Middle East News Macron in secret talks with Iran to protect French ships in Strait of Hormuz March 13, 2026 Olaoluwa Vincent Ajayi France has begun tentative discussions with Iran aimed at securing safe passage for its commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, as tensions in the Gulf continue to disrupt global…
Middle East News U.S forces cannot locate all of Iran’s missile launch sites, officials disclose March 12, 2026 Olaoluwa Vincent Ajayi U.S. forces have been unable to locate all of Iran’s missile launch sites despite weeks of military operations, raising concerns in Washington about the effectiveness of the campaign against Tehran…
World News Iran will keep Strait of Hormuz closed — Mojtaba Khamenei March 12, 2026 Damilola Mojtaba Khamenei says Iran will continue blocking the Strait of Hormuz as part of efforts to exert pressure on its adversaries. Khamenei made the remarks on Thursday in a recorded…
Middle East News Iran’s new supreme leader warns Gulf states: Expel U.S. troops or face attacks March 12, 2026 Olaoluwa Vincent Ajayi Iran’s newly installed supreme leader has issued a stark warning to Gulf states, demanding the immediate removal of American troops from their territories or risk further military attacks. In his…
Middle East News Iranian troops destroy UK air defences, attack British Soldiers March 12, 2026 Olaoluwa Vincent Ajayi British troops helped defend a coalition air base in northern Iraq after it came under attack from a swarm of Iranian drones, defence officials said on Thursday, in the latest…
World News UK to tighten Windsor security, restrict airspace ahead of Tinubu’s state visit March 12, 2026 Damilola Authorities in the United Kingdom have announced heightened security measures in Windsor ahead of the upcoming state visit of Bola Tinubu, who is scheduled to be hosted by King Charles…
Middle East News Two Iranian footballers reject Asylum in Australia despite safety guarantees March 11, 2026 Olaoluwa Vincent Ajayi Two members of Iran’s women’s football delegation have chosen to return home despite offers of asylum and safety assurances from the Australian government, a decision that has drawn global attention…
Middle East News UK ready to release oil reserves over Iran crisis March 11, 2026 Olaoluwa Vincent Ajayi The British government has signalled it is prepared to release emergency oil reserves as tensions with Iran threaten to disrupt global energy supplies and push prices higher. Chancellor Rachel Reeves…
World News Two charged over failed bombing outside New York Mayor’s Zohran Mamdani’s home March 10, 2026 Elizabeth Jenrola Oso Two teenagers have been charged in the United States with terrorism-related offences after allegedly throwing improvised explosive devices during an anti-Islam protest outside the New York mayor’s residence. Federal prosecutors…
World News New Mexico authorities search Epstein’s Zorro Ranch March 10, 2026 Elizabeth Jenrola Oso New Mexico authorities have launched a search of a ranch formerly owned by Jeffrey Epstein, state officials announced on Monday. The property, known as Zorro Ranch, has been cited in…
