Khamenei mourning period begins in Iran as leaders declare 40 days of grief after the Supreme Leader’s death in strikes involving the U.S. and Israel.
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s Supreme Leader for nearly four decades, was confirmed dead in a joint U.S.–Israeli strike in 2026. This feature traces his rise from revolutionary cleric to absolute ruler, examining his domestic policies, nuclear ambitions, regional influence, and the geopolitical shockwaves his death sends across the Middle East and beyond.
Iran is exploring cross-border water purchases as worsening drought, declining rainfall, and years of policy failures push the country to seek emergency solutions and overhaul its long-term resource management strategy.
A fatal accident involving a tanker and a tricycle in Anambra has left one person dead, with authorities blaming brake failure and urging stricter safety compliance among drivers.
Over 2.2 million candidates have begun the 2026 UTME across Nigeria, as JAMB deploys advanced technology and strict measures to ensure a credible examination process.
Police in Ondo State have foiled a bomb plot in Akure, arresting six suspects and recovering materials linked to the construction of explosive devices.
Enugu State’s tax authority is driving sweeping tax reforms aimed at simplifying compliance and supporting SMEs, while warning of stricter enforcement under Nigeria’s new tax regime.