‘Go to Hormuz and get your own oil’ — Trump tells countries hit by blockade
US President Donald Trump said Tuesday the countries that have not joined the Middle East war but are struggling with fuel shortages should “go get your own oil” in the Strait of Hormuz. In a Truth Social post, Trump said countries “that refused to get involved” should “build up some delayed courage, go to the […]
Cryptocurrencies aiding Iran during war -Report
Since the start of the Middle East conflict, Iran has witnessed massive cryptocurrency flows. Experts say they are being used to circumvent sanctions placed on Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, as well as a financial safe haven by civilians hit by soaring inflation. AFP examines how exactly digital currencies are being used in the country. – Millions […]
UN to hold talks on Iran war Friday
The UN Security Council will hold closed-door consultations on Friday to discuss strikes on Iran at Moscow’s request, Russian state media reported, as the Middle East war nears its second month. Iran has come under near-daily bombardment since US-Israeli strikes on February 28 triggered the war, which has since widened to large parts of the […]
India slashes fuel taxes over Mideast war shortages — Finance minister
India has reduced taxes on diesel and petrol, the government announced on Friday, as the Middle East war continues to disrupt global energy supplies. “In view of the West Asia crisis, the central excise duty on petrol and diesel for domestic consumption has been reduced”, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said in a statement, referring to […]
Oil price rises to $108 as Iran describes US plan to end war one-sided
The price of crude oil in the international market continued to rise yesterday, with Iranian officials maintaining their criticism of the 15-point peace plan proposed by the United States to end the US-Israel war on the country, saying that it was one sided, unfair and skewed to favour US and Israel.Oil prices rose by 5.98 percent, […]
I’m not desperate for Iran deal – Trump
US President Donald Trump denied being “desperate” to make a deal with Iran Thursday, as he mixed threats with diplomacy in a push to wrap up his war in the Middle East. Holding his first cabinet meeting since the start of the joint US-Israeli operation, Trump insisted that Iran was being “beat to shit” and […]
Osimhen may wear arm protective gear
Super Eagles Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen will reportedly wear new protective gear on his arm when he returns to action for the club after undergoing surgery for a fracture. The 27-year-old forward suffered a hand fracture following a collision with Liverpool’s Ibrahima Konaté during their UEFA Champions League Round of 16 clash last week. Following the […]
Dangote refinery slashes petrol gantry price to N1,200
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has reduced its gantry price for Premium Motor Spirit to N1,200 per litre, while pegging its coastal price at N1,153 per litre, a development expected to reshape fuel supply costs across Nigeria’s downstream distribution chain. According to the spokesperson for the Dangote Group, Anthony Chiejina, the price adjustment represents […]
Confiscate Russian oil, Zelensky urges EU
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday urged European countries to pass legislation blocking Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet” ships from sailing in their waters and to confiscate Russian oil. “We need joint action to create strong laws in Europe that allow countries to block Russian tankers and confiscate the oil,” Zelensky said in a video message […]
Trump says Iran ‘afraid’ to admit it wants a deal
The President of the United State, Donald Trump insisted Wednesday that Iran was taking part in peace talks, suggesting Tehran’s denials were because Iranian negotiators fear being killed by their own side. “They are negotiating, by the way, and they want to make a deal so badly. But they’re afraid to say it, because they […]
