It’s another edition of NRTC WEEKLY Roundup —in this week’s instalment, we spotlight five major stories making waves across the globe.
In today’s fast-paced world, headlines evolve by the hour, making it easy to miss important developments that shape international politics, business, sports, and entertainment.
Our WEEKLY roundup highlights key global moments across the major beats covered by NRTC— your one-stop hub for reliable and engaging content on entertainment, sports, politics, metro, and major news stories.
Scroll down and catch up on some of the most global developments this week.
Trump rejected Iranian counterproposal
NRTC WEEKLY gathered that global diplomatic efforts suffered a major setback on Sunday after U.S. President Donald Trump described Iran’s conditions for ending the ongoing Middle East conflict as “totally unacceptable.”
He made the remarks on his Truth Social platform, heightening fears of renewed regional instability after weeks of tense back-channel negotiations.
The diplomatic standoff intensified as Trump concluded a symbolic state visit to China.
Although he and Chinese President Xi Jinping focused largely on trade tariffs, artificial intelligence competition and critical minerals, concerns over the Middle East crisis dominated discussions behind the scenes.
Iran had earlier warned that it would retaliate against any fresh U.S. strikes and block foreign warships from accessing the Strait of Hormuz.
Following Washington’s rejection of Tehran’s proposal, international mediators moved swiftly to prevent further military escalation.
Global tech, aviation firms battled rising costs.
Major corporations across the world adjusted their business strategies this week as they grappled with rising operational costs and rapid technological disruption, NRTC WEEKLY learnt.
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Aviation giant Singapore Airlines triggered market concerns after warning that soaring jet fuel prices and mounting losses from its Air India operations could significantly reduce profits.
The development highlighted growing financial pressure on global supply chains and the aviation industry.
At the same time, Samsung Electronics launched its “Samsung AI Week 2026” campaign across 58 countries.
Facing difficult economic conditions, multinational companies increasingly relied on artificial intelligence tools, including advanced vision systems and smart home automation, to boost sales and streamline operations.
Analysts noted that as traditional industries struggled with high fuel and raw material costs, investment in specialised AI infrastructure accelerated globally.
Thunder swept Lakers as LeBron James hinted at retirement
NRTC WEEKLY gathered that the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 115-110 on Monday night to complete a second-round playoff sweep and secure a place in the Western Conference Finals.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander delivered a dominant performance, scoring 35 points to guide the Thunder to victory and end the Lakers’ disappointing playoff run.
Attention after the game shifted to LeBron James, who admitted he remained uncertain about his future in basketball following his demanding 23rd NBA season.
James, who was due to enter unrestricted free agency during the summer, sparked widespread speculation about a possible retirement from professional basketball.
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Cruise ship Hantavirus outbreak triggered international contact tracing
Public health authorities across several countries intensified emergency measures following a deadly hantavirus outbreak linked to luxury cruise travel, NRTC WEEKLY learnt.
The World Health Organisation confirmed that the outbreak aboard the Dutch-flagged vessel MV Hondius had risen to 11 cases, including three deaths.
The situation expanded into several international transport hubs after infected passengers tested positive upon returning to their home countries.
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu confirmed that one evacuee developed severe respiratory symptoms during a medical evacuation flight, while Spanish health officials intercepted another related case.
Authorities across Europe and the Americas launched urgent cross-border contact tracing operations to identify hundreds of passengers who left the vessel before quarantine measures took effect.
WHO warned against rising Nicotine pouch use among youths
NRTC WEEKLY gathered that the World Health Organisation issued a global warning ahead of World No Tobacco Day over the sharp rise in recreational nicotine pouch consumption among young people.
Global retail figures showed that sales of nicotine pouches increased by more than 50 per cent within the past year, exceeding 23 billion units worldwide.
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Health officials reported rising usage among teenagers in major cities, driven by aggressive online advertising, flavoured products and weak age-restriction enforcement in several countries.
The WHO warned that manufacturers designed the products to bypass traditional tobacco regulations and expose a new generation to high-dose nicotine addiction through oral absorption.
The agency urged governments to introduce immediate restrictions, including outright bans or tougher packaging regulations, to prevent the trend from spreading further among young people.
That’s where we draw the curtain on this week’s edition of NRTC WEEKLY.
Join us again next week as we bring you more trending stories from Nigeria and around the world.
