Politics

The Australian government has directed all non-essential staff to evacuate from Israel and the United Arab Emirates as security concerns intensify across the Middle East region. Australia’s Foreign Minister, Penny Wong, announced the emergency directive […]

Summary: Two oil tankers burst into flames after attack near Iraqi coast. One dead, 38 rescued as Iran-linked incident threatens global oil supply through Strait of Hormuz. The global oil market is once again on […]

In a decisive military victory, Nigerian troops have successfully repelled a major coordinated terrorist offensive in Yobe State, eliminating over 20 Boko Haram/ISWAP insurgents, including a high-ranking commander. The Joint Task Force (North East) Operation […]

Summary: A US KC-135 Stratotanker has crashed in western Iraq during Operation Epic Fury, amid rising tensions between America and Iran that are affecting global oil prices and shipping routes. A United States military refuelling […]

Summary: South Korea introduces fuel price ceiling to cushion impact of Iran conflict on energy supply. Learn how this affects Africa’s fourth-largest Asian trading partner and global oil markets. South Korea has taken decisive action […]

Summary: President Trump addresses alleged Iranian sleeper cells in the US and potential drone attack plans targeting California. FBI alerts law enforcement as investigations continue. President Donald Trump has confirmed that US authorities are investigating […]

Summary: Iran’s new leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei has ordered the closure of the Strait of Hormuz despite Trump’s warnings, threatening global oil supplies and sending prices above $100 per barrel. The tension in the Middle […]