Two United States service members have been killed and another declared missing following a wave of Iranian missile and drone attacks in Jordan, the Pentagon has confirmed. According to the US Central Command (CENTCOM), the incident occurred on Friday as US and partner forces defended against Iranian ballistic missile and drone strikes targeting the area….
United States President Donald Trump has announced the cancellation of planned military strikes against Iran, citing significant progress in high-level diplomatic discussions with Tehran and signaling that a formal agreement could be reached soon. In a statement shared on his Truth Social platform on Thursday, Trump said the decision followed discussions that had been elevated…
China has tightened curbs on refined oil exports as it seeks to shield its economy from the ongoing Middle East conflict, Bloomberg News reported Thursday. The country, the world’s second-largest economy and top crude oil importer, mainly refines oil for domestic consumption but also exported 58 million tonnes of refined products—including gasoline, diesel, and jet…
The Federal Government has commenced the evacuation of Nigerians in Iran, escorting them across the Armenian border to ensure their safety as regional tensions escalate. The move follows the crisis that erupted on February 28 after coordinated military strikes on Iran by the United States and Israel, which triggered retaliatory missile and drone attacks across…
Pope Leo XIV on Sunday expressed deep concern over the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, praying that the “roar of bombs may cease” as the US–Israeli air strikes on Iran enter their ninth day. At the Angelus prayer, the US-born pontiff highlighted the “episodes of violence and devastation” and the fear that the conflict…
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has assured that the Federal Government is closely monitoring the escalating crisis in the Middle East to ensure the safety of Nigerians living in the region. NiDCOM’s Director of Media, Public Relations and Protocols, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, stated that authorities have received inquiries from Nigerians in Qatar, UAE, and Iran regarding potential…
China on Monday urged an immediate ceasefire and diplomatic negotiations to halt the ongoing Middle East conflict, now entering its third day. The call comes as Israeli and US strikes continue against Iran and Lebanon, with the conflict spilling over to regional neighbors. Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning emphasized the need to “prevent the spread…
