Refela President Malick Lowe reflects on historic achievements, expresses gratitude as Banjul rings in New Year
Mayor Rohey Malick Lowe, Président of The Local Elected women in Africa (Refela) and the Mayor of Banjul, has taken...
Month: December 2023
Dr Congo: President Felix Tshisekedi secures 2nd term
President Felix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) has claimed a resounding victory, securing a second term...
Israel defends military actions in Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has staunchly defended his country's actions, in a heated response to South Africa's accusations of...
Somalia, Somaliland resumes talks for national reconciliation
Somalia and the breakaway region of Somaliland have officially agreed to recommence dialogues aimed at resolving longstanding issues that have...
Pegula, Fritz stage epic comeback, secure 2-1 victory at United Cup
Jessica Pegula and Taylor Fritz exhibited unwavering resilience, battling through a deciding doubles match to secure a dramatic 2-1 victory...
Sloane Stephens triumphs in hard-fought battle at Brisbane International, prepares for clash with Elise Mertens
Former US Open champion Sloane Stephens showcased her resilience, securing a 7-5, 6-3 victory over Katerina Siniakova on Sunday. Stephens,...
North Korean Kim Jong Un issues fresh nuclear threats
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, in a fiery year-end speech, has escalated tensions by issuing new threats of a...
Pleas for return of soldiers grow louder as Ukraine conflict enters second year
Female relatives of Russia's mobilized soldiers are increasingly vocal in demanding the return of their loved ones as the Ukraine...
Eurostar chaos as floods disrupt travel plans for thousands
Eurostar issued a warning to passengers traveling from London on Sunday following the cancellation of all Saturday trains due to...
Ukraine destroys 21 Iranian-made drones
Kyiv has announced the neutralization of 21 out of 49 Iranian-made drones launched in response to Russia's declaration of a...
Tinian’s WWII-era airfield revived amid rising tensions
The US breathes new life into the historic Tinian Island airfield, a pivotal site in World War II, to counter...
Nicaragua emerges as strategic gateway, steers migrants away from Darien jungle trek
Nicaragua's President Daniel Ortega has facilitated air travel, easing the perilous journey for migrants en route to the United States....
South Africa takes Israel to ICJ over alleged genocidal acts in Gaza
South Africa has initiated legal proceedings at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Friday, accusing Israel of committing "genocidal"...
Russia unleashes devastating aerial assault on Ukraine, kills dozens
In a shocking escalation of hostilities, Russia launched a barrage of drone and missile strikes across Ukraine on Friday, resulting...
Manchester City star Jack Grealish’s Cheshire mansion burgled
Manchester City's dynamic winger, Jack Grealish, fell victim to a burglary at his Cheshire mansion while showcasing his prowess on...
United Cup: Spain emerges victorious in opening match
The United Cup kicked off in a blaze of intense competition as World number 11, Beatriz Haddad Maia, inaugurated her...
New Caledonia court halts shark hunts
A court in New Caledonia has ruled against the systematic culling of sharks, declaring it a disproportionate measure in response...
Mickey Mouse: Public domain debut sparks creative frenzy, legal battles
Mickey Mouse, the iconic rodent synonymous with American pop culture, steps into the public domain after almost a century, triggering...
Pakistan bans New Year’s eve celebrations in solidarity with Gaza
Pakistan has decided to forgo its traditional New Year's Eve celebrations as an expression of solidarity with the Palestinians in...
Hong Kong democracy activist escapes to UK
Hong Kong democracy activist Tony Chung revealed on Friday that he fled to Britain, seeking refuge from relentless supervision and...
West Africa dominates global cocoa production
The Managing Director of the Nigerian Export-Import Bank (NEXIM), Abba Bello, has disclosed that the entire West African region, comprising...
Pegasus spyware targets prominent journalists in India
A joint investigation by Amnesty International and The Washington Post has exposed India's government for allegedly employing the notorious Pegasus...
Unrelenting conflict grips Gaza as Israeli forces intensify bombardment, ground offensive
Israeli forces have conducted heavy airstrikes on besieged Gaza, focusing their efforts on the southern city of Khan Yunis, where...
Oil spill engulfs Venezuela’s Carabobo beaches
An extensive oil spill has engulfed the western coastline of Carabobo state in Venezuela, with environmental groups sounding alarms about...
UK abandons imperial comeback, overwhelming support for metric system prevails
The UK government announced on Wednesday that it has abandoned its plans to reintroduce imperial measures, citing an overwhelming 99...
Mitchell Marsh, Steve Smith’s heroic partnership rescues Australia from brink of collapse
Mitchell Marsh played a counter-attacking innings of 96, supported by the gritty Steve Smith, as Australia fought back from a...
Colombian police transform confiscated timber into homes for imperiled bees
Columbian police are guarding warehouses filled with confiscated timber, not as evidence of illegal logging, but as the raw material...
Asian markets surge on fed’s rate-cut expectations
Asian markets experienced a significant uptick on Thursday, with Hong Kong spearheading the gains, fueled by investor optimism surrounding potential...
Israeli embassy sparks controversy with disturbing video depicting imaginary attack on Koreans
The Israeli embassy in South Korea has come under scrutiny for a now-removed video that portrayed a fictional scenario involving...
Hong Kong’s Civic Party dissolves
Veteran Hong Kong politician Alan Leong has clung to the last remnants of the Civic Party, preserving six lapel pins...
Nigerian “Gentle Boy” Olowu crowned WABU super welterweight champion
Taiwo Olowu, widely known as Gentle Boy, has emerged victorious as the new West African Boxing Union (WABU) super welterweight...
Bangladesh stuns New Zealand with historic 5-wicket victory in T20 Opener
Bangladesh secured a historic five-wicket win over New Zealand in the opening match of their three-game Twenty20 series on Wednesday....
Japan’s “Moon Sniper” SLIM space probe enters lunar orbit
Japan's Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM), affectionately dubbed the "Moon Sniper," has seamlessly entered the Moon's orbit, marking a...
Nigerian governor Akeredolu dies at 67
Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, has died at the age of 67. Succumbing to leukemia in Lagos State, where he...
Guatemala’s supreme court orders release of anti-corruption prosecutor
Guatemala's supreme court has directed the release of former anti-corruption prosecutor Virginia Laparra, igniting both local and international discussions on...
Armenian refugees grapple with loss, uncertainty
Over 100,000 ethnic Armenians, including Suren Martirosyan's family, flee Nagorno-Karabakh as Azerbaijani forces reclaim the disputed region in a swift...
China initiates zero-tariff treatment for least-developed African nations
China has implemented zero-tariff treatment for six least-developed African countries, marking a significant step towards enhancing bilateral trade and showcasing...
WHO urges immediate ceasefire in Gaza
World Health Organization (WHO) staff has witnessed the heart-wrenching aftermath of deadly strikes on a refugee camp. The scenes were...
Turkish parliament reconvenes for crucial debate surrounding Sweden’s NATO membership
The Turkish parliament has reconvened for a crucial debate surrounding Sweden's NATO membership, a contentious issue mired in diplomatic intricacies....
Indonesian nickel plant death toll rises to 18
The death toll from an explosion at a Chinese-funded nickel-processing plant in eastern Indonesia has climbed to 18, with dozens...
Taiwanese man indicted for alleged election meddling
A Taiwanese man, identified as Cheng, is facing charges under election and anti-infiltration laws for orchestrating sponsored trips to China,...
Armed groups kill 160 villagers in central Nigeria
In a shocking escalation of violence, armed groups have mercilessly killed at least 160 people in a series of brutal...
Labuschagne’s resilience guides Australia to 187-3 amidst Pakistan’s bowling, rain challenges
Marnus Labuschagne stood firm against a formidable Pakistan attack, guiding Australia to 187-3 on a rain-interrupted opening day of the...
Gaza must be demilitarized, Hamas destroyed — Netanyahu insists
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu emphasized that lasting peace in Gaza hinges on the destruction of Hamas, the demilitarization of...
Japanese car maker Daihatsu halts domestic production
Osaka-based Japanese car maker Daihatsu, owned by Toyota, has come to a grinding halt, suspending all domestic production in the...
Sydney-Hobart yacht race launches amidst threatening storms, hail
In a dramatic start to the 2023 Sydney-Hobart yacht race, more than 100 vessels embarked on the grueling 628-nautical-mile journey,...
Alleged human trafficking plane grounded in France arrives India
An Airbus A340, initially bound for Nicaragua, touched down in Mumbai on Tuesday after being detained at Vatry airport in...
Serbia: Thousands rally for 8th day amid allegations of fraud
Thousands of demonstrators flooded the streets of Belgrade for the eighth consecutive day on Monday, rallying in support of those...
Notorious paramilitary leader Zinho surrenders
Luis Antonio da Silva Braga, widely known as "Zinho," the elusive leader of Rio de Janeiro's largest paramilitary group, turned...
Allaho aims for glory in King George VI chase
Allaho, after overcoming a rare spleen complaint that sidelined him last season, seeks to secure a historic third victory for...