South Korea Rules Out Military Role in Iran War, Reviews Hormuz Support
South Korea will not deploy military assets to the Middle East in a way that would draw the country into the ongoing conflict involving Iran, President…
US Grants Visas to Iranian Leaders for UN General Assembly
The United States will allow a core Iranian delegation, including President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, to attend next week's United Nations General Assembly…
Russia-Ukraine War: Missile and Drone Attacks Intensify
Russia and Ukraine have intensified long-range attacks against each other's territory, with Russian missile and drone strikes hitting Ukrainian cities while Ukrainian forces continue targeting Russian…
Trump-Xi Summit: Trade, Taiwan, Iran and AI Talks Explained
US President Donald Trump is preparing to welcome Chinese President Xi Jinping to Washington on September 24 for their second meeting of 2026, with trade, Taiwan,…
Asian Markets Rise as Oil Prices Ease and Rate Moves Reshape Outlook
Asian stock markets mostly finished higher on Friday, September 18, as easing oil prices and gains on Wall Street provided some relief to investors after a…
Oil Prices Fall as Saudi Supply Concerns Ease, Brent Above $100
Global oil prices fell for a third consecutive session on Friday, September 18, as concerns over the scale and duration of disruptions to Saudi Arabia's crude…
Bank of Japan Raises Rate to 1.25%, Highest in 31 Years
The Bank of Japan has raised its benchmark interest rate to 1.25% from 1%, taking borrowing costs to their highest level in 31 years as policymakers…
Taraba Curfew After Mambilla Plateau Violence, What Happened
Authorities in Taraba State have imposed a 24-hour curfew on three communities in Sardauna Local Government Area following deadly violence on the Mambilla Plateau. The curfew…
Nigeria Fuel Shock: Petrol Prices Push Up Transport Costs
Nigeria’s latest fuel-price increases are putting renewed pressure on transport costs, with petrol selling at significantly different prices across the country as international crude prices remain…
Oyo Adopts Nigeria Learning Passport for Digital Education
Oyo State has adopted the Nigeria Learning Passport (NLP) as part of efforts to expand access to digital learning for children and teachers across the state.…