Tag: #GlobalSecurity
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NGERIA, UK STRENGTHEN COUNTER-TERRORISM PARTNERSHIP WITH NEW TRAINING PROGRAMME
Nigeria and the United Kingdom have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening counter-terrorism cooperation through enhanced training, intelligence sharing and coordinated emergency response strategies. The commitment was highlighted at the opening of specialised Incident Commanders’ and Advanced Intelligence Analysis courses at the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) in Abuja. According to the National Coordinator of NCTC,…
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IRAN CONDEMNS U.S. STRIKES, WARNS AGAINST FURTHER ESCALATION
Iran has strongly condemned recent U.S. military strikes, describing them as a violation of its sovereignty and the United Nations Charter. In a statement on Wednesday, Iran’s Foreign Ministry said the attacks targeted areas in southern Iran and followed the reported crash of a U.S. Army Apache helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz earlier this…
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IAEA: 2015 IRAN NUCLEAR DEAL CANNOT SUPPORT NEW AGREEMENT
New York, April 30, 2026 — The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) says the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, known as the JCPOA, is no longer a valid foundation for any new agreement with Tehran. IAEA chief Rafael Grossi said Iran’s nuclear programme has evolved too much since the deal was signed, stressing that “we need…
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AUSTRALIA NAMES FIRST FEMALE ARMY CHIEF IN HISTORIC SHAKE-UP
Breaking ranks and glass ceilings — Australia’s army is getting its first-ever female leader. Australia has made history by appointing Susan Coyle as its first female Chief of Army — a landmark move in the 125-year history of the Australian Army. But this isn’t just about a title — it’s about timing and transformation. Coyle,…
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UN WARNS ISRAEL–U.S. STRIKES ON IRAN COULD SPIRAL OUT OF CONTROL
The UN is raising the alarm over escalating military strikes in Iran, warning that the conflict could quickly spin into a wider global crisis. The United Nations has warned that ongoing bombing campaigns by the United States and Israel in Iran risk creating an “uncontrollable situation” if not urgently halted. UN Secretary-General António Guterres urged…
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TRUMP SAYS IRAN’S NEW SUPREME LEADER ‘ALIVE BUT DAMAGED’ AMID ESCALATING CONFLICT
President flags uncertainty as Iran, U.S., and Israel clash in growing Middle East crisis. President Donald Trump said he believes Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is alive but “damaged” following the assassination of his father at the start of the U.S. and Israel war on Iran. Speaking on Fox News’ The Brian Kilmeade Show,…
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ISRAEL STRIKES IRAN SECURITY TARGETS AS MISSILE ATTACKS ESCALATE
Tensions in the Middle East escalated overnight as Israel launched fresh strikes on Iranian security-linked facilities, while Iran responded with new missile attacks that triggered sirens across parts of Israel. According to the Israeli military, the airstrikes targeted command centres tied to Iran’s internal security leadership and the Basij militia in Isfahan, along with long-range…
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ERDOGAN WARNS: IRAN ATTACKS COULD DESTABILISE REGION, WORLD
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has warned that continued attacks on Iran could threaten both regional and global stability. Erdogan raised the concern during a phone conversation with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, where both leaders discussed rising tensions following recent U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran. According to a statement from Türkiye’s Communications Directorate, Erdogan said…
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CHINA MOVES TO CALM MIDDLE EAST TENSIONS
Beijing sends special envoy as U.S., Israel strikes escalate conflict with Iran. China has announced it will dispatch Special Envoy Zhai Jun to the Middle East to help ease rising tensions following recent military strikes involving Iran, the United States, and Israel. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said Beijing aims to maintain communication, intensify mediation,…
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MISSILES OVER DOHA: QATAR CONFIRMS ATTACK AMID REGIONAL FIRESTORM
Explosions rock the skies as tensions between the U.S., Israel and Iran spill deeper into the Gulf. Qatar’s Defence Ministry says the country was hit by a missile attack Thursday, with air defence systems activated to intercept incoming threats. In an official statement, authorities urged citizens, residents and visitors to stay calm, follow security directives…
