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How the Iran Conflict Is Widening, in Maps

Tehran has targeted thousands of missiles and drones at sites across the Middle East. Here are the locations that have been hit.

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Germany’s Industrial Rebound Stumbles as Orders, Production...

Orders fell 11.1% in January, compared with a jump of 6.4% the month prior, indicating an uncertain outlook for the sector despite...

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Iran Picks Supreme Leader’s Son to Run Country

Mojtaba Khamenei will be the Islamic Republic’s top political authority, head of its armed forces and judiciary, and the highest authority...

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China Consumer Inflation Beats Expectations on Holiday...

Consumer inflation rose more than expected in February, benefiting from a Lunar New Year holiday bump.

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Iran Signals a Fight to the End With Appointment of...

Mojtaba Khamenei, close to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard, is expected to take a confrontational stance toward the West.

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The Long-Feared Persian Gulf Oil Squeeze Is Upon Us

Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has ground to a virtual halt, unleashing the most severe energy crisis since the 1970s.

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De Facto Wartime Leader Steers Iran’s Defiant Response...

Iranian security chief Ali Larijani says President Trump will “pay the price” but has also shown an appetite for diplomacy.

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Rapper-Turned-Politician Is Set to Be Nepal’s New...

The success of Balendra Shah, known as Balen, reflects the hope he can address economic grievances behind recent Gen-Z protests.

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Trump Advisers Urge Him to Find Iran Exit Ramp, Fearing...

Some of the president’s advisers privately encouraged him to look for an exit plan amid spiking oil prices and concerns that a lengthy...

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How One Man’s Prediction Fueled Fears of a 2027 Taiwan...

A single prediction delivered by a U.S. admiral six years ago has shaped military strategy for a potentially catastrophic conflict....

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U.S. and Israeli Military Campaign Tests Limits of...

Warplanes, missiles and bombs haven’t been enough on their own to remove one government and replace it with another. The U.S. military...

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Mark Carney calls special elections for Canadian districts

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney called special elections to fill three open seats next month. His party could gain a majority...

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Iran names Khamenei’s son as new supreme leader

U.S. President Donald Trump has said Mojtaba Khamenei, son of the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, would be “unacceptable” for the position.

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For Spain, granting migrants residency is about economics...

The United States and Europe have responded to a wave of migration with tighter border policies. Spain is taking a different approach. 

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‘Where had the diseases gone?’

As we dig into “Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures” by Mary Baker Eddy, biblical teachings become clearer, and we find...

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Nepal climbs its Everest of honesty

A resounding vote for clean governance in this Asian nation has ousted entrenched parties in favor of a new generation and new norms.

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Ex-rapper Balendra Shah is the face of Nepal’s new...

Once dismissed as a political novice, the former Kathmandu mayor is now on track to become Nepal’s next prime minister. 

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In race to succeed Marjorie Taylor Greene, candidates...

The 17 candidates competing in Tuesday’s special election for Georgia’s 14th Congressional District run the gamut from a trash hauler...

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Signaling defiance, Iran’s regime rallies around a...

Choosing continuity amid war, Iran named Mojtaba Khamenei to succeed his father, despite President Donald Trump’s criticism and Israel’s...

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For Iranians abroad, no single vision for their homeland’s...

The U.S.-Israel war against Iran is exposing divisions within the Iranian diaspora about the military action and the future Tehran...

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Will war end soon? Oil prices and stocks swing with...

Oil prices retreated below $100 a barrel on Monday, on investor hopes that the conflict in Iran will end relatively soon. But energy...

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Ekiti expands affordable food scheme to reach more...

Ekiti State is expanding its ‘Ounje Ekiti’ food scheme to provide more households with affordable, locally sourced staple foods like...

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VIDEO: NAUTH nursing students protest fee hike

Watch video of NAUTH nursing students as they stage a protest, chanting and carrying placards against a sudden and sharp hike in their...

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Borno mosque debunks social media bomb scare

A Borno mosque debunks a social media bomb scare, confirming its premises are safe. Police dismissed the report as false and urged...

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UPDATED: Rivers senator Banigo defects from PDP to...

Senator Ipalibo Banigo, representing Rivers West, has defected from the PDP to the APC, citing internal party divisions and support...

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ICPC seeks advanced forensics to tackle complex fraud

The ICPC calls for stronger forensic investigation capabilities to effectively tackle increasingly sophisticated corruption and complex...

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Yobe gov gifts 17 APC LG chairmen new cars

Yobe Governor Mai Mala Buni presents new cars to 17 Yobe APC chairmen to support party operations and strengthen grassroots mobilization...

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Nigeria has lost a legend, national icon, Sanwo-Olu...

Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu mourns the passing of legendary coach Festus Adegboye Onigbinde, calling his death a great loss...

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My father fought well to stay alive – Onigbinde’s...

The son of the late national coach Festus Onigbinde says his father fought well to stay alive, describing him as a generous and accommodating...

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VIDEO: Gumi says government knows terrorists’ identities,...

Islamic scholar Sheikh Gumi alleges that the Nigerian government is aware of terrorists’ identities and locations, stating his negotiations...

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CONCACAF Cup: Seven Haitian players denied US visas 

Seven Haitian players from Jamaica’s Mount Pleasant team were denied US visas for their CONCACAF Champions Cup match, raising concerns...

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JUST IN: Tinubu seeks Senate confirmation of Oyedele,...

President Bola Tinubu requests Senate confirmation for his latest nominations, including Taiwo Oyedele as Minister and Magnus Abe...

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Middle East war could have ‘catastrophic consequences’...

The Saudi Aramco CEO warns the ongoing Middle East war and Strait of Hormuz closure could have catastrophic consequences for global...

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US, Iran conflict could hit emerging market economies,...

Fitch Ratings warns the US-Iran conflict could create significant economic and financial pressure on emerging markets due to energy...

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Onigbide’s contributions helped shape Nigeria’s football,...

Nigeria mourns the passing of legendary coach Festus Onigbinde. Explore his legacy and contributions to Nigerian football as a Super...

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Firefighters contain blaze at hotel in Abuja

The Federal Fire Service has contained a midnight hotel fire in Abuja at De Bently Hotel, preventing casualties and saving ₦650 million...

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Stop lawsuits, hold new national convention, Saraki...

Former Senate President Bukola Saraki calls on PDP leaders to halt lawsuits and organize a new, compliant national convention to protect...

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Two youths drown in Kano

Two 18-year-old youths have tragically drowned in an open water body in Kano after falling in while attempting to escape from suspected...

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US labels Afghanistan ‘state sponsor of wrongful detention’

The US designates Afghanistan a ‘state sponsor of wrongful detention,’ urging the Taliban to release two Americans and cease its ‘hostage...

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FG seeks views on social media age limits for children

The Nigerian government is gathering public opinion on social media age limits to protect children online from risks like cyberbullying...

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Fire guts medical lab at Plateau college

A fire outbreak has destroyed the medical laboratory at the Plateau State College of Health Technology, Zawan, leaving students and...

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Police arrest suspected mastermind of Ebonyi monarch’s...

Ebonyi State Police arrest the alleged mastermind in the kidnap and murder of monarch Ezeogo Francis Igwe. The suspect was caught...

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PDP BoT meets Wednesday in Abuja 

The PDP Board of Trustees (BoT) will hold a meeting in Abuja on Wednesday to address the court ruling that nullified the party’s 2025...

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Mideast war displaces 100,000 in Lebanon in one day-...

The UN reports a massive Lebanon displacement, with 100,000 people fleeing in one day, bringing the total to nearly 700,000 since...

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Abia converts free green shuttle to fare service with...

Abia State transitions its Free Green Shuttle to a fare-paying transport service, offering a 50% subsidy to ensure long-term sustainability...

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Lagos to demolish illegal structures in state-owned...

Lagos government warns residents against illegal structures in state housing estates, citing safety concerns and plans for demolition...

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A big tree has fallen, NFF mourns ex-Super Eagles...

The Nigeria Football Federation mourns former coach Adegboye Onigbinde, who died at 88. Learn about his legacy with the Super Eagles...

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UNICAL seeks MTN support to boost sports, infrastructure

The University of Calabar’s Vice-Chancellor calls for a strategic UNICAL MTN partnership to boost digital infrastructure and sports...

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Influencer Asherkine refutes claims his viral ‘canteen...

Influencer Asherkine responds to accusations that his viral ‘canteen worker’ video, featuring a trip to South Africa, was scripted...

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Tiwa Savage unveils foundation to train emerging music...

Afrobeats star Tiwa Savage unveils the Tiwa Savage Music Foundation to train 100 young talents in Nigeria, offering education, mentorship,...

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NMO Management Sets April 2 For Symposium On Financing...

NMO Management Ltd is set to hold its 3rd annual national Symposium & Easter Fest Parade (SEFP 2026) in Lagos, focusing on ‘Unlocking...

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