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August 25, 2025

300 dead in India’s Himachal Pradesh monsoon

During the past two months, the monsoon season caused widespread destruction across Himachal Pradesh, the statement said.

Flooded India
August 25, 2025

Death toll rises to six from Israeli airstrikes on Yemen’s capital

The death toll rose to six from Israeli airstrikes on Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, with 86 others wounded, the Houthi-run health ministry said Monday.

Israeli troops
August 25, 2025

Ukrainian, Canadian leaders meet on defence, energy cooperation

Ukrainian President Volodymyr met with visiting Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to discuss defence and energy cooperation between the two countries.

Carney and Zelensky
August 25, 2025

2025 Global Peace Index: Nigeria ranks 148 out of 168 countries

Nigeria emerged 148 out of 163 countries in the 2025 Global Index, ranking behind war-ravaged Palestine, Iraq, and Pakistan.

Sleeping President Bola Tinubu
August 24, 2025

‘Deranged’ British racists always attacking me for emerging Tory leader: Kemi Badenoch

The Tory leader said her critics are suffering from “Kemi Derangement Syndrome”.

Kemi Badenoch (Credit: UK Guardian)
August 24, 2025

TICAD9: AfDB, Japan strengthen ties, target $5.5 billion for Africa’s private sector

Mr Tanaka said co-financing under previous phases had already mobilised about 12 billion dollars.

African Development Bank (AfDB) building
August 23, 2025

Pentagon sacks intelligence chief Jeffrey Kruse amid Trump’s purge of U.S. military

A spokesperson for the DIA told NBC that Mr Kruse “will no longer serve as DIA Director.’’

Jeffrey Kruse
August 23, 2025

Japan designates Kisarazu city as hometown for Nigerians ‎in special visa category

Japan also named Nagai (Tanzania), Sanjo (Ghana), and Imabari (Mozambique) as hometowns for citizens from those countries.

Japan flag
August 22, 2025

Extreme heat threatens workers’ health globally, UN warns

WMO confirmed that 2024 was the hottest year on record.

United Nations
August 22, 2025

FBI raids former security chief John Bolton’s home amid feud with Trump

Mr Bolton has not been arrested or charged with any crime by the Department of Justice.

FBI agents at the home of John Bolton