…speaking on condition of anonymity, said that Putin was instead likely to escalate the conflict, now well into its fifth year. One of them, who meets regularly with the president, described a "high probability" of escalation in the coming months.The comments come after U.S. President Donald Trump said that Putin wanted…

…Donald Trump's relationship with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu following the conflict with Iran. Trump on June 1 told Netanyahu he was "f-king crazy" over his attacks on Lebanon, fearing they would provoke more war with Iran. "You'd be in prison if it weren't for me. I'm saving your ass. Everybody hates you…

…a limited window to revive peace negotiations before Russia potentially escalates the conflict. "I believe that the window is there for us to keep pushing and giving Russia a clear message that we are willing to start negotiations," he said. The Czech president argued that Russia is facing mounting internal challenges…

…debate has grown into a regional diplomatic crisis involving thousands of migrants, conflicting official accounts and growing concerns over African unity. Here is what happened and why it matters. Why was Ramaphosa supposed to visit Ghana? Ramaphosa was expected in Accra during the first week of August for the third se…

…the regulatory softening by the IOC as premature and unfounded while the geopolitical conflict continues through its fifth year. Meanwhile, World Athletics has actively monitored the direct impact of the war on Ukrainian sports infrastructure.While a dedicated humanitarian fund established by the governing body in 2022…

…on deep-target Russian energy facilities could help accelerate an end to the ongoing conflict.Ukraine has progressively scaled up a retaliatory campaign using long-range unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to strike oil infrastructure, refineries, and military sites within Russian borders. Kyiv has consistently defended th…

…to 3.4 per cent.The organisation attributed the slight slowdown to the impact of the conflict in the Middle East, although it said stronger demand driven by advances in artificial intelligence and technology adoption had helped offset some of the negative effects. Despite the resilience of the global economy, the IMF w…

…deaths in the mineral-rich Ituri Province, a region that has long been affected by armed conflict and insecurity. by Linda Ikeji at 09/07/2026 11:03 AM | Share this Story

…and substitution of candidates. The party contended that INEC's administrative timelines conflicted with the Electoral Act and sought declarations nullifying the disputed provisions. Although the Federal High Court affirmed INEC's constitutional authority to issue an election timetable, it ruled that the commission cou…

…the strait despite it being open to free passage before US-Israeli attacks sparked the conflict in February. After the foes traded attacks on Wednesday, US President Donald Trump said the ceasefire with Iran was “over”, but left the door open to more talks and added any strikes would end quickly. US forces said the lat…

…brokered by the United States and Iran last month, which temporarily halted the conflict triggered by US and Israeli strikes across the Islamic Republic. by Linda Ikeji at 09/07/2026 7:00 AM | Share this Story

…been implemented, precisely because, as I argued at the time, it was a perverse verdict. Conflicts between state and local governments must be resolved through a political and constitutional settlement, not judicial activism. But in his quest for populist but unimplementable "reforms", Tinubu seized on the Supreme Cour…

…to call for de-escalation. The Strait of Hormuz remains a flashpoint in the Middle East conflict, which began February 28 with US-Israeli strikes that killed Ali Khamenei, Iran’s supreme leader, who is to be buried in his hometown of Mashhad on Thursday. Since the attacks, Tehran has insisted on controlling the strait,…

…agencies to protect farmers during the rainy season against insecurity and communal conflicts. It also pledged closer collaboration with traditional institutions, local governments and community leaders to promote peaceful coexistence and modernise agriculture. The forum further agreed to extend regional collaboration…

…has continued to generate mixed reactions, with some arguing that unresolved marital conflicts should be addressed through communication, counselling or separation rather than cheating. Others, however, said denying a spouse intimacy for several months could place significant strain on a marriage. As discussions contin…

…relationship. He said the wife believed the distance between them would prevent future conflicts since the family was based in Nigeria while the couple lived in the United States. However, the situation changed when the husband’s mother travelled to the US to visit her son. Man recounts alleged mother-in-law’s actions…

…on Wednesday (Jul 8) that the memorandum of understanding signed with Iran to end the conflict was "over", adding he didn't want to engage with Tehran. The interim ceasefire agreement signed between Washington and Tehran - under the mediation of Pakistan - was intended to provide a 60-day window for negotiations on a p…

…in neighbouring Lebanon against the pro-Iranian group Hezbollah, which is in open conflict with Israel. “We are looking for economic channels between Lebanon and Syria, not military ones,” he said in an interview last month. AFP The post Syrian president arrives in Ankara for talks with Trump appeared first on Vanguard…

…in the vital Strait of Hormuz. The strategic shipping route remains a flashpoint in the conflict, which began in late February with massive US-Israeli strikes on Iran. Tehran insists on controlling the waterway, saying it will charge fees for passage and threatening to hit vessels that deviate from its authorised route…

…the President told the visitors that his administration has turned the longstanding conflict between farmers and herders into an economic opportunity for citizens through the introduction of the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development. " I created the Livestock Ministry to create economic opportunities for Africans.…

…compete at LA Olympics in 2028; IOC says it stands with Ukraine and does not condemn conflict Last Updated: 07/07/26 9:08pm Sky Sports' Geraint Hughes explains how the IOC's decision to provisionally lift the Russian Olympic Committee's suspension Sky Sports' Geraint Hughes explains how the IOC's decision to provisiona…

…will “closely monitor the situation”. The statement added: “The IOC condemns wars, armed conflicts and violence that cause human suffering wherever they occur.”

…communities and identified flashpoints, said preliminary findings indicate that the conflict originated from a dispute over farmland. He directed the Emir of Kagara, Alhaji Ahmad Garba-Gunna, to constitute a Peace and Reconciliation Committee to facilitate dialogue, build trust and promote lasting peace among the affec…

…training, attended by 120 participants, is part of the programme's efforts to strengthen conflict resolution mechanisms and sustain peace across the oil-rich region. According to Otuaro, the Presidential Amnesty Programme's peacebuilding initiatives have continued to yield positive outcomes under the Federal Government…

…with Obi’s supporters, Awosanya dismissed the suggestion, saying he had no personal conflict with the Obidient movement. “There’s no friction between me and anybody. I don’t even recognize them as anything. I’m focused on what I’m doing,” he said. He alleged that members of the Obidient movement attempted to hijack the…