APC Wins 5 of 6 FCT Area Councils Ahead of 2027 Election
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has won five of the six Area Councils in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), tightening its grip ahead of the 2027 general election.
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NIMASA, NAF pledge deeper collaboration for maritime security
NIMASA and the Nigerian Air Force have committed to strengthening their partnership to enhance maritime security and sustain the success of the Deep Blue Project.
Iran’s Khamenei Names Larijani as Crisis Manager Amid Rising Tensions with US
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has appointed Ali Larijani as de facto crisis manager as tensions with the United States escalate.
Iran FM Araghchi to meet US envoy Witkoff in Geneva Thursday
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said he will likely meet U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff in Geneva on Thursday. He described a diplomatic solution to Tehran's nuclear program as having a 'good chance' of success.
Netanyahu Announces Bloc Against Shia, Sunni Axes
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced a new international alliance Saturday to counter a 'radical Shia axis' and an 'emerging radical Sunni axis.' The bloc will draw in India, Greece, Cyprus and several African, Arab and Asian states.
IAEA’s Grossi, Iran’s Araghchi Discuss Iran-US Nuclear Talks
Rafael Grossi, head of the UN nuclear watchdog, spoke by phone with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Saturday evening about the latest indirect talks between Iran and the United States. The call focused on the nuclear program negotiations, according to a statement from Araghchi's office.
Palestinian Resistance Committees Slam Huckabee’s Greater Israel Claims
Palestinian Resistance Committees issued a sharp condemnation Sunday of U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee's statements endorsing Israel's right to seize Arab lands from the Nile to the Euphrates. The group labeled the remarks a dangerous step toward legitimizing aggression against Arab and Islamic nations.
Lula Pushes UN Security Council Reform with Modi in India
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva demanded urgent reform of the UN Security Council during a joint press conference with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He insisted Brazil and India deserve permanent seats to better represent the Global South.
Arab States and OIC Slam US Envoy Huckabee’s Israeli Expansion Remarks
Foreign ministries from Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan and a dozen other Arab and Muslim nations condemned U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee on Friday for saying Israel could claim the entire Middle East. The joint statement, backed by the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, called the comments a violation of international law and a threat to regional peace.
Tripura Mahila Morcha Burns Rahul Gandhi Effigy Over Congress AI Summit Protest
Activists from Tripura's Mahila Morcha burned an effigy of Rahul Gandhi outside the state Congress headquarters on Sunday. The demonstration condemned Youth Congress workers for staging a shirtless protest at the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi.
Indian Agencies Bust Kolkata Terror Plot Linked to ISI-Backed Handler
Security agencies arrested Umar Faruk in Kolkata after uncovering his plot to establish a terror base, recruit Bangladeshi nationals and procure local arms for attacks across India. Faruk took orders from Shabir Ahmad Lone, a Kashmir native with ties to Pakistan's ISI and Lashkar-e-Taiba.
El Mencho’s Fall in Tapalpa Ignites Mexico’s Cartel Inferno
In the misty highlands of Tapalpa, Mexican soldiers cornered and killed Nemesio 'El Mencho' Oseguera Cervantes, the architect of Mexico's deadliest cartel. Hours later, Puerto Vallarta burned under a hail of retaliatory fire, stranding thousands and exposing the fragility of a narco-dependent paradise.
Thieves Steal R5 Rifle, Pistols from Ulundi Police K9 Unit
Thieves broke into the Ulundi K9 Unit premises in KwaZulu-Natal and stole an R5 rifle, a shotgun, four pistols and hundreds of rounds of ammunition. The incident has prompted an internal police probe into security lapses at the site.
Punjab Police Arrest 2 in Nalagarh IED Blast, Dismantle BKI Module
Punjab's Counter Intelligence Jalandhar arrested two men linked to Babbar Khalsa International for the January 1 IED blast at Nalagarh Police Station in Himachal Pradesh. The operation recovered a 9mm Glock pistol and dismantled the entire terror module.
Iranian Students Protest Khamenei at Universities as Term Starts
Students at Iran's top universities launched protests against Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Sunday as the new academic term began. The demonstrations marked the traditional 40-day mourning ceremonies for those killed in last month's deadly anti-government unrest.