President Donald Trump warns Iran over Qatar gas attack amid escalating war, distances the U.S. from Israel’s action. Trump posted on Truth Social, calling for no more strikes there, and vowing overwhelming retaliation against Iran if it targets Qatar again. The conflict intensified when Iranian missiles struck Qatar’s Ras Laffan—the world’s largest LNG facility—following Israel’s attack on the Iranian side of the shared South Pars gas field. The past three weeks have seen U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iranian sites, Iranian counterattacks on Gulf energy infrastructure causing production halts and 25% spikes in European gas prices, plus a joint demand...
Lionel Messi Hits 900 Career Goals At 38, After Inter Miami CF Draws 1-1 With Nashville
Lionel Messi becomes the second man player in history to score 900 goals in official matches after scoring in Inter Miami’s 1-1 Concacaf Champions Cup second-leg draw with Nashville SC on Wednesday. After missing the chance to hit 900 in his past two games, Messi wasted no time in the second leg, picking up a pass in the box, cutting to his left and then firing back across goal to give Miami the lead inside of 10 minutes. The Inter Miami captain reaches 900 official career goals at age 38, becoming the fastest player in history to reach the milestone,...
Text Of The Speech By President Tinubu At The State Banquet In His Honour At Windsor Castle
President Tinubu: It is a profound honour to stand before you today, representing the people of Nigeria as we reaffirm the enduring bonds of friendship, history, and shared purpose that have united our two nations for several centuries. Allow me first to express my sincere appreciation to Your Majesty and to Her Majesty, The Queen for the warmth and generosity extended to me, my wife, Oluremi, and the Nigerian delegation. As the first Nigerian leader to speak here at Windsor Castle, which has served the British Crown for nearly a millennium, is particularly historic. Windsor has stood as a symbol...
King Charles Host Nigerian President Bola Tinubu At Windsor Castle For His State Visit
King Charles III: ‘Last week, I was delighted to host a jollof and tea party at St. James’s Palace. I was firmly assured that the jollof was only the best. Nigerian of course.’
Venezuela’s Acting President Names New Defense Chief To Replace Longtime Maduro Loyalist
Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez announced a major Cabinet shake-up Wednesday with the appointment of a new defense minister to replace Gen. Vladimir Padrino López, who had been a cornerstone of the military’s long-standing support for former President Nicolás Maduro. Rodríguez announced the transition on her Telegram channel, saying the appointment of Gen. Gustavo González López to the role was effective immediately. She also thanked Padrino López for his “loyalty to the Homeland” and expressed confidence in his future roles. The announcement comes more than 10 weeks after Rodríguez became acting head of state following the Jan. 3 U.S. military...
Thailand Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul To Remain In Power Following Parliament Vote
Thailand’s incumbent Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul won a vote in Parliament on Thursday to remain in office, according to an official tally. The leader of the Bhumjaithai Party garnered 293 votes, exceeding the required majority of the 498 members who attended the session in the House of Representatives. Anutin is expected to take office a few days after obtaining a formal appointment from King Maha Vajiralongkorn and the new cabinet is expected to be appointed in the following weeks. Anutin’s Bhumjaithai Party won 191 seats in February’s general election, according to official results, and has since built a coalition with...