NIGER STATE, NIGERIA — A devastating fuel tanker explosion in northern Nigeria’s Niger State has claimed the lives of at least 35 people and left several others critically injured, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) confirmed on Tuesday. According to FRSC sector commander Aishatu Saadu, the tragedy occurred when the petrol-laden tanker overturned and exploded

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LIMA, PERU — Interim President Jose Jeri has declared a 30-day state of emergency in Peru’s capital, Lima, as violent protests and a dramatic rise in extortion-related crimes continue to shake the South American nation. In a televised national address, President Jeri announced that the measure was necessary to restore order and combat a wave

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Financial technology startups in Russia are rolling out AI-driven gold ATMs designed to persuade citizens to sell their gold holdings. Despite a rally of more than 60% in gold prices this year, Russian investors remain cautious, valuing the precious metal as a safe haven amid economic uncertainty and international sanctions. Russia’s Gold Hoard: Tradition Meets

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Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany has officially signed a two-year contract extension, keeping him at the helm of the German giants until June 2029. The announcement underscores the club’s confidence in Kompany’s leadership after a remarkable start to his managerial tenure. The former Manchester City captain took charge of Bayern in May 2024, initially on

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Australia captain Alyssa Healy will miss her side’s crucial Women’s World Cup clash against England on Wednesday due to a calf injury, dealing a significant blow to the defending champions. The 35-year-old sustained a minor strain during training on Saturday, leaving Australia anxiously awaiting her recovery for the semi-finals later in the tournament. Healy’s Form

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Polish authorities have arrested eight individuals across the country on suspicion of espionage and sabotage, amid growing concerns about Russian hybrid warfare targeting nations supporting Ukraine. In a brief statement on social media, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk confirmed that the case is ongoing, emphasizing that “further operational activities are ongoing,” without providing additional details.

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Sudan’s capital, Khartoum, experienced a series of drone attacks early Tuesday, hitting areas including the vicinity of Khartoum International Airport, just a day before its long-awaited reopening. Reports from AFP and local Sudanese media describe multiple explosions and plumes of smoke across the city, reigniting concerns about ongoing instability in the war-torn country. Early-Morning Drone

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France’s former president Nicolas Sarkozy has officially begun serving a five-year prison sentence after being convicted of criminal conspiracy linked to illegal campaign financing. The 70-year-old ex-leader arrived at La Santé Prison in Paris on Tuesday morning, marking a historic moment as the first former head of an EU state to be imprisoned. Sarkozy’s Conviction

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Poet Sentenced for 2024 Attack on Slovak PM Banska Bystrica, Slovakia – A Slovak court on Tuesday sentenced 72-year-old Juraj Cintula, a poet from Levice, to 21 years in prison for the 2024 shooting of Prime Minister Robert Fico, classifying it as a “terror attack”. The Specialised Criminal Court ruled that Cintula acted “with a

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Rocky Mountain States Eye Asian LNG Markets Santa Fe, New Mexico – Governors from New Mexico and Wyoming, along with Japanese Ambassador Shigeo Yamada, outlined a potential roadmap for exporting liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the Rocky Mountain region to Asia, including Japan. The announcement was made Monday at a news conference in Santa Fe,

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