Middle East News Iran strikes Qatari gas field within hours of threat to Gulf energy March 18, 2026 Olaoluwa Vincent Ajayi Iran has struck Qatar’s main gas export hub, Qatari officials said, just hours after Tehran warned that Gulf energy facilities had become “legitimate targets”, in an escalation that analysts say…
Middle East News Gulf energy sites evacuated after Iran threatens strikes March 18, 2026 Olaoluwa Vincent Ajayi Energy facilities across the Gulf are being evacuated after Iran warned of imminent strikes, triggering fresh fears of a major supply shock and sending oil prices sharply higher. According to…
Middle East News Iran threatens ‘decisive action’ after strike on key gas field March 18, 2026 Olaoluwa Vincent Ajayi Iran has warned it will take “decisive action” after facilities linked to its South Pars gas field were reportedly hit in a strike, raising concerns over a widening conflict and…
World News Trump attacks NATO allies as Iran war exposes deep Western divide March 17, 2026 Olaoluwa Vincent Ajayi Donald Trump has launched a blistering attack on Nato allies, declaring the United States no longer needs their support, as divisions over the war with Iran deepen and threaten to…
Middle East News UK NEWS Britain warns Israeli ground assault in Lebanon could trigger wider war March 16, 2026 Olaoluwa Vincent Ajayi Britain and four major Western allies have warned Israel against launching a large-scale ground offensive in Lebanon, cautioning that such a move could trigger devastating humanitarian consequences and risk widening…
World News Pope Leo XIV urges end to Middle East war, calls for dialogue March 15, 2026 Damilola Pope Leo XIV has renewed his call for peace in the Middle East, urging an immediate end to ongoing hostilities and the restoration of dialogue among the parties involved. Speaking…
World News Canadian authorities probe deaths of two plasma donors, including Nigerian student March 14, 2026 Damilola Health authorities in Canada have launched an investigation into the deaths of two plasma donors — one of them a Nigerian international student — following donations at private plasma collection…
Middle East News Six American airmen killed as military tanker crashes in Iraq March 14, 2026 Olaoluwa Vincent Ajayi Six American service members were killed when a U.S. military refuelling aircraft crashed in western Iraq during operations linked to the ongoing conflict with Iran, the U.S. military said on…
World News US Embassy in Baghdad struck by missile March 14, 2026 Damilola A missile struck a helipad within the compound of the Embassy of the United States in Baghdad on Saturday, according to Iraqi security officials. Two officials confirmed the incident to…
Middle East News Iranian missiles penetrate Israeli airspace, hit Zarzir March 13, 2026 Olaoluwa Vincent Ajayi Dozens of people were injured and several homes damaged after Iran launched a barrage of missiles that struck northern Israel in the early hours of Friday, according to Israeli emergency…