Politics·8 days ago·1 min readStrait of Hormuz Oil Prices Spike After Trump Declares Ceasefire OverGlobal energy markets have been upended as the Strait of Hormuz oil prices jumped more than 8% following President Trump’s declaration that the U.S.-Iran ceasefire is officially overHHilary Onianwa
Politics·10 days ago·1 min readBurnham Says Sorry for Labour's Gaza Failures on the Verge of Becoming PM Andy Burnham is about to become Britain's next prime minister. Before he takes office, he has apologised for Labour's handling of the war in Gaza.UUthman Tijani
Politics·10 days ago·1 min readKhamenei Buried in Mashhad, But His Son's Absence Still Haunts IranIran has buried its late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, closing out a six-day funeral that stretched across Iran and Iraq. But the country's new Supreme Leader, his son Mojtaba Khamenei, was nowhere to be seen. He has not appeared in public once since his father was killed.UUthman Tijani
Politics·12 days ago·1 min readTruce Crumbles as US Hits Iran Again Over Hormuz AttacksThe United States has launched a fresh wave of strikes on Iran, hitting more than 80 targets in one of the most serious tests yet of the fragile ceasefire between the two countries.UUthman Tijani
Politics·14 days ago·1 min readTehran's Funeral for Khamenei Becomes a Show of Defiance as Regional Tensions Refuse to EaseMillions gathered to mourn Iran's late supreme leader, but the funeral unfolded against a backdrop of fresh Israeli strikes, stalled diplomacy, and an uncertain future for the Middle East.UUthman Tijani
Politics·24 days ago·1 min readThe Trump-Iran Strike Agreement: A New Chapter in Middle East Diplomacy?In a surprising geopolitical shift, Donald Trump has secured a strike-reduction agreement with Iranian leadership. We analyze the details of this deal, its potential impact on regional security, and the reaction from global capitals.HHilary Onianwa
Politics·about 1 month ago·1 min readUS-Iran Talks Postponed in Switzerland After Deadly Lebanon StrikesVice President JD Vance called off his trip hours before Iran delayed sending its own delegation, just two days after Washington and Tehran signed a new ceasefire agreement.UUthman Tijani
Politics·about 1 month ago·1 min readTrump Brings US-Iran War Deal to G7 as Leaders Seek Answers on Next StepsWorld leaders are examining a proposed agreement after a 15-week US-Iran war, with major questions still surrounding Iran’s nuclear programme, sanctions relief, and the future of the region.UUthman Tijani
Politics·about 1 month ago·1 min readG7 Summit 2026: France Takes Aim at the Global EconomyFrance is using its G7 presidency to target "unsustainable" global economic imbalances. Discover the agenda for the upcoming Évian-les-Bains summit and the pre-summit talks between Emmanuel Macron and Mark CarneyHHilary Onianwa
Politics·about 1 month ago·1 min readIran Launches Strikes on U.S. Targets Across Middle East After American AttacksTehran says it targeted U.S. military sites in Bahrain, Jordan and Kuwait after Washington carried out what it called “self-defence strikes” against Iran.UUthman Tijani
Politics·about 1 month ago·1 min readStarmer Warns Tech Firms to Block Explicit Images on Children’s Devices or Face New LawThe UK government is increasing pressure on Apple and Google to prevent children from accessing or sharing nude images on smartphones, though timelines and enforcement details remain under development.UUthman Tijani
Politics·about 1 month ago·1 min readDrones Near St Petersburg After Putin Dismisses Peace TalksTensions rise after Russia dismisses Zelenskyy’s proposal for a direct meeting, with drone activity later reported near St Petersburg.UUthman Tijani
Politics·about 1 month ago·1 min readIranian Footballers Secure US Visas Ahead of the 2026 World CupThe Iranian national football team has been granted US visas just ten days before their World Cup opener. Discover how diplomatic tensions shifted their base camp to Mexico and created a historic first for the tournament.HHilary Onianwa
Politics·about 1 month ago·1 min readZelenskyy Proposes Ceasefire and Direct Meeting with PutinUkraine’s president has called for a full ceasefire during negotiations and proposed a direct meeting with Vladimir Putin, according to reports.UUthman Tijani
Politics·about 2 months ago·1 min readUK Protests Flare Over Henry Nowak Police HandlingViolent clashes erupted in Southampton as questions mount over police actions after an 18-year-old stabbing victim was handcuffed while dying.UUthman Tijani
