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Sudanese conflict fueled by illicit gold and gum arabic trade
A UN report reveals that the Sudanese war is being financed through the illegal seizure and sale of gold and gum arabic, devastating local livelihoods and fueling continued combat.
US Initiates Iran Strikes and Plans Naval Blockade of Hormuz
The United States has launched new strikes against Iran and plans to blockade the Strait of Hormuz, prompting Iranian retaliatory attacks on regional allies and escalating tensions despite ongoing diplomatic efforts.
Military tensions escalate as US and Iran exchange strikes near Strait of Hormuz
Military hostilities between the US and Iran have intensified, with both sides exchanging strikes while disputing the accessibility of the vital Strait of Hormuz, causing oil prices to rise.
Nine Family Members Slaughtered in Plateau State Attack
A family of nine was killed during an overnight attack in Riyom, Plateau State, prompting the Berom Youth Moulders-Association to call for immediate federal intervention.
Ukrainian drone strike triggers fire at Russian refinery, resulting in casualties
Ukrainian drone strikes in Russia's Samara region caused fatalities, injuries, and a fire at the Syzran oil refinery, exacerbating national fuel shortages.
Shipping Through Strait of Hormuz Drops Sharply Following US-Iran Hostilities
Maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has dropped significantly following a new wave of military strikes between the US and Iran, halting transit along key routes.
Mali Faces Renewed Series of Simultaneous Attacks
Jihadist militants and Tuareg separatist groups launched a synchronized assault across several Malian towns and a prison facility, marking a significant escalation in regional instability.
Life Resumes in Bandar Abbas as Strait of Hormuz Remains a Focal Point of US-Iran Ceasefire
Life in Bandar Abbas is slowly returning to normal under a fragile US-Iran ceasefire, though the Strait of Hormuz remains a central point of geopolitical contention.
Russian Missile and Drone Assault on Kyiv Results in Eight Deaths
A major Russian drone and missile attack on Kyiv has claimed at least eight lives and injured 25, prompting air defense responses and heightened security alerts in neighboring Poland.
WHO Reports Eastern Mediterranean Faces Half of Global Humanitarian Crisis
The WHO warns that the Eastern Mediterranean bears nearly half of the world's humanitarian burden, struggling with severe funding gaps and collapsing health systems in places like Gaza, Lebanon, and Sudan.