US and Nigerian forces launched precision missile strikes on Christmas Day targeting ISIS-linked militants in Sokoto State. Get the full details on the operation, its targets, and the complex terrorism landscape in Nigeria's North-west.
Following US air strikes in Sokoto, we detail the Tomahawk cruise missile's precision, range, and global combat history. Discover the weapon's strategic role.
Russia escalates war with mass missile and drone attack on Kyiv, injuring 8, just before Zelensky meets Trump to discuss a new 20-point peace plan. Read the latest on the conflict and diplomatic efforts.
A Nigerian man on X refutes viral claims that the recent US military strike in Sokoto missed its target, stating the North refused to share images of the destruction. Read the full story and reactions.
A foreign analyst confirms the US used Tomahawk cruise missiles from a warship in the Gulf of Guinea to hit ISIS targets in Sokoto on Christmas Day. Get the full details and social media reactions.
North Korea's Kim Jong Un has directed factories to massively increase missile output by 2026, citing military needs and deepening cooperation with Russia. Read the full analysis.
A Russian drone strike breached Chernobyl's protective dome. Ukraine now faces a 3-4 year repair race to prevent a new radioactive disaster. Full details inside.
Ukrainian workers risk their lives to evacuate horses from a state stud farm in Zaporizhzhia as Russian attacks escalate. Read how the war impacts animals.
Russian paramilitary forces in the Central African Republic pledge to ensure secure elections this Sunday. Read about the security landscape and geopolitical stakes.
Chernobyl's director warns a direct Russian missile hit could collapse the inner radiation shelter, causing a 'mini-earthquake'. Full restoration may take 3-4 years. Read the urgent update.
Stanislav 'Spaniard' Orlov, leader of a neo-Nazi football hooligan battalion, shot dead near Sevastopol. Russian authorities give vague explanation. Read the full report.
A top Russian military official, Lt. Gen. Fanil Sarvarov, was killed in a car bombing in Moscow. Authorities are investigating, with potential Ukrainian involvement suggested. Read the latest details.
Tears flowed as 12 miners killed by suspected herdsmen were buried in Plateau State. The attack in Atosoh community has left many missing. Read the full report on the tragic incident.
EU leaders meet in a crucial summit to unlock €210bn in frozen Russian assets for Ukraine, but face strong opposition from Belgium. Will they find a deal before Ukraine's cash crunch hits?
Suspected herdsmen killed 12 artisanal miners and abducted three in Barkin Ladi, Plateau State. Community leaders urge security action amid Christmas season warnings.
German lawmakers greenlight a historic €50 billion in defence purchases, ramping up military readiness as Russia's threat grows and US commitments waver. Read the full details.
Naveed Akram faces 59 charges, including 15 counts of murder, for the Bondi Beach attack on a Jewish Hanukkah event. Police allege it was an ISIS-inspired terrorist act. Read the full details.
EU leaders meet in Brussels to decide on funding Ukraine's war effort, debating a risky plan to use €200 billion in frozen Russian central bank assets. Will they reach a deal?
Gunmen attacked two communities in Sokoto's Sabon-Birni LGA, killing several and abducting many. The violence targeted a mosque during morning prayers. Read the full report.
Russian overnight attacks with 704 drones & missiles target Ukraine's energy grid & railways, leaving thousands without heat & water. Details on the strikes and ongoing US peace talks.
The EU's plan to use €210bn in frozen Russian assets for Ukraine faces legal risks, while ignoring calls for colonial reparations in Africa. This double standard threatens Europe's financial credibility. Read the full analysis.
Experts warn Serbia faces years of economic fallout, job losses, and budget risks after the shutdown of its only oil refinery due to US sanctions on Russian owners. Read the full analysis.
The European Union has struck a landmark deal to end all imports of Russian gas by 2027. Get the full timeline and details on this major energy shift.
The European Union has agreed to ban all Russian gas imports by 2027, aiming to cut off funds for Moscow's war. Discover the timeline and implications for energy security.
A Russian couple, convicted crypto fraudsters, were lured, tortured, and killed in the UAE after kidnappers failed to access £380 million in digital wallets. Three suspects arrested.
A rare Fabergé Winter Egg, commissioned by Russia's last Tsar, has sold for a record £22.9 million at Christie's in London. Discover the history of this imperial masterpiece.
A beachside office in the Cook Islands is being used by dozens of tankers to smuggle Russian and Iranian oil, undermining Western sanctions. New Zealand expresses alarm. Read the full investigation.
Armed bandits stormed Unguwar Tsamiya in Kano, kidnapping 11 residents and taking two cows. The attack heightens fears in rural communities. Read for details and community impact.
Suspected Boko Haram insurgents attacked Malari, Konduga LGA, abducting two. Police crack team resisted the invasion. No lives lost. Read the full report.
Niger's military regime announces international uranium sales from nationalized French mines. Junta asserts sovereignty over natural resources amid growing Russia ties.