Author: Prima News

Matthias Schmale was “appalled” by the attacks in Dnipro, Kharkiv and Kyiv, noting that many more people in several regions – including Dnipro, Odesa and Vinnitsya – are facing power outages. “Systematic attacks by the Russian Federation Armed Forces on critical infrastructure affect the daily lives of millions and cause life-threatening conditions for the most vulnerable, including older people and children,” he said in a statement posted on social media.  He recalled that international humanitarian law prohibits attacks on civilian infrastructure. Keeping families warm In the face of the “incessant attacks” on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, the UN children’s agency (UNICEF) is scaling up efforts to help keep critical services running amid freezing temperatures. Since November, UNICEF has delivered 106 mid- and large-capacity generators across the…

U.S. strikes on Iran’s Kharg Island ​do not represent a change in American strategy, U.S. ‌Vice President JD Vance said on Tuesday as a U.S. official separately told Reuters the additional strikes on military targets did not impact ​oil infrastructure. The official, who spoke to Reuters on condition ​of anonymity, described at least some of the ⁠strikes as targeting sites that had been previously struck before ​and said the attack occurred in the early morning hours ​of Tuesday. Vance, speaking separately in Budapest, said the strikes were not a change in U.S. strategy, with the Trump administration confident that it…

In 2022, California announced that it wanted to install 6 million heat pumps by 2030. So far, it’s only installed about 2.3 million, which means to make that goal, it would need to average about 2,000 installs per day for the next five years. Hitting that target could be difficult considering a typical mini split can take around a day to install and cost around $4,000 to $6,000 per zone, according to EnergySage. “We’ve got to do something different,” Mary-Ann Rau, co-founder and CEO of Merino Energy, told TechCrunch. Merino Energy, which has been operating in stealth, wants to change…

FG has budgeted N135.22bn for 2027 post-election legal battles. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the Federal Government of Nigeria has proposed N135.22 billion in the 2026 budget for what it described as “Electoral Adjudication and Post-Election Provision,” signalling a major financial commitment to managing legal disputes and obligations that typically follow elections in the country. The provision was contained in the House of Representatives Order Paper for March 31, 2026, which includes the report on the 2026 Appropriation Bill. The allocation was listed under Service-Wide Votes, a centrally managed pool of funds used by the government to finance obligations not tied…

 Afghanistan said on ​Tuesday that useful ‌discussions have taken place ​in the ​northwestern Chinese city of ⁠Urumqi to ​resolve its conflict ​with Pakistan. China, which shares its western ​border with ​both countries, has been ‌mediating ⁠to help end the worst conflict between ​the ​allies-turned-foes ⁠since the Taliban ​returned to ​power ⁠in 2021.

The Board of African Export-Import Bank has approved a $10 billion emergency support programme aimed at shielding African and Caribbean economies from the escalating economic disruptions linked to the ongoing Middle East conflict. The intervention reflects growing concern over the exposure of import-dependent economies to global supply shocks, particularly in energy, food and industrial inputs. The Gulf region remains a critical source of crude oil, liquefied natural gas and fertiliser exports, while also serving as a key transit corridor for global trade flows. Any disruption within this region carries immediate consequences for countries heavily reliant on imported fuel, agricultural inputs…

 Russian satellites have made dozens of detailed imagery surveys of military facilities and critical sites across the Middle East to help Iran strike U.S. forces ​and other targets, according to a Ukrainian intelligence assessment. The conclusions, reviewed by Reuters, also found that Russian and Iranian hackers were collaborating in the cyber domain. They ‌represent the most detailed account yet of how Russia has provided secret support to Iran since Israel and the U.S. launched their assault on February 28. Russian satellites, the undated assessment said, made at least 24 surveys of areas in 11 Middle Eastern countries from March 21 to 31,…

Filmmaker and actor John Ekanem has released “Brothers in Arms, a compelling faith-based film that keeps viewers guessing with an unexpected twist. Starring Stan Nze, Eso Dike, Blessing Obasi-Nze, Tana Adelana, and Chinonso Arubayi, the film weaves spirituality and suspense into a story that holds audiences firmly on the edge of their seats. In a statement to PREMIUM TIMES on Tuesday, Ekanem said the film, directed by Valentine Edochie, delves into the delicate balance between success and identity, loyalty and distraction, and the quiet struggles that can either fracture relationships or bring them closer. He added that, produced by Oluwamayowa…

Troops of the 25 Brigade have successfully foiled a suspected attack by members of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) along the Damboa axis in Borno State. The development was disclosed in a post shared on X on Tuesday by security analyst Zagazola Makama. According to the post, the incident occurred on April 5,:2026, at about 9:35 pm, when suspected terrorists were sighted through surveillance systems moving towards Damboa town from the Timbuktu Triangle area. Makama said the troops reportedly quickly mobilised in armoured vehicles and moved to intercept the attackers. They set up an ambush along the route…

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he will order sweeping attacks on Iranian civilian ​power plants and bridges on Tuesday night unless Tehran makes a deal aimed at ending the five-week war with Iran. Trump’s vow at a White ‌House press conference came ahead of the 8 p.m. EDT deadline on Tuesday (0000 GMT Wednesday) that he set for Iran to comply with U.S. conditions. Trump is demanding Iran forswear nuclear weapons and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil transit waterway. He said: “The entire country can be taken out in one night, and that night might be tomorrow night.” “I hope I don’t…