By Joke Kujenya ISRAEL AND Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire, Unted States (U.S.) President Donald Trump announced on Thursday, following diplomatic discussions involving the two countries in Washington. JKNewsMedia.com reports that President Trump said he had spoken with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Lebanese Presiden...
By JKNewsMedia DOZENS OF people have been killed in Beirut, Lebanon, after Israeli forces launched an aerial barrage described as the largest in its current offensive against Hezbollah, hours after a two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran took effect. JKNewsMedia.com reports that Israeli strikes killed dozens and injured hundred...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Correspondent TWO-WEEK ceasefire between the United States (U.S.) and Iran has been agreed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz following intense negotiations, with both sides setting terms tied to security, access, and military activity in the region. JKNewsMedia.com reports that the agreement provides for Iran t...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Correspondent RETURN ARRANGEMENTS have been secured for three Nigerian citizens denied entry into South Africa despite holding valid visas and complete documentation. JKNewsMedia.com reports that the Federal Government, through the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs,...
By JKNewsMedia A deal for the temporary reception of deported migrants has been agreed between the Democratic Republic of Congo and the United States (U.S.) government. JKNewsMedia.com reports that the arrangement places DR Congo among African nations that have agreed to receive deported migrants under the administration of US President Donal...
By Joke Kujenya EFFORTS ARE underway by a United Kingdom led coalition of about 40 countries to address the growing crisis in the Strait of Hormuz as global energy supplies face severe disruption amid the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran. JKNewsMedia.com reports that British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced ...
By JKNewsMedia UNITED STATES President Donald J. Trump has issued a stark warning to Iran on Wednesday, saying the U.S. will only consider a ceasefire request if Tehran guarantees full access to the strategic Strait of Hormuz. JKNewsMedia.com reports that the US President’s remarks, shared by the The White House via X, reflected a hardline [&...
By JKNewsMedia A STATE visit to the United States (U.S.) by Britain’s monarch, King Charles III, has been scheduled for April 27 to April 30, 2026, Buckingham Palace announced. JKNewsMedia.com reports that the trip comes at a time of tension between the U.S. and the United Kingdom (UK) over the ongoing conflict involving Iran. However, [&helli...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Correspondent NEW APPLICATION fees for permanent residence and citizenship will take effect from April 30, 2026, following an approval by the Government of Canada affecting foreign nationals seeking to relocate. JKNewsMedia.com reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) disclosed in an ...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Correspondent ESCALATING CONFLICT linked to the Iran conflict have triggered sharp volatility across global energy markets, pushing oil prices higher and weighing on financial markets as governments respond to mounting supply and security concerns. JKNewsMedia.com reports that crude oil prices surged amid fe...
