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World · BusinessDay ·WORLD IN BRIEF: Trump, Netanyahu clash over Gaza, Iran conditions Hormuz reopening, Ebola cases top 4,000 and other stories
BusinessDay’s world brief rounds up several international developments, including reported tensions between Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu over Gaza, Iran linking any reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to conditions, and Ebola infections rising beyond 4,000 alongside other global stories.
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World · ThisDay ·Nigeria, China Enter ‘Season of Unprecedented Opportunity’ as 55-year Tie Yield New Push for Science, Agriculture
Nigeria and China are deepening their 55-year relationship, with both countries signalling a new phase of cooperation focused on science and agriculture. The development points to stronger bilateral engagement and renewed efforts to expand collaboration in key sectors linked to research, innovation and food production.
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World · Daily Trust ·
Hormuz won’t be reopened until US meets our demands – Iran
Iran has indicated that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the United States meets conditions set by Tehran, signalling continued tension between the two countries and raising the prospect of further disruption around a strategically important global shipping route.
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World · Daily Trust ·
India performs first test of its long-range missile system
India has carried out the first test of its long-range missile system, marking an initial trial of the weapon platform. The development points to activity in the country’s defence and strategic capabilities.
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World · Daily Trust ·
Netanyahu rejects Trump’s Gaza plan
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected a Gaza proposal linked to former US President Donald Trump, signalling a split over how the territory should be handled and adding uncertainty to wider discussions about the conflict and its political future.
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World · Nigerian Tribune ·Xenophobia: African leaders must rethink development strategies — Media experts
Media experts say rising xenophobia in parts of Africa shows the need for African leaders to review and improve development strategies. The headline points to a policy-focused discussion linking social tensions to broader economic and governance challenges across the continent.
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World · Daily Post ·Iran appoints ex-IRGC commander to top security position
Iran has appointed a former commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to a top security role, signalling a leadership change within the country’s security structure. The headline indicates the appointment but does not provide further details on the individual’s duties or the reasons for the decision.
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World · The Punch ·Iran names new head of top national security body
Iran has appointed a new leader for its top national security body, signalling a change in the country’s senior security leadership. The development points to an official reshuffle within a key institution responsible for overseeing major national security and strategic matters.
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World · The Punch ·
Netanyahu rejects Gaza plan in new break from Trump
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected a Gaza plan, signalling a fresh split from former US President Donald Trump. The development points to renewed differences between the two figures over the handling of the Gaza issue and its broader political direction.
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World · Nairametrics ·
Iran blocks US talks, oil prices face fresh threat as Hormuz stays uncertain
Iran has halted talks with the United States, adding fresh uncertainty to global oil markets as concerns persist over the Strait of Hormuz. The development raises the risk of renewed pressure on crude prices, with traders watching the key shipping route closely.
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World · Vanguard ·Full list of countries being led by female presidents in 2026
Vanguard reports on a 2026 roundup of countries currently headed by female presidents, presenting a list that identifies the nations involved and frames the subject within global political leadership trends.
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World · Leadership News ·
Netanyahu Rejects US-Backed Gaza Plan Endorsed by Hamas
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected a Gaza proposal backed by the United States, despite the plan receiving Hamas’s endorsement. The development points to continued disagreement over efforts related to the Gaza conflict and suggests that negotiations remain unresolved.
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World · Daily Post ·Israel rejects Trump’s 15-point Gaza peace plan
Israel has rejected a 15-point peace plan for Gaza reportedly proposed by former US President Donald Trump, signalling a setback for efforts linked to the conflict. The headline indicates disagreement over the proposal, but provides no further details on Israel’s reasons or the plan’s contents.
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World · The Punch ·
Netanyahu rejects US Gaza plan, vows no pullout until Hamas disarms
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected a United States plan on Gaza and said Israeli forces will not withdraw until Hamas disarms. The headline indicates continued disagreement over the terms of any Gaza arrangement and signals that disarmament remains a key Israeli condition.
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World · BusinessDay ·UK’s mini shops, car washes still retain licences to sponsor foreign skilled workers
Small retail outlets and car wash businesses in the UK continue to hold licences that allow them to sponsor foreign skilled workers, indicating that these types of employers remain eligible to recruit overseas staff under the country’s skilled worker sponsorship system.
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World · The Punch ·
VIDEO: Doctors shield patient as earthquake rocks Japan hospital during surgery
Doctors in a Japan hospital were seen protecting a patient when an earthquake struck during surgery, according to a video report. The incident highlights how medical staff responded inside an operating room as the tremor disrupted the procedure.
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World · BusinessDay ·Another African country set to grant visa-free access to all Africans
Another African country is preparing to allow visa-free entry for all African travellers, signalling a broader push for easier movement across the continent. The move points to efforts to deepen regional integration, improve travel access and support cross-border economic and social ties.
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World · PM News ·
London woman found dead in Croydon home, police make arrest
A woman was found dead at a home in Croydon, London, and police have arrested a suspect in connection with the case. The incident is under investigation as authorities work to establish the circumstances surrounding her death.
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World · The Punch ·
Iran won’t reopen Hormuz until US meets all conditions — Revolutionary Guards
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards say the Strait of Hormuz will not be reopened unless the United States meets all stated conditions. The headline indicates a hardline position from Tehran over the strategic waterway, signalling continued tension with Washington and possible implications for regional security and global oil shipments.
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World · Vanguard ·
10 countries where getting citizenship is difficult for Nigerians, others
Vanguard highlights 10 countries where obtaining citizenship is especially difficult for Nigerians and other foreign nationals, focusing on places with strict naturalisation rules, demanding residency conditions, or limited pathways to full legal status.
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