Tag: #MiddleEastCrisis
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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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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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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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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…
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TRUMP DEFENDS IRAN STRIKES AS DEMOCRATS PUSH FOR CONGRESS VOTE
U.S. Republicans are standing by President Donald Trump, insisting his strikes on Iran were fully within his powers as commander-in-chief. But Democrats are pushing back, planning a war powers vote in Congress this week. Top officials—including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, CIA Director John Ratcliffe, and Gen. Dan Caine—briefed lawmakers on…
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PETROAN CALLS FOR URGENT BOOST TO NIGERIA’S REFINERIES AMID MIDEAST CRISIS
Nigeria’s Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association (PETROAN) is urging the government to strengthen domestic refineries and ensure a steady crude supply, warning that the ongoing Middle East tensions could spike fuel prices and disrupt the local market. Dr. Billy Gillis-Harry, PETROAN President, said the crisis around the Strait of Hormuz has already sent global…
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UN SOUNDS ALARM AS IRAN-ISRAEL CONFLICT SPARKS CIVILIAN DEATHS, MASS DISPLACEMENT
The United Nations is raising urgent concerns over the growing humanitarian toll of the Israeli-U.S. airstrikes on Iran and Tehran’s retaliatory attacks, warning that civilians are paying the highest price. UN human rights spokesperson Ravina Shamdasani described as “absolutely horrific” a reported strike on a primary school in Minab that allegedly killed and injured dozens…
