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Russia's Putin Hosts Iranian Foreign Minister Amid US and Israeli Strikes on Iran

Wafric News – June 23, 2025Moscow - In a bold diplomatic gesture underscoring deepening ties, Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi at the Kremlin on Monday....

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US “Not Seeking Another Middle East War,” Says VP Vance Amid Iran Strike Fallout

Wafric News – June 22, 2025Washington, D.C. - U.S. Vice President JD Vance has attempted to ease growing unease at home and abroad following Washington’s recent airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilitie...

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Trump Informed Top Republicans Before Iran Airstrikes, Kept Democrats in the Dark

Wafric News – June 22, 2025Washington D.C. — In a decision that’s reignited fierce debate over presidential war powers, former U.S. President Donald Trump authorized military strikes on Iranian nuclea...

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Atiku, El-Rufai Coalition Moves to Register New Political Party with INEC

Wafric News – June 21, 2025Abuja, Nigeria - A coalition led by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and ex-Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has formally submitted an application to the Independent...

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Iran’s Top Diplomat Lands in Istanbul for High-Stakes OIC Talks Amid Tensions with Israel

Wafric News – June 21, 2025ISTANBUL – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Istanbul on Saturday to join urgent diplomatic talks hosted by the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), as...

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Ohio Man Arrested After U.S. Congressman Alleges Death Threat, Targeted Road Attack

Wafric News – June 20, 2025Authorities in Ohio have arrested a man accused of threatening U.S. Congressman Max Miller during a disturbing road incident that allegedly included death threats, hate spee...

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Tinubu Yet to Decide 2027 Running Mate — Presidency

WafricNews - June 20, 2025 The Presidency has dismissed growing rumours suggesting that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is planning to drop Vice President Kashim Shettima ahead of the 2027 general electi...

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Peter Obi Slams Tinubu Over “Carnival-Like” Condolence Visit to Benue

Wafricnews - June 19, 2025 Labour Party leader and former presidential candidate Peter Obi has openly criticized President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over what he described as an insensitive and flamboyant co...

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ICE Arrest of NYC Candidate Brad Lander Triggers Political Backlash

Wafric News – June 19, 2025New York City - The arrest of New York City mayoral contender Brad Lander has set off a political firestorm, with Democrats and Republicans locked in yet another bitter stan...

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Benue Massacre: Tinubu Tells Security Chiefs, “Hunt Down the Criminals”

Wafric News – June 18, 2025Makurdi, Nigeria - President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered Nigeria’s top security brass to immediately track down and arrest those behind the recent deadly attacks in Benue...

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