China donates $200k to Iranian school strike victims amid US-China tensions
China donated $200,000 to parents of students killed in an Iranian school strike that killed at least 165 people, including children, on April 7, 2025. Chinese foreign ministry called the strike a "severe violation" of international humanitarian law, with spokesman Guo Jiakun stating: "Attacks on schools and children constitute a more severe violation of international humanitarian law and breach the bottom line of human conscience and morality." The donation comes amid escalating US-China trade tensions that caused Asian markets to collapse on "black Monday." Meanwhile, conflicting reports surround the strike: Iranian media reports suggest the US and Israel conducted the attack, while The New York Times reports a US military investigation determined a Tomahawk missile struck due to a targeting mistake. Israel denies involvement, and President Trump initially suggested Iran might be responsible despite Iran lacking Tomahawk missiles. This situation involves major world powers with implications for global stability that could affect Nigeria's economy through market volatility and international relations shifts. How will Nigeria navigate these complex geopolitical tensions that impact global energy markets and economic stability?