By Obinna Uballa Israel’s unprecedented strike on Hamas leaders in Qatar’s capital Doha on Tuesday has triggered an international backlash, raising fears of a wider regional escalation. Hamas says six people were killed, including one Qatari security officer, but insists its senior negotiators, led by Khalil al-Hayya, survived. The Israeli military confirmed it carried out…
Rystad Energy's analysis indicates that the world's five most critical maritime chokepoints are facing escalating risks from conflict, piracy, and environmental hazards, posing a growing threat to global energy security. These chokepoints, including the Strait of Malacca, Strait of Hormuz, Suez Canal/Bab el-Mandeb, Turkish Straits, and Cape of Good Hope, are vital for transporting…
Key Takeaways Western Europe makes up the largest portion of the $43.8 trillion PPP-adjusted European economy, when measured in International dollars. Eastern Europe ($12.8T) outperforms both Northern ($7.8T) and Southern Europe ($8.3T) in PPP terms, helped in large part by the Russian economy ($7.2T). However, by nominal USD terms, Eastern Europe is the smallest ($4.6T), outweighed by…
September 9, 2025 • Opinion
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The Chief of Staff to the President of Nigeria, Abba Kyari on Thursday received the 2016 budget from the Senior Special Advisers on National Assembly matters, Eta Enang and Kawu Ismaila
Abba Kyari was appointed to the position on August 27, 2015.