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United States President Donald Trump has rejected accusations that he shared a controversial AI-generated image depicting him as Jesus Christ, insisting that the image has been widely misinterpreted. The image, posted and then deleted from his Truth Social platform, sparked criticism after circulating online showing Trump in flowing robes, surrounded by shining lights, with his arms outstretched in a pose …

US President Donald Trump has directed the American Navy to enforce a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, raising tensions with Iran following the breakdown of negotiations over its nuclear program. The announcement came on Sunday after high-level talks in Islamabad failed to achieve a breakthrough. Although Trump acknowledged that discussions had made progress, he accused Tehran of refusing to …

Iran announced that 3,375 people have died on its territory as a result of the ongoing conflict between the United States and Israel, according to official figures released on Sunday. The casualty data was provided by the head of Iran’s Legal Medicine Organization, a body operating under the country’s judiciary, and reported by state media. Abbas Masjedi revealed that these …

Pakistan launched a last-ditch diplomatic effort on Tuesday to prevent an escalation between the United States and Iran, following a dramatic warning from former US President Donald Trump signaling the possibility of devastating military action. The move came just hours before a deadline set by Trump, as tensions rise after weeks of coordinated attacks by the United States and Israel …

US President Donald Trump on Monday expanded his threat against Iran to include all power plants and bridges as an ultimatum to bring a deal closer, after Tehran rejected a 45-day ceasefire proposal and said it wanted a permanent end to the war. “The whole country can be destroyed in one night, and that night could be tomorrow night,” Trump …

Pam Bondi fired Attorney General Pam Bondi will leave her post, President Donald Trump announced Thursday, amid reports that he was frustrated with her handling of some of his key priorities. “We love Pam, and she will be moving on to a much-needed and important new job in the private sector, which will be announced at a date in the …

Russia has revoked a British diplomat’s accreditation for intelligence activities. The Federal Security Service (FSB) said in a statement on Monday in Moscow. The diplomat, identified as the second secretary of the British Embassy, ​​Janse Van Rensburg, has been ordered to leave the country within two weeks. READ ALSO: University workers gave Nigerian government an ultimatum in April to renegotiate …

The Canadian government has announced new application fees for permanent residency and citizenship, impacting Nigerians and other foreign nationals planning to move to the country. According to an official notice issued by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, the revised fees will come into effect on April 30, 2026. The agency explained that the adjustments are part of regular updates designed …

At least 30 villagers were killed following a series of coordinated attacks in western Niger Republic, near the border with Nigeria, authorities confirmed on Monday. The attack, which occurred last Thursday in the Tahoua region, was revealed by the region’s governor, Souleymane Amadou Moussa, during a broadcast on state radio. “Thirty people were killed and at least 500 heads of …

Russian authorities have denied reports that the country plans to send drones to Iran amid conflict in the Middle East region. The Kremlin said on Thursday that a Financial Times report that it was close to completing drone deliveries to Iran was a “lie”. Russia is a close ally of Iran, but has denied sending military aid to its partner …