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What Ribadu discussed with Vance, Rubio, Hooker during 3‑day US visit

Nigeria’s National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, has rounded off a three day working visit to Washington DC, where he held high level talks with key United States officials on security, defence and regional stability. The visit, which ran from May 4 to 6, saw Ribadu meet US Vice President J.D. Vance, Secretary of State and Acting National Security Adviser Marco Rubio, Under Secretary for Political Affairs Allison Hooker and Assistant Secretary of War Daniel Zimmerim. At the White House, Ribadu’s discussions with Vice President Vance focused on strengthening counterterrorism cooperation, intelligence sharing and support for Nigeria’s armed forces as they confront terrorism, banditry and kidnapping. He reaffirmed President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to deepening the strategic partnership with Washington and underscored Nigeria’s role as a frontline state in the fight against violent extremism across the Lake Chad Basin and West […]

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Security concerns rise after shooting near Trump event

A major security incident has once again raised concerns about the safety of former U.S. President Donald Trump, following gunfire near a high-profile event in Washington. Speaking to reporters shortly after the incident, Trump described the presidency as an extremely dangerous role, despite the extensive protection provided by the Secret Service. The episode adds to a growing list of threats he has faced in recent years. The latest shooting occurred during the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner, held at the Washington Hilton. Panic spread after gunshots were heard, prompting security agents to quickly evacuate Trump and Vice-President JD Vance from the venue. Authorities identified the suspect as 31-year-old Cole Tomas Allen. While his exact motive remains unclear, officials believe he may have been targeting senior government figures, potentially including the former president. Reports indicate he was armed with multiple […]

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Trump extends Iran ceasefire, delays talks

Diplomatic efforts in Washington took an unexpected turn Tuesday as planned peace talks between the United States and Iran were postponed at the last minute. US Vice President JD Vance had been scheduled to travel to Islamabad for negotiations, but the trip was ultimately shelved. Instead, President Donald Trump announced an extension of the ceasefire with Iran, which had been due to expire on Wednesday evening. The move, he said, was intended to give Tehran more time to present a “unified proposal” aimed at ending the conflict. The decision marks the second time in recent weeks that Trump has stepped back from escalating tensions, opting instead to prolong negotiations as the war approaches its second month. Uncertainty surrounded the planned talks throughout the day. The visit by Vance was never formally confirmed, and Iran had not publicly committed to participating. […]

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US upbeat on Iran deal but talks still uncertain as ceasefire deadline looms

The United States remains cautiously optimistic about reaching a new deal with Iran as a two week ceasefire between the two countries nears its end, even though key details of proposed talks in Pakistan are still unsettled. A senior Iranian official told Reuters that Tehran is “positively reviewing” whether to attend planned negotiations in Pakistan, after previously dismissing the idea, but stressed that no final decision has been made. A Pakistani source involved in the process said efforts are underway to restart talks on Wednesday and indicated that U.S. President Donald Trump could join in person or virtually if an agreement comes within reach. According to the Pakistani source, “progress is being made” and discussions are on track, raising hopes that diplomacy can prevent a slide back to open conflict once the ceasefire expires. The truce was agreed after weeks […]

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Iran shuts Strait of Hormuz again amid war talks

Iran’s military has again declared the Strait of Hormuz closed, only hours after briefly reopening the vital waterway to commercial traffic. The move has renewed uncertainty over efforts to reach a peace deal in the ongoing US Israeli war with Iran. Tehran announced on Friday that the strait which normally carries about one fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas shipments was open following a ceasefire in Lebanon that paused Israel’s war with Hezbollah. That decision sent oil prices sharply lower and raised hopes of easing tensions. However, Iran warned it would shut the strait again as long as the United States maintained a naval blockade of Iranian ports. On Saturday, state TV quoted the country’s military central command as saying control of the strait had returned to its previous status and was under strict management by the armed […]

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US says it is optimistic about reaching peace deal with Iran

The United States is exploring a second round of peace talks with Iran in Pakistan and is “optimistic” about reaching a deal to end the ongoing war, US officials have said. A Pakistani delegation has arrived in Tehran with a new message from Washington after US President Donald Trump signalled that negotiations could resume this week, following last weekend’s failed talks in Islamabad. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters that any further discussions would “very likely” take place again in Islamabad, adding: “Those discussions are being had, and we feel good about the prospects of a deal.” The renewed diplomatic push comes as Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif intensifies shuttle diplomacy, including a meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, to support efforts to end the six‑week conflict involving Iran, Israel and the United States. US Vice […]

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US denies agreeing to unfreeze Iran assets

A senior United States official has denied a report that Washington agreed to unfreeze Iranian assets held in Qatar and other foreign banks as part of ongoing talks with Tehran. The denial came after an unnamed Iranian source told Reuters that the US had consented to releasing the frozen funds in return for safe passage for shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. In a message from the White House, a senior US official dismissed the report as false, stressing that the meetings between both sides had not even started at the time the claim was made. Iran and the US have sent delegations to Islamabad, Pakistan, for talks aimed at ending the wider war in the Middle East. Tehran has publicly insisted that any permanent ceasefire must include unfreezing its sanctioned assets and an end to Israel’s war on Hezbollah […]

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Five key facts about the US Iran talks in Pakistan

The United States and Iran are holding their highest level talks in years in Islamabad, Pakistan, in a bid to turn a fragile two week ceasefire into a lasting end to the war that has shaken global energy markets. The war behind the talksOn February 28, the US and Israel launched coordinated strikes that killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and hit key military and nuclear sites, with more than 2,000 people killed in five weeks. Tehran responded by effectively closing the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway through which about a fifth of global oil and gas passes, pushing energy prices higher and disrupting trade. On April 8, Pakistan brokered a two week ceasefire between Washington and Tehran, with Iran’s Supreme National Security Council saying the talks could last up to 15 days and the truce expected to expire […]

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US backs Orbán as Hungary faces tight election

With just days to go before Hungary’s elections, the campaign has taken on an international dimension as JD Vance publicly backed Prime Minister Viktor Orbán during a visit to Budapest. Standing alongside Orbán, Vance said he was in the Hungarian capital to support him ahead of the vote, while adding that the United States would ultimately work with whichever candidate emerges victorious. His intervention comes at a critical moment, with opposition leader Péter Magyar leading in most opinion polls. US backing and EU criticism During his visit, Vance delivered strong criticism of the European Union, accusing it of interfering in Hungary’s electoral process. He described actions from Brussels as “disgraceful,” echoing earlier remarks he made in Europe about free speech and governance. Orbán, a long-time ally of Donald Trump, has positioned himself in opposition to EU policies, particularly regarding support […]

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Rubio Reassures Europe at Munich Summit

Marco Rubio drew intense scrutiny at the Munich Security Conference, as European leaders watched closely for signals about the trajectory of transatlantic relations under Donald Trump. Although Rubio’s remarks did not entirely dispel European unease, they were broadly interpreted as an effort to reassure allies that strains in US-Europe relations would not amount to a rupture. His tone contrasted with last year’s sharper rhetoric from JD Vance, whose speech had openly criticised European political and cultural trends. Rubio, however, was not the only American voice seeking to steady nerves in Munich. A sizable bipartisan delegation of US lawmakers and governors attended the summit, including several Democrats widely seen as potential contenders for the 2028 presidential nomination. Among them was Gavin Newsom, who underscored the temporality of the current administration. “Donald Trump is temporary. He’ll be gone in three years,” he […]

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