Tag: Middle east
Middle East Tension: Ceasefire in jeopardy after deadly Iranian strike on Kuwait airport
An Iranian drone strike hit a passenger terminal at Kuwait International Airport on Wednesday, killing an Indian citizen and injuring…
Washington says strikes in Iran were defensive after threats to Navy ships
The United States military carried out strikes on targets in southern Iran on Monday following what American officials described as…
Middle East crisis pushes Nigerian oil toward $120 per barrel
This increase is mainly caused by growing tensions between the United States and Iran, which have raised fears about possible…
Call for Respect: Iran joins global voices defending Pope Leo XIV
Iran’s President, Masoud Pezeshkian, has criticized what he described as disrespectful comments directed at Pope Leo XIV, expressing solidarity with…
Tensions escalate as Turkey claims israel targeting It as new rival
Turkey has accused Israel of trying to present it as a new enemy amid rising tensions between the two countries.
Putin steps In as US-Iran talks collapse
Russia’s President, Vladimir Putin, has spoken with Iran’s President, Masoud Pezeshkian, and offered help to reduce rising tensions in the…
Breaking: U.S. deploys ground troops to Middle East in major military escalation
Pentagon confirms deployment of 82nd Airborne and 1st Brigade Combat Team to Middle East, raising stakes amid escalating tensions.
Middle East Crisis: Ghana arranges evacuation for nationals in Qatar
The government of Ghana has started plans to evacuate its citizens from Qatar due to rising tensions in the Middle…
U.S. evacuates over 43,000 Americans from Middle East amid rising tensions
According to him, the U.S. State Department’s efforts were coordinated through its 24-hour task force, which provided travel guidance, security…
Nigeria Vs Iran: Security fears shake Super Eagles friendly schedule
The Super Eagles still hope to play at least one friendly match during the March international window as they continue…
U.S. evacuates over 28,000 Americans from Middle East amid rising tensions
While commercial airline services across the region are gradually resuming, the department said its charter flight and ground transport arrangements…
UK deploys extra Typhoon Jets, Helicopters, Warship as Middle East Conflict escalates
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announced deployment of RAF Typhoon jets, anti-drone Wildcat helicopters and a Royal Navy destroyer…
Middle East Tension: Iran set to announce new Supreme leader
Iran said on Wednesday that it is trying to quickly appoint a new supreme leader after Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was…
FAAN issues advisory over Middle East airspace closures
The authority expressed regret over the inconvenience and thanked travellers for their understanding and cooperation.
UK pushes peace plan at UN summit dominated by Palestine recognition
UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper said she will use the summit to address civilian suffering in war-ravaged Gaza and seek…
Israel-Iran conflict triggers global oil price surge
Prices for Brent crude, NYMEX Light Sweet, and West Texas Intermediate (WTI) futures rose by between 9 and 10 percent,…
Iran risks setting entire region on fire, Germany’s Scholz says
Scholz noted that it was only thanks to Israel’s air defence and allies that the Iranian attack on Tuesday evening…
Can You Teach English In The Middle East As a Non-Native English Speaker?
Teaching English abroad is a coveted aspiration, but for non-native English speakers, it can often appear an unattainable dream, particularly…
Reports: US sending 3000 troops to Middle East
United States is sending nearly 3,000 more troops to the Mideast as reinforcements in the aftermath of the killing of…
France to work for Middle East stability after U.S. strike – Minister
France’s priority is to stabilize the Middle East, French Junior Foreign Affairs Minister Amelie de Montchalin said on Friday after…
Beware! those offering you jobs in Middle East are after your organ – IOM
The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) has warned Nigerians of the booming organ harvest in parts of the Middle East,…
Mastercard Love Index shows more Africa and Middle East shoppers plan ahead for Valentine’s Day
The annual Mastercard Love Index indicates that spenders in Africa and the Middle East are willing to dig deeper into…
Russia urges countries to avoid action potentially destabilising Middle East
The Kremlin on Tuesday urged countries, especially those in the Middle East quartet of mediators, to avoid action that might…
Trump To Send Envoys To Middle East
President Donald Trump is sending his son-in-law Jared Kushner to the Middle East soon to meet with regional leaders and…
NATO: Climate change may worsen Middle East crisis
Lawmakers from the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation’s (NATO) Parliamentary Assembly on Monday said climate change would worsen food and water…
I Have Reasons To Hope For Peace – Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that he had new reasons to hope for peace and stability to the…
Pope calls for unity against militant atrocities
Pope Francis has in his Christmas message on Friday at the St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City, urged the World…
CEOs named for four Orange subsidiaries in Africa, Middle East
In agreement with its local partners, Orange has appointed the following CEOs for four of its subsidiaries in Africa and…
Buhari reaffirms Nigeria’s support for peace in Middle East
President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday in Abuja pledged that Nigeria will continue to support all efforts aimed at the peaceful resolution…
100,000 attend gay pride parade
More than 100,000 people attended annual Gay Pride parade in Tel Aviv on Friday, according to Israeli officials. The event,…