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A helicopter in the convoy of Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi was involved in "an accident" on Sunday, state media reported, without specifying if the president was on board. "Some unconfirmed reports say that the helicopter carrying President Raisi has had an accident in East Azerbaijan province," state television said, adding that rescue efforts were underway.…
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With the US troop withdrawal from military-led Niger underway and due to be over by September 15, Washington is preparing to abandon its str
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The DR Congo military on Sunday thwarted an attempted coup near the offices of President Felix Tshisekedi in Kinshasa involving "foreigners and Congolese", the army spokesperson said. The coup bid took place in the early hours outside the residence of economy minister Vital Kamerhe, in the Gombe area in the north of the capital, near…
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Saudi Arabia's de facto ruler and a top aide to US President Joe Biden have discussed a "semi-final" version of a deal expected to beef up security ties, Saudi state media reported on Sunday.
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Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico's life is no longer in danger following an assassination attempt, Deputy Prime Minister Robert Kalinak sai
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Taipei's coast guard ramped up patrols over the weekend around its outlying islands that have seen increased presence of Chinese vessels, th
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An unidentified male pastor allegedly refused to return N900,000 mistakenly transferred to his account by a church member, as seen in a viral video circulating social media. The male church member explained in the social media post that has since gone viral that he accidentally transferred N1,000,000 to the pastor instead of the intended N100,000.…
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Two people were beheaded, seven others including women were kidnapped, and five houses were razed in an attack by suspected warlords early this morning at Ikachi village in the Akparata area of Effium, Ohaukwu Local Government Area, Ebonyi State. President General of the Effium community, Dr. James Agena, in a statement released in Abakaliki, the…
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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has declared a couple, Kazeem Owolade (alias Abdul Balogun) and Rashidat Owolade, wanted for running a cocaine cartel from India. Four members of their syndicate were arrested in Lagos, leading to the seizure of a car, houses, and cocaine. According to a statement, on Saturday, by NDLEA’s Director,…
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Saudi Arabia's King Salman is suffering from "high temperature" and joint pain and will undergo his second round of medical tests in less than a month, state media reported Sunday. The tests will take place at a clinic at the Al-Salam Palace in Jeddah, the Royal Court said in a statement published by the official…
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Two Chinese warships docked in Cambodia on Sunday as part of the biggest-ever joint military drills with the Southeast Asian nation, with Bei
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Heavy clashes and bombardment rocked the southern Gaza city of Rafah Saturday, as the United Nations said 800,000 people had been "forced to flee" Israel's assault on Hamas militants there. Israel's military said air strikes hit more than 70 targets across Gaza while ground troops conducted "targeted raids" in eastern Rafah, killing 50 militants and…
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Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili on Saturday put a mostly symbolic veto on the "foreign influence" law that sparked unprecedented protests and warnings from Brussels that the measure would undermine Tbilisi's European aspirations.
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The warning left Margarita Galan with no choice but to abandon her mayoral bid in a Mexican town where three candidates have already been murdered ahead of June elections.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told AFP in an exclusive interview he expects Russia to step up its offensive in the northeast and warned Kyiv only has a quarter of the air defences it needs to hold the front line.
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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has pardoned seven generals imprisoned for their role in the military coup that overthrew an Islamist government in 1997, according to decrees published in the official gazette.
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One more person was killed Saturday and two injured in France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia as security personnel tried to restore order after a fifth night of riots and looting that has now claimed six lives.
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The Israeli military said on Saturday it killed a senior Palestinian militant during an air strike on an "operations centre" in the occupied West Bank city of Jenin.
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North Korea has test-fired a tactical ballistic missile equipped with a "new autonomous navigation system", state media said Saturday, with leader Kim Jong Un vowing to boost the country's nuclear force.
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LGBTQ groups protested Friday outside Peru's health ministry after the government issued a decree listing transsexualism as a mental disorder.
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The death toll from severe weather that lashed the Texas city of Houslton has risen to seven, authorities said Friday.
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The Muslim Ummah of South West Nigeria (MUSWSN), a faith-based, non-governmental and non-political organisation, has called on the Federal Government to urgently address the root causes of insecurity in Nigeria. The President of MUSWEN, Alhaji Rasaki Oladejo made the call during a Public Health lecture series organised by MUSWEN Health Committee on Sunday in Ibadan.…
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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted drugs concealed in gas cylinders, steel bolts, vape pens and water bottles. NDLEA's spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, disclosed this in a video on his X account on Sunday. In the video, Babafemi showed the moment NDLEA officers uncovered the hidden contraband. "Narco-trend update: Different modes of concealment…
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A bright, healthy smile can be a game-changer. It not only boosts your confidence but also leaves a lasting impression on others. However, maintaining that pearly white smile can be a challenge without resorting to harsh chemicals or expensive treatments. Essentially, natural teeth whitening methods will not work as quickly or effectively as professional whitening…
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A group of 12 APC state executive committee members in Zamfara has called on the National Chairman of the party, Abdullahi Ganduje, to inte
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The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has condemned as racism and an intolerable crime the destruction of a Christian Centre in Ilorin by individuals allegedly sent by the Ilorin Emirate Council in Kwara State. The rights group has called on the police to arrest these Islamic extremists and charge them with arson. HURIWA…
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A pregnant woman, simply identified as Mrs Obi, and her four-year-old son have regained their freedom after escaping from kidnappers’ captivity at Eziama Ubulu in Oru-West Local Government Area of Imo State. The Guardian gathered that the victims were kidnapped alongside their brother-in-law, Obi Fredrick, at their family house in Okija, Anambra State, on April…
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A spokesperson for the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, has said he has never accepted a bribe. The Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO) disclosed this while responding to a post on his X handle on Sunday. He said that accepting a bribe is taboo for him, especially as a royal prince. Adejobi said…
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Gov. Umar Namadi of Jigawa, has flagged off the distribution of 30,000 sets of uniform to female students of senior secondary schools acr
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The Police Command in Lagos State has confirmed the sudden death of a man, who came to watch television at a beer parlour in the state. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday. Hundeyin said that the owner of the beer parlour, whose…