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Europe became the world’s biggest arms importer over the last five years as governments reacted to Russia’s threat and waning confidence in U.S. security commitments, data from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute showed on Monday. European countries more than trebled their arms imports in 2021-25 versus 2016-2020 to supply Ukraine in its defence against Russian invasion and to rebuild their own militaries after decades of under- “The sharp increase in arms flows to European states pushed global arms transfers up almost 10 per cent,” Mathew George, Director of the SIPRI Arms Transfers Programme, said. Europe accounted for 33% of…
Iran on Monday named Mojtaba Khamenei to succeed his father Ali Khamenei as supreme leader, signalling that hardliners remain firmly in charge, while the week-old U.S.-Israeli war with Iran sent oil prices surging and Asian stock markets into a nosedive. Iranian institutions and politicians, from the foreign ministry to lawmakers, issued statements expressing their allegiance to the country’s new supreme leader as the war entered its 10th day and fresh missile and drone strikes reverberated across the Middle East. “We will obey the commander-in-chief until the last drop of our blood,” a statement from the defence council said. Senior cleric Ayatollah Sadeq Amoli-Larijani said Mojtaba…
Australians were downloading virtual private networks (VPNs) in droves, while one of the world’s largest porn distributors said it was blocking users from its platforms as the country rolled out sweeping online age restrictions on Monday. Last December, Australia became the first country to impose a nationwide ban on teenagers using social media. A separate law now requires AI-powered chatbot services to keep certain content – including pornography, extreme violence and self-harm and eating disorder material – from minors or face fines of up to A$49.5 million ($34.5 million). The country also joined Britain, France and dozens of U.S. states requiring websites…
A woman fired numerous shots into the Beverly Hills home of pop music star Rihanna on Sunday, and a round went through a wall of the house, local news outlets reported Sunday. The Los Angeles Times and NBC4, citing a Los Angeles Police spokesperson, reported that authorities responded to the shooting at 1:21 p.m. (2021 GMT) Sunday and detained a 30-year-old female suspect. Los Angeles police and a representative for Rihanna did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Rihanna was at home but no injuries were reported, the Los Angeles Times said, citing a source. The newspaper cited police…
“They don’t come on their own by bus or taxi because it’s very complicated for a woman to move around the city, especially for young women,” station founder Hamida Anan told UN News, explaining the laws preventing them from doing so.Once they arrive at the studio, the journalists hold their editorial meeting, prepare their shows and go live on air.‘Glimmer of hope in the darkness’The station, which receives support from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), operates with a team of around 30 women and broadcasts across much of the country, except in about a dozen of…
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Peter Obi has declared 2027 presidential bid and stated that APC Governors won’t intimidate him to back down. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that Former Anambra State Governor and 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has declared his intention to contest the 2027 presidential election, insisting he will not be intimidated by the large number of governors in the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Obi made the declaration while addressing supporters during an empowerment programme in Njikoka, Anambra State, on Friday. The former Labour Party presidential candidate said several political moves have allegedly been orchestrated to discourage him from running in the next…
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 March 2026 – GOOD Vision Technologies Co., Limited, a pioneer in ophthalmic optics and diagnostics, today announced the global debut of oka³y!™, a first-of-its-kind “3A” Freeform Orthokeratology (Ortho-K) solution. Unveiled at the 51st International Exhibition of Inventions in Geneva, the technology solves the industry’s most persistent hurdles by leveraging proprietary AI and freeform optics: AI-guided fitting, Astigmatic precision, and Asymmetric cornea alignment. Beyond Traditional Toric Lenses: The Future of Freeform Orthokeratology With myopia expected to affect 50% of the world’s population by 2050, demand for effective management is high. While Ortho-K is…
•As experts list implications •FG begins new phase •Transmission, distribution challenges persist — Prof Oke •Missed targets impose costs on homes, businesses, economy — LCCI By Udeme Akpan, Energy Editor Despite the injection of €2.3billion (N3.7 trillion at current exchange rate), to the Presidential Power Initiative, PPI, the flagship electricity project has completely collapsed. Vanguard learned that the five year project planned to ramp up Nigeria’s power output to 25,000 megawatts (MW) between 2020 and 2025 has formally closed, with power output failing to reach even 7,000 MW. Under the €2.3 billion PPI, driven by FGN Power and executed by Siemens of…
Matchday 29 of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) produced several surprising outcomes as teams fought hard for points with the season entering its crucial stage. One of the biggest shocks came at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium where Kwara United stunned hosts Katsina United with a 2–1 away victory. The important win boosted Kwara United’s hopes of escaping the relegation zone. In Enugu, Rangers International delivered one of the most outstanding performances of the round as they overwhelmed league leaders Remo Stars 4–1 at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium. Kenneth Igboke gave Rangers an early lead in the fourth minute before…
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