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Kanu: Lawyer raises concerns over trial procedure and defence timeline

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File: IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu and lawyer Aloy Ejimakor in a court session. Lead counsel to the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Aloy Ejimakor, has raised concerns over aspects of the ongoing trial involving his client, Nnamdi Kanu, particularly regarding time allowed for the defence to present its case Ejimakor, in a statement, said the defence was given a limited period to open its case after the prosecution closed its presentation in June 2025, following the testimony of five witnesses since the trial began in March. He said that after the dismissal of a no-case submission, the court scheduled six days for the defence to begin its case. According to him, Kanu indicated interest in self-representation after consultation with his legal team and requested additional time to prepare and call witnesses, but the request was not granted. The lawyer expressed concern over the disparity in time allocated to the prosecution and the defence, arguing that sufficient tim...
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Five Iranian ships pass through Strait of Hormuz

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Three Iranian oil tankers and two ships carrying essential goods crossed through the Strait of Hormuz amid the ongoing US naval blockade, Iran’s Tasnim news agency reported on Monday.  Iran alleged that the blockade had become “operational,” added Tasnim, while US President Donald Trump claimed on Monday that the strait would be “completely opened” by Friday.
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Hezbollah launches missiles, mortar shells at IDF troops in southern Lebanon

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The Air Force intercepted numerous missiles launched by Hezbollah towards troops operating in southern Lebanon, the military announced on Monday. No sirens were activated.  Additionally, Hezbollah launched an anti-tank missile and mortar shells at soldiers operating in southern Lebanon, added the IDF. No injuries were reported in the incident.  Also on Monday, terrorists traveling in vehicles approached IDF troops in four separate incidents. The IDF identified the terrorists and carried out precise strikes against them, said the military.
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Netanyahu: Israel does not know terms of US-Iran nuclear deal

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks to reporters in Jerusalem, June 15, 2026. (photo credit: OLIVIER FITOUSSI/POOL) Prime Minister  Benjamin Netanyahu  said that Israel does not know the terms of the US-Iran nuclear deal during a press conference on Monday evening, following Sunday's announcement that the United States and Iran reached a ceasefire agreement. "With or without an agreement, Iran will never have nuclear weapons," said Netanyahu. "Not today and not tomorrow." "We have removed the threat of immediate annihilation," he said. "You [Israelis] were all in terrible danger of death." "Together with our American friends, we embarked on the largest strike mission in the history of Israel," he continued. "We have thwarted the nuclear scientists, beheaded the leaders of the  terrorist regime , crushed the nuclear factories, destroyed missiles and most of the factories that produce missiles, hit countless industries and m...
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Many details of US-Iran deal still unresolved, says Vance

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US Vice President JD Vance speaks at Royalston Square in Minneapolis, Minnesota, January 22, 2026. (photo credit: JIM WATSON/POOL VIA REUTERS) There are still many details to be finalized regarding the preliminary peace deal between the United States and Iran, Vice President JD Vance stated in an interview on CNBC on Monday. Vance also mentioned that the United States anticipates the Strait of Hormuz will remain open without tolls in the long term after the signing, which is scheduled for Friday. When discussing Israel's involvement in the agreement, Vance noted, “I think there are elements in Israel who like the agreement.” He added, “Israel will certainly have a place at the negotiating table in the new Middle East.” The agreement, announced on Sunday, aims to extend the US-Iran ceasefire for 60 days and establish a framework for future negotiations regarding Tehran's nuclear program and other critical issues. However, the text of the preliminary deal has not yet been release...
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Former consul to LA warns about Trump's growing relationship with Qatar as US, Iran reach deal

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US President Donald Trump talks with Qatar's Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani in Doha, Qatar, May 15, 2025. (photo credit: REUTERS/BRIAN SNYDER/FILE PHOTO) Yaki Dayan , the former Israeli consul in Los Angeles, voiced deep concern about the recent developments between the US and Qatar, compared with the strained relations with Israel, during a Monday interview with 103FM. Dayan expressed concern about the  agreement  expected to be signed between the US and  Iran . “There is no alternative from Israel’s side, and on the Democratic [Party] side, there are no giant friends waiting at the door to embrace you,” he explained. He also added: “Not only that, we hear Trump speaking about Qatar in terms that an American president previously used only about Israel. Washington’s favorite son is Qatar. We are seeing the emerging axis, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Pakistan, and Turkey, which is also taking shape as a result of this war. The situation in Washington right now is a very seriou...
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'A new dawn': Middle East, Gulf states react to US-Iran deal

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A billboard with a graphic design about the Strait of Hormuz on a building in Tehran, Iran, May 6, 2026. (photo credit: MAJID ASGARIPOUR/WANA (WEST ASIA NEWS AGENCY) VIA REUTERS) Lebanese President Joseph Aoun praised Lebanon's inclusion in the agreement, noting that the people of Lebanon look forward to a "definitive end to the cycle of violence." Several leaders from the Middle East and Gulf states praised Sunday night's agreement reached by the United States and  Iran . "I have followed with interest the announcement of the memorandum of understanding reached between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran, and what it includes in terms of affirming a halt to military actions and escalation in the region, including Lebanon," said Lebanese President Joseph Aoun in a Monday afternoon statement posted to X/Twitter. Aoun added that he appreciated  Lebanon's inclusion in the agreement , noting that the people of Lebanon "look for...
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