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Trump Pledges Tariff Hikes on Canada Over Wildfire Smoke Impact
President Donald Trump plans to increase tariffs on Canada, citing poor forest management as the cause for widespread wildfire smoke pollution affecting the United States.
President Trump threatens trade tariffs over Canadian wildfire smoke
President Trump has threatened to levy tariffs against Canada, blaming the country for wildfire smoke blanketing US cities, while Canadian officials point to climate change and offer evidence of ongoing firefighting efforts.
Nigeria Concludes Repatriation of Nearly 1,500 Citizens from South Africa
Nigeria has officially completed the evacuation of 1,490 citizens from South Africa following weeks of anti-immigrant unrest and violence that triggered mass repatriations across the region.
US-Iran Tensions Cause Significant Decline in Strait of Hormuz Shipping Traffic
Heightened tensions between the US and Iran have led to a sharp decrease in vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, threatening global energy supply chains.
US Military Targets Iranian Infrastructure Near Strait of Hormuz
United States military strikes hit critical Iranian transport infrastructure, including airports and railways, while Iran retaliates against Gulf allies and blocks the Strait of Hormuz.
US Military Targets Iran for Sixth Consecutive Night Amid Strait of Hormuz Conflict
US forces have struck Iran for six nights in a row, with fighting intensifying over control of the critical Strait of Hormuz waterway.
US Military Launches Additional Strikes Against Iranian Targets
United States military forces have carried out a sixth night of strikes against Iran to weaken its defense capabilities, even as the White House reports that Tehran is seeking to negotiate a deal.
US Government Implements Fixed Duration Limits for Nigerian and International Visas by 2026
The US Department of Homeland Security is introducing fixed expiration dates for student, exchange, and journalist visas, ending the practice of unlimited stays for the duration of programs.
US Implements New Visa Time Limits for Nigerians and International Visitors Starting September 2026
New DHS regulations will cap visa durations for students, exchange visitors, and journalists from Nigeria and other countries beginning in September 2026.
US official calls on Nigeria to enhance safety for Christian populations
U.S. official Frank Garcia has urged the Nigerian government to prioritize the protection of Christian communities and the safe return of displaced persons following high-level security and trade meetings in Abuja.