…said the US was “ready to go against the Islamic Republic” but that Tehran and other Middle Eastern countries had asked him to hold off on fresh strikes. He said he had made the decision, subject to reaching a deal with Iran. “This would include the Immediate, Complete and Total OPENING OF THE HORMUZ STRAIT, and an end…

…the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. "We have just been asked by Iran, and other Middle Eastern Countries, to hold off any attack in that the perimeters of a deal has been agreed to," Trump said in a post on Truth Social. "This would include the Immediate, Complete, and Total OPENING OF THE HORMUZ STRAIT, and an end…

…the Islamic Republic but decided to hold off following requests from Iran and several Middle Eastern countries seeking more time for diplomacy. According to Trump, the proposed agreement would include the immediate and complete reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and measures aimed at eliminating what he described as Ira…

The United Nations wants an immediate end to fighting in the Middle East, citing increasing violence and civilian casualties across the Middle East. The global body pointed to Israeli airstrikes in Gaza, operations in southern Lebanon and the West Bank, as well as the United States and Iran’s military actions. The Offi…

…been offered to Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal by his representatives, but a move to the Middle East is considered unlikely. The Portuguese international is said to prefer remaining in European football at this stage of his career. Chelsea signed Neto from Wolves in 2024 for an initial fee of around £54 million. Since…

…Tehran was "going to get a beating" for an attempted Iranian attack on US forces in the Middle East. Speaking to Fox News, the US president said, "We are going to beat the f**king sh*t out of them." It comes hours after joint strikes by Washington and Riyadh against Iran-backed militias in Iraq, in response to attacks…

…vowed to hit back hard at Iran after it attacked US bases in Jordan on Wednesday, as the Middle East war reignited and once again drew in the Islamic republic’s proxies. The warning came after a short lull in the fighting that had spurred hopes of a return to negotiations appeared to draw to an end, sending oil prices…

…between the United States and Iran eased fears of prolonged supply disruptions in the Middle East, with Brent dropping below $84 per barrel after trading above $100 last week. Data from Oilprice.com showed that Brent, the global oil benchmark, declined from around $87 per barrel on Monday to approximately $83.92 on Tue…

…about building an economy for entertainment and relaxation. He said in Europe and some Middle Eastern countries, such as the United Arab Emirates and Qatar, economies are not only boosted by good roads but also by the hospitality industry created to provide comfort and relaxation to tourists. “If not for this crisis in…

…Iran has effectively blockaded the Strait of Hormuz since the outbreak of the latest Middle East conflict in late February, raising concerns over the security of one of the world's busiest maritime oil and gas transit routes. No immediate response has been issued by the countries or shipping companies involved in the r…

…cent. The surge, which was linked to disruptions in the global oil market following the Middle East crisis, placed significant pressure on airlines because aviation fuel accounts for about 40 per cent of their operating costs. Although intense competition initially prevented carriers from immediately passing the higher…

…for the Zionists' deception - Iran warns Iran's army has warned that the conflict in the Middle East could expand further if the United States launches additional attacks on the Islamic Republic, ahead of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to Washington this week.Army spokesman Mohammad Akraminia issued…

…Times reported that concerns about depleting key American air defence munitions in the Middle East shaped the decisionAxios cited sources saying the US military was drawing up plans for a possible return to major combat operationsFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! US President Donald Trump has ordere…

…after leaving Turkish side Erzurumspor, and is expected to explore opportunities in the Middle East. Josh Maja remains available after his contract with West Bromwich Albion expired, with reports linking the 27-year-old with Watford, Bristol City and Stoke City as he seeks his next move in the Championship.

…oil prices have remained under pressure amid renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, increasing the cost of crude procurement for refiners worldwide.As of Friday afternoon, Brent crude was trading at $97.76 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) stood at $89.87 per barrel. Although prices have eased…

…US-led talks on ending the fighting are at a deadlock, with Washington focused on the Middle East and Moscow intent on seizing the whole of eastern Ukraine. Russian occupational authorities in southern Ukraine said a Ukrainian strike on an Azov Sea village killed eight people, including two children. Yevgeny Balitsky,…

…as it looked ahead to the second half of 2026 following disruptions caused by the Middle East conflict. The association made the call against the backdrop of the latest National Bureau of Statistics data, which showed that Nigeria’s headline inflation eased marginally to 15.91 per cent in June 2026 from 15.93 per cent…

…aimed at expanding travel options between Nigeria, West and Central Africa, and the Middle East, in a move expected to deepen regional connectivity and strengthen commercial ties between the United Arab Emirates and Africa. The partnership, announced by both airlines in a jointly signed statement, will enable passenger…

…Citing actions against Islamic jihadist groups in Nigeria, Somalia, Syria and the Middle East region, he said that the sustained action was driven by the September 11th attacks and subsequent jihadist attacks in Bali, Madrid, and London, among others. “For the last 25 years, U.S. counterterrorism and that of our partne…

…has been captured after an international manhunt. Khalid Satary, 54, was cuffed in the Middle East on Monday after more than three years on the lam for allegedly orchestrating a scheme to defraud Medicare of over $547 million, the US Department of Justice announced on Tuesday, July 21. Satary was indicted in 2019 in th…

…rally in crude prices has been driven largely by heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, raising concerns about possible supply disruptions. For the Dangote Refinery, which processes both Nigerian and imported crude oil, higher international crude prices translate directly into increased feedstock costs, a…

…Strait of Hormuz heightened fears of a prolonged disruption to crude supplies from the Middle East. Brent crude rose above the $90-per-barrel mark as reports emerged that a Kuwait-owned oil products tanker was struck by an unidentified projectile near Oman, while Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed that tw…

…not finished at all…we’re not leaving right now.” Iran stepped up its strikes in the Middle East on Tuesday, two weeks after its war with the United States resumed, with Jordan, Kuwait and Bahrain coming under attack. AFP

…acute food insecurity due to the ongoing conflict, while the prolonged crisis in the Middle East could push millions more into hunger. Laborde noted that although higher energy and fertiliser costs linked to the conflict have had a limited impact so far, the crisis is far from over. AFP

…with globally recognised industry platforms such as Cannes Lions, Loeries Africa Middle East Awards, and the African Cristal Festival. With nearly two decades of experience spanning journalism, public relations, corporate communications, brand strategy and marketing, Udoh has emerged as one of the few Nigerian professi…