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E-waste crisis: Piles of ‘electronic junk’ flood Nigeria with scrap
E-waste crisis: Piles of ‘electronic junk’ flood Nigeria with scrap

As per UN report around 60,000 tonnes of used electronics waste enter Nigeria through key ports each year

UAE may join international force to reopen Strait of Hormuz, FT reports
UAE may join international force to reopen Strait of Hormuz, FT reports

The proposal aims to form a ‘Hormuz Security Force’ to protect against attacks and escort shipping

Trump’s signature to appear on US dollar in historic move after 165 years
Trump’s signature to appear on US dollar in historic move after 165 years

The recent move will phase out US treasurer's signature for the first time since 1861

Trump extends 10-day pause on Iran energy plant strikes, hints at 'new talks'
Trump extends 10-day pause on Iran energy plant strikes, hints at 'new talks'

Trump hints, this decision came as negotiation talks with Iran upon new peace plan are 'going very well'

BREAKING: Iran mobilises 1 million fighters for ground war against US forces
BREAKING: Iran mobilises 1 million fighters for ground war against US forces

Fighters pledged to create a ‘historic hell’ for American troops on Iranian soil

Where to see Northern lights tonight: 10 US states under solar storm watch
Where to see Northern lights tonight: 10 US states under solar storm watch

Look north between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. in areas away from city lights

Larry Fink predicts global recession risk as oil prices threaten $150 peak
Larry Fink predicts global recession risk as oil prices threaten $150 peak

The Middle East conflict is creating the largest supply disruption in history, said Larry Fink

IOC announces lifetime ban on trans women in female categories
IOC announces lifetime ban on trans women in female categories

The latest policy also excludes athletes who were looking to compete in female categories with differences in sex development

EU diplomat accuses Russia of aiding Iran to ‘Kill Americans’
EU diplomat accuses Russia of aiding Iran to ‘Kill Americans’

The conflict in Ukraine and the Middle East are inextricably linked, said Kaja Kallas

Na’Ziyah Harris killer Jarvis Butts dies in prison: Inside his cause of death
Na’Ziyah Harris killer Jarvis Butts dies in prison: Inside his cause of death

Jarvis Butts was sentenced to 35 to 60 years in prison

China urges US, Iran to hold peace talks as conflict intensifies
China urges US, Iran to hold peace talks as conflict intensifies

'As long as talks begin, there is hope for peace,' says China's foreign minister, Wang Yi

Top 20 airlines lose $53 billion amid US-Israel-Iran war
Top 20 airlines lose $53 billion amid US-Israel-Iran war

The crisis is being fueled by a dramatic spike in energy prices

Venezuela’s ex-president Maduro denies all criminal charges in ‘narcoterrorism’ case
Venezuela’s ex-president Maduro denies all criminal charges in ‘narcoterrorism’ case

Ousted Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro was charged with cocaine, narco-terrorism, FARC-linked cartel ties

Iranian embassy in South Africa mocks Donald Trump with debunked Mary Anne Trump post
Iranian embassy in South Africa mocks Donald Trump with debunked Mary Anne Trump post

The viral meme that surfaced years ago has no basis in reality

BREAKING: Israel confirms killing of IRGC top naval chief Alireza Tangsiri in Bandar Abbas strike
BREAKING: Israel confirms killing of IRGC top naval chief Alireza Tangsiri in Bandar Abbas strike

The attack also reportedly claimed the lives of several other senior naval officials

Trump to meet Xi Jinping in May as US–Iran conflict delays China visit
Trump to meet Xi Jinping in May as US–Iran conflict delays China visit

Trump will meet Chinese leader eight years after his first visit to China in 2017

Breaking: Iran drone attack kills two, injures three in UAE as Iran‑US tensions continue
Breaking: Iran drone attack kills two, injures three in UAE as Iran‑US tensions continue

UAE officials confirmed that deaths were caused by falling debris after missiles intercepted

Oil prices rises higher as Iran rejects peace plan, hopes fades for de-escalation
Oil prices rises higher as Iran rejects peace plan, hopes fades for de-escalation

International Brent crude rise 2%, tops $104 a barrel as Iran rejects peace talks and negotiations

Bangladesh: 24 dead as bus carrying 40 passengers falls into river while boarding ferry
Bangladesh: 24 dead as bus carrying 40 passengers falls into river while boarding ferry

As per officials, rescuers recovered 22 bodies including 6 men, 11 women, and 5 children

Trump says, ‘No plan for ceasefire’ as Iran rejects peace plan, rules out negotiations
Trump says, ‘No plan for ceasefire’ as Iran rejects peace plan, rules out negotiations

The statement came after Tehran reportedly rejected 'peace talks' and proposed 'five' new conditions

Pentagon deploys 82nd Airborne to Middle East: 1st BCT mobilised amid Iran conflict
Pentagon deploys 82nd Airborne to Middle East: 1st BCT mobilised amid Iran conflict

The paratroopers join nearly 5,000 Marines already heading to the region

Iran's 5 conditions to end the conflict? US peace plan rejected
Iran's 5 conditions to end the conflict? US peace plan rejected

Iran will continue ‘defensive operations’ until these five terms are secured

Trump’s viral Iran war ‘Hype Videos’ spark outrage among defense officials
Trump’s viral Iran war ‘Hype Videos’ spark outrage among defense officials

Critics argue the Trump regime treats war as a spectator sport

Trump: Military chiefs Hegseth and Gen Caine reject Iran settlement for ‘total victory’
Trump: Military chiefs Hegseth and Gen Caine reject Iran settlement for ‘total victory’

Trump's comments suggest his inner circle is pushing for a decisive military conclusion

Denmark's Prime minster resigns after failing in general elections
Denmark's Prime minster resigns after failing in general elections

Mette Frederiksen resigns after historic election defeat and faces tough coalition talks

Iran arrests 39 people in Tehran for allegedly spying for US and Israel
Iran arrests 39 people in Tehran for allegedly spying for US and Israel

Iran’s Intelligence Ministry confirmed seizing weapons and ammunition as well, with up to seven Starlink devices in Tehran

Tel Aviv swarmed by crows: Viral video sparks doomsday speculation
Tel Aviv swarmed by crows: Viral video sparks doomsday speculation

The birds’ behavior has been framed by some as a symbolic warning

Iranian nationals with tourist visas banned in Australia for six months
Iranian nationals with tourist visas banned in Australia for six months

Tony Burke unveils tougher immigration rules amid ongoing Middle East crisis

Iran hits US Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier amid rising tensions
Iran hits US Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier amid rising tensions

The Iranian Navy used shore-based Qader cruise missiles to strike the carrier

Oil prices fall, stocks rise as US-proposed Iran peace plan aims to ease tensions
Oil prices fall, stocks rise as US-proposed Iran peace plan aims to ease tensions

Markets in Asia and Europe move higher, while crude hovers at about $100 a barrel amid cautious optimism