Written by Global Conflict: US-Israel War on Iran
The conflict in the Middle East has entered its seventh day following the reported death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
- Intensified Bombing: Tehran faced heavy bombardment overnight, with residents describing it as the “worst night” of strikes so far. Targets included a military academy and radar bases.
- Regional Spillover: Iran has targeted the Israeli embassy in Bahrain and the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar. Azerbaijan is withdrawing diplomats from Iran after drone strikes hit its territory.
- US Political Response: The US House narrowly rejected a resolution to end the war. President Trump stated he must be “involved” in choosing Iran’s next leader and ruled out a ground invasion as a “waste of time”.
- Travel Chaos: Over 11,000 flights have been canceled in the Middle East, leading to a scramble for citizens to evacuate the region.
Nigeria News
- Security & Protests: Shiite Muslim groups are protesting across Nigeria, including in Lagos and Northern states, following the killing of Khamenei. Separately, gunmen in Kebbi killed two policemen at a checkpoint.
- Energy Crisis: Nigeria’s power generation has dropped significantly due to a gas supply crisis, falling as low as 2,898 MW.
- Economic Reform: 12 states have now enacted tax harmonization laws as part of the federal government’s broader tax reform agenda.
- Political Shifts: Former Bayelsa Governor Seriake Dickson has resigned from the PDP to join the newly registered NDC.
Other International Headlines
- US Politics: The Justice Department released new Epstein files containing claims against Donald Trump. Trump also fired DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, naming Markwayne Mullin as her replacement.
- South America: The US and Venezuela have agreed to resume diplomatic ties following the capture of Nicolás Maduro.
- Europe: Finland is planning to lift its decades-old ban on hosting nuclear weapons due to changes in its defense environment.
Sports & Entertainment
- Football: Lionel Messi and his Inter Miami teammates were honored by President Trump at the White House following their MLS Cup win.
- WAFCON 2026: CAF has postponed the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations just 12 days before its scheduled kickoff in Morocco.
- Celebrity: Pop icon Britney Spears was arrested in California on suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI).
Credits: Al Jazeera, The Punch, BBC, The Christian Science Monitor.