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Vladimir Putin wants to ‘fully restore’ ties with US
Russian President Vladimir Putin says he wants to “fully restore” strained ties between Washington and Moscow, during a visit by U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.
Two Saudi oil tanker damaged in UAE waters
Two Saudi oil tankers were damaged in a “sabotage attack” off the United Arab Emirates coast, the official Saudi Press Agency reported on Monday, quoting the Saudi energy minister.
Iran: US carrier, troops in Gulf now a target
A senior Iranian Revolutionary Guards commander said on Sunday the U.S. military presence in the Gulf used to be a serious threat but now represents a target, the Iranian Students’ News Agency (ISNA) reported.
US sends missiles, warship to the Gulf as tension rises with Iran
The United States is deploying an amphibious assault ship and a Patriot missile battery to bolster an aircraft carrier and B-52 bombers already sent to the Gulf, ratcheting up pressure Saturday on archfoe Iran.
Kim Jong-un tests tactical weapons, risks angering Donald Trump
North Korea’s state media said Sunday that leader Kim Jong Un had overseen a rocket and tactical guided weapons test, after the drill Saturday raised concerns Pyongyang was escalating provocations with US nuclear negotiations deadlocked.
![The Iranian flag flutters in front the International Atomic Energy Agency headquarters in Vienna [Leonhard Foeger-Reuters]](https://www.today.ng/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/04122227-324x235.jpg "US tightens restrictions on Iran’s nuclear programme")
US tightens restrictions on Iran’s nuclear programme
The United States has tightened restrictions on Iran's nuclear programme by failing to renew two key sanctions waivers which allowed Russia and the European nations to do business with Tehran.
![Kim Jong-un held his first summits with the leaders of the US and South Korea last year [Leah Millis-Reuters]](https://www.today.ng/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/04062508-324x235.jpg "North Korea fires ‘short-range projectiles’ into East Sea")
North Korea fires ‘short-range projectiles’ into East Sea
North Korea has fired several unidentified short-range projectiles into the sea off its eastern coast, the South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff said, a likely sign of Pyongyang's growing frustration at stalled diplomatic talks with Washington meant to provide coveted sanctions relief in return for nuclear disarmament.
One dead, 46 injured in Venezuela May Day clashes
May Day clashes between opposition supporters and Venezuela’s armed forces in Caracas left a woman dead and 46 people injured on Wednesday, with opposition leader Juan Guaido attempting to rally demonstrators against President Nicolas Maduro.
Kim Jong Un: US acting in ‘bad faith’
Kim Jong Un has accused the US of acting in “bad faith” in talks on its nuclear arsenal, his state media said Friday, as the North Korean leader left Russia following his first summit with President Vladimir Putin.
Vladimir Putin, Kim Jong Un vow to seek closer ties at first talks
Russia’s Vladimir Putin and North Korea’s Kim Jong Un met face-to-face for the first time on Thursday, vowing to seek closer ties as they look to counter US influence.
Kim Jong Un in Russia ahead of Viladimir Putin summit
The two leaders will meet in the far eastern Russian city of Vladivostok amid tensions surrounding the North Korean leader's nuclear programme.
Saudi Arabia welcomes US move to end Iran’s oil waivers
Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister on Tuesday welcomed a U.S. decision to end all Iran sanction waivers by May, saying it was a necessary step to halt Tehran’s “destabilising” policy in the region.
US sanctions: Iran to block US ships from important waterway
The spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry, Abbas Mousavi, issued a statement on Monday that warned of “adverse consequences” if the U.S. ended their sanctions waiver on the Persian Gulf nation’s oil imports.
Comedian wins Ukraine’s presidential election
Volodymyr Zelensky, whose only previous political role was playing the president in a TV show won a landslide victory in Ukraine’s presidential election on Sunday. His victory, according to AFP report dealt a “stunning rebuke to the country’s political establishment.”
Mike Pompeo: I’m still in charge of North Korea negotiation team
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says he is still in charge of nuclear negotiations between the US and North Korea a day after Pyongyang said it wanted Pompeo to be disengaged from the stalled negotiations.
KCNA: North Korea wants Mike Pompeo removed from nuclear talks
North Korea on Thursday demanded the removal of US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo from stalled nuclear talks between Pyongyang and Washington, accusing him of derailing discussions.
![US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo called for a 'new era of cooperation' [Petr David Josek-AP]](https://www.today.ng/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/14114247-324x235.jpg "Mike Pompeo: US to use all economic, political tools to hold Nicolas Maduro accountable")
Mike Pompeo: US to use all economic, political tools to hold Nicolas Maduro accountable
The U.S will use all economic and political tools at its disposal to hold Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro accountable for his country’s crisis and will make clear to Cuba and Russia they will pay a price for supporting him, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Sunday.
US urges Nicolas Maduro to allow aids to Venezuela
Donald Trump’s Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, called on Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro to allow aid to enter the country. Pompeo urged Maduro to step down and sent a stern warning to Cuba and Russia.
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President Buhari summons Governor Masari over killings in Katsina
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