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Iran bans sports teams from attending games in “hostile” countries

The government of Iran has banned its sports teams from traveling to countries it considers “hostile.” Officials say the decision is to protect athletes amid rising tensions in the region.  The directive affects both national teams and club sides participating in international competitions.  Sports authorities have been asked to seek alternative venues for matches scheduled […]

FBI’s Director Kash Patel’s personal email compromised by Iran-linked hackers

Kash Patel, head of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, has reportedly had his personal email compromised. The attack has been linked to a hacker group believed to have ties to Iran. Reports say the hackers accessed personal emails and shared some files and images online.  Officials confirmed the breach but noted that the information involved […]

World’s tallest building hit by lightning as Dubai suffers flooding after heavy storms

The Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building, was struck by lightning during a severe storm. The heavy rainfall caused flooding across parts of Dubai, disrupting daily activities. Videos shared online showed dramatic lightning strikes hitting the skyscraper. Authorities reported that roads were flooded, making movement difficult for residents. The storm is part of unusual weather […]

Insecurity: U.S. Congressman Riley Moore renews call for decentralized Police force in Nigeria

Riley Moore has renewed his call for Nigeria to adopt a decentralized policing system. He believes local or state police would help address rising insecurity across the country. According to him, centralized policing has limitations in tackling local security challenges effectively. Moore suggested that empowering states to manage their own police forces could improve response […]

War: Iran’s internet blackout reaches one month

A monitoring group, NetBlocks, says Iran’s internet shutdown has lasted for one month. The blackout began after attacks involving the United States and Israel during the ongoing conflict. Authorities in Iran cut off access to the global internet, leaving citizens disconnected. NetBlocks says the shutdown has made it difficult for people to communicate and receive […]

War: Israel receives first missile attacks from Yemen

The Israel military has confirmed that a missile was launched from Yemen. The attack is believed to be linked to the Houthi movement, allies of Iran in the ongoing conflict. Israeli defense systems were activated to intercept the missile and protect key areas. This marks the first reported missile launch from Yemen since the start […]

War: Trump reveals next country to attack after Iran

United States President Donald Trump has said that Cuba could be the next focus after the conflict with Iran.  Speaking at a conference in Miami, Trump made the remark while discussing recent military actions and global strategy.  He did not provide clear details on what actions might follow but suggested Cuba could be in the […]

War: US surprised Iran can launch missile 2,700 miles – Trump

US President Donald Trump has expressed surprise at Iran’s ability to launch missiles over long distances. He reportedly reacted to claims that Iran could strike targets as far as 2,700 miles away. The statement comes amid ongoing tensions between United States and Iran during the current conflict. Recent reports suggest that despite heavy attacks, Iran […]

Adamawa launches anti-Polio campaign targeting 1.2m children

The Adamawa State government has started a large-scale campaign to vaccinate children against polio. The programme is designed to cover about 1.2 million children across different communities in the state. Health workers are expected to move from house to house to ensure every eligible child receives the vaccine. Authorities have urged parents and guardians to […]