Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has denied that two rockets that recently entered Turkish airspace were fired from Iran. The claim came during a phone call with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, who said the issue would be thoroughly investigated. NATO’s air defense systems intercepted the missiles, and debris fell in open areas near the…
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IRAN-US-ISRAEL STRIKE SPARKS REGIONAL WAR, GLOBAL OIL SHOCKS
The assassination of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei on Feb. 28, 2026, allegedly by the United States and Israel, has ignited a full-blown regional conflict with global economic ripples. What began as a targeted strike has escalated into waves of Iranian missile and drone attacks on Israel and U.S. bases across the Gulf, while Tehran…
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MALDIVES EXTENDS CHILDCARE BREAKS FOR WORKING MOTHERS
The Maldives has boosted support for working mothers, extending childcare breaks until children turn two, up from the previous one-year limit. The parliament unanimously approved the amendment Monday, giving all 62 lawmakers present a vote in favor. Previously, mothers were entitled to two 30-minute breaks per day until their child’s first birthday; now the benefit…
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HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH SLAMS ISRAEL FOR ALLEGED WHITE PHOSPHORUS USE IN LEBANON
Human Rights Watch (HRW) has accused Israel of illegally using white phosphorus in a residential area in southern Lebanon last week, warning of potentially fatal consequences for civilians. In a report released Monday, HRW said it verified seven recordings linked to the attack. White phosphorus ignites on contact with oxygen, burning until fully consumed, and…
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CLASHES ERUPT IN EASTERN LEBANON AFTER ALLEGED ISRAELI HELICOPTER LANDING ATTEMPT
Tensions flared in eastern Lebanon early Monday as violent clashes broke out following an alleged attempt by Israeli forces to carry out an airborne landing operation using helicopters near the Lebanese-Syrian border. According to Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency, heavy fighting occurred in the Al-Chaara area near the outskirts of Nabi Chit, as local fighters…
