A new Pew Research Center survey of 42,000 respondents in 36 countries found that only 23% trust Donald Trump's leadership. The reliability of the US as a partner has also sharply declined, particularly in Sweden — from 83% to 31%.
In 2025, extreme weather in Africa killed 3,000 people. The continent is warming faster than the rest of the world, and glaciers have lost 90% of their area.
FAO and WFP predict an intensification of the food crisis in 13 regions by November 2026. Acute hunger threatens 266 million people due to conflicts.
Britain imposes 70 new sanctions against the Russian Federation, including the shadow fleet and LNG tankers. The GRU network and suppliers from China, Thailand, and Turkey are targeted.
Traditions of wearing wedding rings depend on culture: in Ukraine, the right hand is chosen, while in the USA, it is the left. The custom originates from Egypt and symbolizes eternity.
Algeria has begun construction of a section of the Trans-Saharan gas pipeline from Nigeria to the EU. The capacity of the main line will be 30 billion cubic meters of gas per year.
In Borno State, 74 people have died from cholera, and more than 7,000 have fallen ill. The spread of the disease is exacerbated by a lack of clean water and the consequences of prolonged conflicts.
The US and Nigeria eliminated 200 ISIS militants and destroyed their logistical bases. The US military will continue operations against terrorists in the region.
A court in Nigeria has sentenced four individuals to death for the murder of 41 people in a church. More than 100 others were injured during the terrorist attack in the city of Owo.
Russians recruit Africans through job advertisements, seize their passports, and force them to go to war. Another Nigerian national was liquidated in the Kharkiv region.
Zelenskyy is open to meetings with African leaders. Ukraine is expanding its network of embassies and aims to increase trade turnover beyond 6.7 billion dollars.
In Kwara State, armed assailants kidnapped 25 people and killed three during two separate attacks. Police and military forces have launched a large-scale operation to locate the missing persons.
Nigeria and the US eliminated 175 ISIS militants during a joint operation. Weapons depots, financial networks, and high-ranking commanders were destroyed.
In Borno and Oyo states, militants kidnapped more than 80 students during attacks on schools. Authorities are conducting searches, and police have detained three suspects.
In Yobe State, militants attacked an army training center from several directions. At least 17 police officers were killed as a result of the jihadist attack.
Trump announced the liquidation of ISIS leader Abu-Bilal al-Minuki during a joint US-Nigeria mission. He headed the terrorist network in the African Sahel.
In Borno State, armed militants attacked a secondary school near the Sambisa Forest. Police are determining the number of missing children who may have been kidnapped.
ISIS militants killed 29 people during an attack on the Nigerian village of Guyaku. Additionally, 23 students were kidnapped in the country, eight of whom remain in captivity.
In the city of Lokoja, attackers kidnapped 23 students from an unregistered educational institution. Currently, 15 children have already been released, while the search for the remaining eight continues.
Eddie Hearn has confirmed a deal for a bout between the British boxers at the end of the year. Prior to this, Joshua will step into the ring against Cristian Prangi on July 25.
Ajay Banga warned of an employment crisis for 1. 2 billion people in developing countries. The World Bank is focusing on investment and infrastructure.
Nigeria's Attorney General reported 386 convictions in terrorism cases. Some convicts received up to 20 years in prison during four days of court proceedings.
Russia is trying to sell LNG disguised as fuel from Oman or Nigeria amid a shortage in the region. Buyers are offered fake documents and a shadow fleet.
Moscow is introducing stablecoins in Nigeria and Zimbabwe through the A7 platform. The system is linked to Promsvyazbank for hidden settlements, bypassing SWIFT.
The military freed civilians abducted during an Easter service. At least five people died as a result of attacks by armed groups.
Bali police established that Ihor Komarov had been under long-term surveillance before his dismemberment. Seven foreign suspects have already fled abroad.
As a result of the Iranian attack, 11 people were killed and 178 were injured. UAE defense forces successfully destroyed 58 aerial targets within one day.
The war in Iran has blocked the supply of 600,000 barrels of oil daily. African countries are depleting reserves and trying to find alternative fuel sources.
Explosions at a post office and a market in Nigeria resulted in fatalities. Security forces suspect Boko Haram and the Islamic State.
Explosions occurred near a hospital and at two markets in the city of Maiduguri. Authorities report dozens killed and wounded due to suspected suicide attacks.
