Ronaldo vs Yamal Tonight: Portugal-SpainLoaded Iberian Derby at World Cup
For the third time in FIFA World Cup history, Portugal and Spain will meet on football’sbiggest stage — and no previous edition of the Iberian derby has carried this muchnarrative weight into a knockout tie.Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. ET Monday at Dallas Stadium in the Round of 16 of the 2026World Cup. The... Read More
FG Issues Fresh Warning to Nigerians in South Africa, Tuesday Evacuation Flight Set
The Federal Government has issued a fresh advisory to Nigerians living in South Africa, urging them to remain vigilant and avoid areas affected by anti-migrant tensions as preparations continue for an evacuation flight scheduled for Tuesday. The warning comes amid heightened concerns over the safety of foreign nationals following recent incidents of xenophobic threats and... Read More
Thousands of Malawians Camp in Durban Field as Xenophobia Crisis Deepens
Thousands of Malawian migrants are sheltering in a makeshift camp in Durban after fleeing rising anti-foreigner threats and attacks in South Africa. More than 3,000 Malawians, including hundreds of children, have been staying in an open field in Durban while awaiting repatriation, according to reports. Some accounts put the number of stranded Malawians at more... Read More
Iran Begins 12-Hour Funeral Procession for Slain Supreme Leader
Iran has begun a 12-hour funeral procession through the streets of Tehran for slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, drawing massive crowds of mourners in one of the country’s largest public ceremonies in decades. The procession, which started in central Tehran, is taking Khamenei’s flag-draped coffin through the capital before it is transported to Mehrabad... Read More
Taylor & Travis Say “I Do” at MSG Tonight in $26M Charity Wedding
It is, at last, official. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce will marry tonight at Madison Square Garden, a lawenforcement official briefed on the security plans confirmed to The Associated Press hours ago, endingmonths of speculation about what has already become the most-tracked celebrity wedding of thedecade.A city permit obtained by the AP overnight shows the... Read More
FG Dangles Tax Waivers to Lure Chinese Phone Makers to Nigeria
Nigeria has moved decisively to court Chinese smartphone manufacturers, offering tax waivers and apackage of rare operating incentives to any company willing to set up phone-production plants insidethe country. The pitch was delivered directly at the Digital Africa Summit Roundtable in Shanghai andreported in fresh detail this morning by Nigerian and Chinese business press.Idris Ibikunle... Read More
Over 17 Million People in Northern Nigeria Face Crisis-Level Hunger, WFP Warns
More than 17 million people across northern Nigeria are facing crisis-level food insecurity, according to the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), which has warned of a worsening humanitarian situation driven by conflict, climate shocks, and economic hardship. The agency said millions of families are struggling to access enough food as insecurity continues to disrupt... Read More
Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger Withdraw from the ICC
Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have announced their withdrawal from the International Criminal Court, deepening their break with Western-backed institutions and raising fresh concerns over justice for victims of conflict in the Sahel. The three military-led countries said they were leaving the ICC because they no longer trust the court’s independence. In a joint statement,... Read More
Algeria Holds Legislative Elections Amid Reform Debate
Algerians have gone to the polls in nationwide legislative elections, with the vote taking place against the backdrop of an ongoing national debate over political reforms, economic diversification, and democratic governance. Polling stations opened across the country as millions of eligible voters cast ballots to elect members of the People’s National Assembly. Authorities described the... Read More
United States Will Not Renew USMCA Trade Pact in Current Form
The United States has said it will not renew the USMCA trade agreement with Canada and Mexico in its current form, raising fresh uncertainty over the future of North America’s landmark trade pact. The U.S. Trade Representative’s office said the agreement remains in force for now, but Washington is seeking changes before backing a long-term... Read More