US President Donald Trump will take up to 60 days to assess the economic consequences of imposing new sanctions and tariffs linked to Russia, following a decision to temporarily waive key measures targeting Moscow.

Iran has threatened its neighbours with ground invasions if the United States restarts bombing campaigns in the region.

The Presidency has called on business leaders to help design a sustainable funding model for the reform of state police, as 30 states endorse the proposed constitutional amendment. This move aims to decentralize Nigeria's security architecture and strengthen responses to growing insecurity.

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar have accused President Bola Tinubu of mortgaging Nigeria's future through extensive borrowing, questioning the purpose and benefit of a new request for $20.52 billion and €1.045 billion in external loans.

The Nigeria Labor Congress (NLC) and the Federal Government have agreed on a transport intervention of N70,000 for workers, to be paid for six months starting November 2026, as part of measures to cushion economic hardship.

Iran has issued a threat to strike oil and AI facilities across the Gulf if the US and Israel renew their attacks.

An ongoing dispute involving Ukraine, Starlink, and prominent figures like Trump, Musk, and Zelenskyy, raises questions about blame and responsibility.

The UN refugee agency urges continued support for Ukraine amid intensified Russian airstrikes. The IAEA calls for Iran's nuclear inspections, while Kenya hosts thousands of Ethiopians fleeing clashes.

The US has banned vehicles from Chinese manufacturer BYD at a military base in Japan, deeming them an 'unacceptable' risk.

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will face Senator Flávio Bolsonaro in a runoff election after neither candidate secured a majority in the initial vote.

The selection of the next UN Secretary-General raises fundamental questions about fairness, transparency, and regional balance within the world's most universal organization.

US President Donald Trump will take up to 60 days to assess the economic consequences of imposing new sanctions and tariffs linked to Russia, following the administration's decision to temporarily waive key measures targeting Moscow and countries purchasing Russian energy.

Nicaragua's Foreign Ministry announced the country's withdrawal from the Central American Parliament following an OAS resolution calling for the release of political prisoners and restoration of civil liberties.

Geopolitical events include China sanctioning Paraguay over Taiwan ties, North Korea launching ballistic missiles, and a significant amount of US climate grants remaining frozen.

Levels of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases reached record highs in 2025, locking in long-term global warming, according to the World Meteorological Organization.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has urged Israel to take stronger action against violence committed by Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank.

Oman's foreign minister stated that US insistence on viewing Iran as a threat is hindering peace efforts in the Middle East.

Iranian Parliament speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf stated that the Strait of Hormuz will not reopen until seven conditions, set out in a prior agreement with the United States, are met.

As Nigeria approaches the 2027 general elections, key issues, policies, and voices are emerging. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released a revised timetable and schedule of activities, with nine out of fourteen critical milestones successfully executed.

Exiled opposition leader María Corina Machado has returned to Venezuela to a rapturous reception.