Tag: U.S.
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U.S. Launches Fresh Strikes on Iranian Military Site Amid Fragile Ceasefire
By Paul Joseph The United States military has carried out another round of strikes on Iran, according to a U.S. official, in a development that has further tested the fragile ceasefire between both countries. The official, who confirmed the operation on Wednesday, described the strikes as defensive in nature, saying they targeted an Iranian military…
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NSA Visit: Nigeria, U.S. Deepen Security, Counterterrorism Cooperation
By Paul Joseph Nigeria and the United States have strengthened bilateral ties on security, counterterrorism and regional stability following a series of high-level engagements between Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, and senior U.S. government officials in Washington. Ribadu, who embarked on a three-day working visit to the United States from May 4 to May…
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U.S. Sends Military Transport Aircraft to Beijing Ahead of Trump–Xi Summit
By Paul Joseph A U.S. military transport aircraft has arrived in Beijing as preparations intensify for a high-level summit between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping scheduled for May 14–15. The aircraft, identified as a Boeing C-17 Globemaster III, is typically used for strategic airlift operations, including the movement of personnel, equipment, and…
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U.S. Slams Sanctions on Chinese Refinery Over Iran Crude Deal
By Paul Joseph The United States has imposed fresh sanctions on a major Chinese “teapot” refinery, Hengli Petrochemical (Dalian) Refinery Co., Ltd., for allegedly purchasing Iranian crude oil, in a move aimed at tightening pressure on Tehran’s key revenue streams. The action, announced by the U.S. Department of the Treasury, forms part of Washington’s broader…
