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Iran strikes tanker in Hormuz as South Korea weighs naval expansion
Iran said on Friday that it had struck an oil tanker trying to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, while South Korea said it was considering expanding the operations of its naval unit in the region to protect its ships and oil routes.
Venezuela unblocks some news websites censored for years
Venezuela has restored access to 17 news sites that were blocked for years under Nicolas Maduro's administration. While activists welcomed the move, they noted that dozens more news portals, remain inaccessible.
Trump administration advances $24.3 billion fighter jet deal to Saudi Arabia as Houthis escalate attacks
The deal comes as Iran-backed Houthis escalate attacks on Saudi Arabia and seek control of the strategically important Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
Russians fear Putin will send them to war once election is over
Advertising campaigns in Russia are urging men to sign military contracts to avoid the prospect of forced conscription.
Pentagon weighs pulling at least 25,000 US troops from Europe: Report - Anadolu Ajansı
The Pentagon is considering withdrawing about 25,000 or more US troops from Europe, potentially reducing the American military presence on the continent by nearly one-third, NBC News reported Thursday.
2027: APC governors, Wike’s feud deepens - Vanguard News
LAGOS — THE feud between the All Progressives Congress, APC, governors and Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Minister, Mr. Nyesom Wike, deepened, yesterday, with APC leadership in the South-East throwing its weight behind the Progressive Governors’ Forum, PGF, demanding full party ...
Tinubu reacts as Nigeria wins arbitration against Sunrise Power - Premium Times Nigeria
On Thursday, an International Arbitration Tribunal under the auspices of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) in Paris issued an award in favour of Nigeria, rejecting the claims in the arbitration instituted by Sunrise Power and Transmission Company Ltd (Sunrise).
Odinkalu seeks review of judicial reversal of voters’ mandates - Punch Newspapers
Human rights lawyer and activist, Chidi Odinkalu, has criticised the judiciary over the use of the “wasted votes” doctrine in electoral disputes, saying the practice undermines the mandates given to politicians by voters. Odinkalu spoke on Thursday at the third edition of the Tun...
DA to table Buffalo City motion demanding accountability on SCOPA directives - IOL
The DA says Buffalo City must account for actions taken after SCOPA raised concerns over audit findings, infrastructure projects, consequence management and the municipality’s financial management.
Enough is enough! French fishermen block ports over petrol prices - IOL
French fishermen block ports and set fire to tyres in protest over soaring diesel prices, with fuel costs nearing record levels amid the US-Iran conflict.
Transportation chief Lopez appeals to Senate to fund EDSA busway in 2027 - Rappler
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(5th LD) Lee says S. Korea reviewing possible contribution to Hormuz but will not get involved in war - Yonhap News Agency
(5th LD) Lee says S. Korea reviewing possible contribution to Hormuz but will not get involved in war Yonhap News Agency
Fact-checking the first presidential debate - El Universal
Presidential candidates moments before the first presidential debate – Photo: CUARTOSCURO.COM[Publicidad]
Russia Votes for New Parliament in Controlled Elections - Tempo.co English
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Russians began casting ballots on Friday to elect a new lower house of parliament, kicking off a three-day vote that President Vladimir Putin's party is all but guaranteed to win.
Labor’s plans for visa overstayer detention centres branded a ‘Donald Trump twist’ on immigration
Australian Greens senator compares government’s policy to ICE as Tony Burke calls it a ‘ridiculous claim’Get our new political email, free app or daily news podcastThe federal government’s move to reopen detention centres for visa overstayers, overseen by compliance officers, has...
Zara Larsson criticises White House for using her song in deportation video
Swedish pop star Zara Larsson has condemned the White House for using one of her most recognisable songs in a social media reel.
Postmaster General breaks silence on Trump’s failed mail voting crackdown
Trump’s efforts to largely eradicate mail voting turned the postal service into an unlikely arbiter of who is eligible to vote