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Ukraine has intensified its drone attacks on Russian energy facilities. Recently, one of the strikes targeted the Rosneft oil refinery in Ryazan, Russia. The explosion killed one worker and injured three others. It happened during maintenance when equipment lost pressure. Refinery Suffers Another Hit The refinery processes about 262,000 barrels of oil daily. This output…
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Oil prices have surged recently amid growing concerns over a global economic slowdown and heightened geopolitical tensions, particularly in the Middle East. The increase comes as the United States intensifies military actions against Yemen’s Houthi rebels following a series of attacks on shipping routes in the Red Sea. This escalation has raised fears of potential…
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U.S. President Donald Trump has made it clear that he has no plans to relax the tariffs on steel and aluminum imports. Speaking recently, Trump emphasized his commitment to protecting domestic industries, despite growing pressure from international partners and economic analysts. Tariff Background In March 2018, Trump introduced 25% tariffs on steel and 10% on…
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The United States launched massive airstrikes in Yemen, targeting Iran-backed Houthi rebels. President Donald Trump ordered the attacks after repeated Houthi assaults on ships in the Red Sea. At least 31 people died, including many civilians. The strikes mark one of the largest US military actions in the Middle East under Trump’s leadership. Details of…
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U.S. President Donald Trump has announced plans for a major travel ban. This new measure could impact citizens from 41 countries. He says it is necessary to boost national security. The goal is to address gaps in visa processes and improve information-sharing between countries. Three-Tier Travel Ban Structure The proposed ban follows a three-tier system:…
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has voiced doubts about Russian President Vladimir Putin’s commitment to achieving peace in Ukraine. He stressed that Putin must immediately stop his attacks and agree to a truce. Starmer pointed out that Ukraine has already committed to a 30-day unconditional ceasefire, making it clear that the next move should come…
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SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has announced that the company’s Starship rocket will set off on its first mission to Mars by the end of 2026. This ambitious journey will include Tesla’s humanoid robot, Optimus, marking a major step toward Musk’s goal of interplanetary exploration. He shared that human missions to Mars could start as early…
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The United States has expelled South African Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool after he publicly criticized President Donald Trump. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that Rasool was declared persona non grata and is “no longer welcome” in the country. According to Rubio, Rasool is a “race-baiting politician who hates America.” The decision came shortly after Rasool’s…
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Newly appointed Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has taken a firm stance on national sovereignty. He declared that Canada will never become part of the United States. This response came after US President Donald Trump suggested annexing Canada as the 51st state. Moreover, Trump imposed heavy tariffs on Canadian goods, further escalating tensions between the…
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An 11-member Independent Judicial Accountability Panel (IJAP), which includes three retired justices, has criticized the Supreme Court’s judgment on the political crisis in Rivers State. Led by retired Justice Mojeed Owoade of the Court of Appeal, the panel shared its concerns after its first meeting in Abuja on Friday, March 14, 2025. Concerns Over Judgment…