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 teenager rescued from severe abuse in Anambra State is set to begin university education, marking a remarkable journey of recovery, resilience, and transformation under the care and support of the state government.
Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) has secured nearly N80 million in TETFund research grants for two innovative projects focused on renewable energy, waste management, environmental sustainability, and food preservation.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Enugu State has expressed confidence in winning the Enugu North Senatorial District bye-election, citing ongoing development efforts and growing support among voters ahead of the poll.
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has welcomed an $800 million contribution from the United States, providing a major boost to global humanitarian operations amid rising hunger and food insecurity worldwide.