Brent nears $95 over fears of US-Iran ceasefire collapse
Oil prices surged and European stock markets retreated after the United States seized an Iranian vessel, undermining optimism over a potential peace…
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US begins naval blockade of Iran after talks fail
The United States on Monday began enforcing a naval blockade targeting Iranian maritime traffic, sharply escalating tensions in the Gulf just hours…
US, Iran fail to reach agreement after 21 hours talk
The United States and Iran have failed to reach a deal to end the ongoing conflict in the Middle East after 21…
US confirms visa bans on Nigeria’s religious freedom violators
The US principal adviser for global religious freedom, Mark Walker, said the policy has been activated, enabling the State Department to impose…
US warns Iran‑backed hackers escalating critical infrastructure cyber attacks
The United States government has issued a warning that Iran-backed hackers are intensifying attacks on American critical infrastructure, posing growing operational and…
12 countries to pay $15,000 bond for US visa applications
The United States announced Wednesday that starting April 2, citizens from 12 more countries will need to post bonds of up to…
Trump slams US allies reluctant to join Hormuz oil escort
President Donald Trump expressed frustration on Monday that certain countries are refusing to join a coalition to protect oil tankers transiting the…
ICYMI: US slashes fee to give up American citizenship
The United States will lower the fee for formally renouncing citizenship from $2,350 to $450 starting April 13. This was disclosed in…
US probes 60 countries over forced labour, unfair trade practices
The United States Trade Representative’s office announced Thursday that it has launched Section 301 investigations into unfair trade practices by 60 countries,…
US seizes two tankers, escalates Venezuelan oil blockade
The United States intensified its enforcement of a blockade on Venezuelan oil exports on Wednesday by seizing two tankers in separate operations…
US announces $15,000 visa bond for Nigerians, others
The United States has announced new travel measures that may require Nigerians seeking B1/B2 business or tourist visas to provide visa bonds…
Over 33% of Nigerian immigrants in US receive benefits – Trump
United States President, Donald Trump, posted a chart on January 4, 2026, highlighting welfare participation among immigrant communities. According to the data, roughly…