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Study links long-term cannabis use to brain changes, reduced motivation
Frank Okon Long-term cannabis use may alter brain structure and affect motivation and decision-making, according to new research presented at a major European psychiatry conference. The study, conducted by scientists at the Fidmag Germanes Hospitalàries Research Foundation, found that prolonged…
Malaysia, Australia strike energy deal to offset Iran war disruptions
Frank Okon Malaysia and Australia have agreed to strengthen energy supply cooperation as disruptions linked to the Iran conflict continue to strain global fuel markets. The agreement comes as tensions around the Strait of Hormuz — a key shipping route…
U.S. Naval Forces seize Strait of Hormuz as Europe scrambles support
Ziggy Ojiegbe U.S. naval forces have effectively assumed control of the Strait of Hormuz following the collapse of nuclear negotiations with Iran, in a move that is rapidly reshaping security dynamics across one of the world’s most critical energy corridors….
Iran war: EIA predicts Q2 average oil price of $115
Ziggy Ojiegbe The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) projects that Brent crude prices will climb to $115 per barrel in the second quarter of 2026, up from an average of $103 per barrel in March, reflecting a sharp tightening in…
Russia, China veto UN resolution on reopening Strait of Hormuz
Ziggy Ojiegbe Despite the biting global fuel supply squeeze, Russia and China vetoed a United Nations Security Council resolution aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime chokepoint that carries about a fifth of the world’s oil. Oracle…
Iran chases back Qatar’s LNG vessels from Strait of Hormuz
Ziggy Ojiegbe Tensions in the Persian Gulf are beginning to disrupt global energy flows, as Iran tightens its grip on key shipping routes. Two liquefied natural gas carriers — the Al Daayen and Rasheeda — have turned back toward Qatar…
UK bans Kanye West over hate speech against Jews
Sopuruchi Onwuka Kanye West has been barred from entering the United Kingdom, a sweeping government move that reflects the escalating consequences of years of antisemitic rhetoric and controversy surrounding the artist. British officials denied West’s travel authorization, concluding that his…
Iran’s new Ayatollah in critical condition as predecessor’s funeral gets underway
Frank Okon A newly surfaced intelligence assessment has raised fresh uncertainty over leadership inside Iran, claiming that Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is incapacitated and unable to govern as the country faces mounting military and political pressure. According to a diplomatic…
Engineer’s study challenges skeptics on Jesus’ resurrection
A new study examining one of Christianity’s central claims is stirring fresh debate over whether history and reason can meaningfully address what has long been considered a matter of faith. The research, authored by Pearl Bipin, revisits the question of…
UAE hits back at Iran with targeted economic measures
Ziggy Ojiegbe The United Arab Emirates has launched a quiet but decisive economic response to repeated Iranian attacks on its industrial infrastructure, banning most Iranians from entering the country or transiting its airports while cracking down on networks linked to…
