Foreign
Airstrikes by Pakistan result in the deaths of 46 individuals in Afghanistan.
On Wednesday, the Taliban government reported that air strikes conducted by Pakistan in the eastern border region of Afghanistan resulted in the deaths of 46 civilians. This incident marks a troubling escalation in hostilities along the Afghanistan-Pakistan frontier, a zone of increased tension since the Taliban’s assumption of power in 2021.
According to Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid, the Pakistani military targeted four areas within the Barmal district of Paktika province, leading to significant civilian casualties, predominantly affecting children and women. Additionally, six other individuals sustained injuries during the bombardment. Despite these claims, there has been no formal response from Pakistan’s foreign ministry or military regarding the air strikes.
In contrast, a senior security official from Pakistan asserted that the operations were aimed at terrorist hideouts, specifically targeting members of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), and claimed that at least 20 militants were killed. This official dismissed the Afghan government’s assertions of civilian harm as “baseless and misleading,” reiterating the necessity of the strikes in safeguarding Pakistan’s national security.
The Taliban’s defense ministry condemned the attacks, labeling them as barbaric and a clear act of aggression. The statement emphasized that the Taliban, referring to their governance as the “Islamic Emirate,” would not tolerate such actions and views the defense of their territory and sovereignty as an inherent right.
As the situation develops, these events underscore the fragility of peace in the region and the potential ramifications of cross-border military actions. The situation demands careful observation, as the humanitarian implications of such strikes on civilian populations remain a critical concern amid escalating military engagements.
Niger has announced plans to nationalize the Somair uranium mine, currently operated by French nuclear firm Orano. This decision marks a further departure from France, Niger’s former colonial power, and a potential realignment with Russia. The military government, in power since a 2023 coup, accuses Orano of unfairly benefiting from the mine’s output since its launch in 1971. Orano, which holds a 63% stake in Somair, disputes the allegations and has threatened legal action, citing a “systematic policy of stripping mining assets.” This move follows Niger’s earlier removal of Orano’s operational control over key mines in the country. The nationalization reflects a broader trend in West Africa, with Mali and Burkina Faso also pursuing similar policies under military rule. The situation is further complicated by existing arbitration processes between Orano and Niger, including a recent lawsuit filed by Orano.
On Monday 16 June 2025, the Nigeria Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla (Admiralty Medal) commenced a 3-day working visit to Denmark. The working visit which is at the instance of the Danish Navy aims to strengthen cooperation between both navies.
The visit saw the CNS take a short boat trip with the Admiral of the Danish Navy, Rear Admiral Søren Kjeldsen. In the company of the CNS was Ambassador T. A. Elias-Fatile, CDAai/Head of Mission, Embassy of Nigeria, in Sweden and the Nordic countries, the Navy Secretary, Rear Admiral Patrick Nwatu and Nigeria’s Defence Adviser to London, Brigadier General Manu.
Other engagements on the first day of the working visit was a meeting with the CEO of Blue Denmark and a discussion session with the Denmark Ministry of Defence’s Centre for Security and Operations.
Below are some pictures that was taken :
Atlanta-based rapper Silento, known for his viral hit “Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae),” has been sentenced to 30 years in prison after pleading guilty to charges of aggravated assault and possession of a firearm. The sentencing follows his confession to fatally shooting his cousin, Frederick Rooks III, in January 2021.
DeKalb County Police discovered Rooks with multiple gunshot wounds. Investigations revealed that Silento and Rooks were last seen together in a white BMW SUV, which was later captured on security footage fleeing the scene after the shooting.
Prior to the incident, Silento’s PR manager, Chanel Hudson, stated that the rapper had been struggling with mental health issues for several years. In 2020, he was also charged with assault for allegedly attacking two people with a hatchet. Silento himself acknowledged his struggles with mental health in a 2019 interview, stating, “I have been fighting demons my whole life.”
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