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South Korea will provide cash assistance to about 36 million people to ease the impact of rising fuel prices linked to the Middle East conflict. The National Assembly approved a 26.2 trillion-won supplementary budget to support low and middle-income earners facing economic pressure. Under the new programme, eligible residents in ...

Spain has said it has taken “all necessary measures” to prevent the spread of hantavirus after a cruise ship evacuation involving infected passengers sparked international concern. The Spanish government confirmed that evacuation and health control procedures were fully implemented after passengers and crew from the Dutch-flagged MV Hondius were repatriated ...

Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation with India in key sectors including trade, agriculture, renewable energy, defence and technology. The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dunoma Ahmed, made this known during a meeting with the Indian High Commissioner to Nigeria, Abhishek Singh, in Abuja. ...

US Congressman Riley Moore has urged the administration of Donald Trump to take “forceful action” after a deadly attack in Plateau State. Moore reacted to reports of an attack in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area, where gunmen reportedly opened fire on mourners during a mass burial. Several people were feared ...

Nigeria and Somalia have agreed to strengthen bilateral ties and security cooperation. The agreement followed a meeting in Abuja between Dunoma Ahmed and Mohamed Osman Mohamed. Both officials discussed ways to improve security, economic growth, and migration management. Ahmed said Nigeria is ready to support Somalia’s efforts in stabilisation and ...

The NDLEA and Ghana’s Narcotics Control Commission have signed a new agreement to strengthen the fight against drug trafficking in West Africa. The pact was signed in Abuja during a visit by a Ghanaian delegation led by NACOC Director-General Maxwell Mantey. NDLEA Chairman Buba Marwa said the partnership will improve ...

France has launched one-euro university meals for all students, expanding the scheme beyond low-income beneficiaries. The policy took effect on Monday in university canteens across the country. It allows every student to buy a full three-course meal for one euro, down from the standard 3.30 euros. The government said the ...

Iran has warned the United States that any attempt to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz will be seen as a violation of the ongoing ceasefire. The warning follows plans announced by US President Donald Trump to deploy naval forces under “Project Freedom” to guide stranded vessels through the ...

Dubai has eased its property visa rules, allowing more foreign investors to qualify for residency. Under the new policy by the Dubai Land Department, buyers who fully own a property can now get a renewable two-year residency visa. The rule applies regardless of the property’s value. Previously, investors needed a ...

A United States lawmaker, Riley Moore, has called for a review of US security aid to Nigeria, citing concerns over the administration of Bola Tinubu. Moore said Nigeria has not fully met conditions attached to US security assistance. He urged Marco Rubio to consider this in future funding decisions. The ...