The World Health Organisation (WHO) reports that from January 1 to July 28, there were 307,433 cholera cases and 2,326 deaths across 26 countries and five WHO regions. According to a statement released on Thursday, the Eastern Mediterranean Region had…
A recent Google threat report has revealed that a hacker group known as APT42, linked to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, has been targeting high-profile individuals and organizations in both Israel and the United States. This includes government officials, political…
The Joint Committee of the ECOWAS Parliament has proposed new budget reforms for consideration by the subregional bloc’s leaders. The committees involved are Administration, Finance, Budget, Public Accounts, Macroeconomic Policy, and Economic Research. The lawmakers also recommended amending the 2016…
Talks on the ongoing conflict in Sudan are set to begin in Switzerland on Wednesday, focusing on humanitarian aid for millions facing hunger and displacement amidst the brutal war. The U.S. has invited both warring parties to the talks, although…
On Wednesday, the Pakistan Army reported that four soldiers were killed in a fierce gun battle with terrorists near the Afghan border. The clash resulted in the deaths of six terrorists as well. According to the Army’s media wing, ISPR,…
On Tuesday, a Libyan driver was apprehended in the Bishr area of Libya for attempting to smuggle six undocumented Nigerian female migrants. The arrest occurred during a routine police patrol, which intercepted the vehicle and detained the driver. According to…
On Tuesday, the U.S. State Department announced its approval of a $20 billion arms sale to Israel. The deal, now communicated to Congress, includes a significant package of military equipment aimed at strengthening Israel’s defense capabilities. According to AP, the…
On Tuesday, Iran rejected European mediation efforts amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, asserting its right to retaliate against Israel. Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani criticized the mediation attempts as politically biased and counterproductive, claiming they encouraged further Israeli…
The Lufthansa Group is extending its suspension of flights to the Middle East for another week, starting Monday. The company announced in Frankfurt that flights to and from Tel Aviv, Tehran, Beirut, Amman, and Erbil will remain canceled until August…
President Bola Tinubu has praised Ms. Rena Wakama, the coach of D’Tigress, for being honored as the best women’s basketball coach at the Paris 2024 Olympics. He highlighted that this recognition by the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) underscores Wakama’s established…
