IPL 2024: Million of cricket enthusiasts brace for season of thrilling encounters
As the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) sets to unfold its magic this Friday, cricket enthusiasts brace themselves for a...
Year: 2024
US proposes UN ceasefire resolution amid Gaza hospital assault, famine warnings
The United States has circulated for the first time a draft UN resolution calling for an "immediate" ceasefire in the...
Swiss National Bank surprises markets with interest rate cut
In a bold move setting it apart from major central banks worldwide, the Swiss National Bank (SNB) announced a significant...
Gambia’s presidential forum sparks plan to revolutionize rice production
In a pivotal gathering dubbed the Presidential Delivery Forum, the Ministry of Agriculture, led by Honourable Dr. Demba Sabally, unveiled...
Dubai police distribute over 71,000 iftar meals to motorists
In an initiative dubbed "Ramadan without Accidents," the Dubai Police distributed 71,850 iftar meals to motorists in the first week...
Nvidia unveils groundbreaking AI chips at developer conference
Nvidia, the leading supplier in the realm of artificial intelligence, made a significant announcement on Monday, showcasing its latest family...
Japan: Central Bank hikes rates for first time since financial crisis
Japan's central bank has broken from its long-standing ultra-aggressive monetary stimulus program, opting to hike rates for the first time...
Kenya: Tragic collision claims lives, leaves several Kenyatta University students seriously injured
Photo file source: The Star A collision on Monday evening along the Mombasa-Nairobi highway resulted in the loss of 11...
Janith Liyanage’s heroics propel Sri Lanka to competitive total in ODI showdown with Bangladesh
In a thrilling encounter at Chittagong on Monday, Sri Lanka's Janith Liyanage emerged as the knight in shining armor, steering...
Nigeria: Senate demands justice for slain army personnel in Delta
In a resounding denouncement of the brutal slaying of 16 Army personnel from 'Operation Delta Safe' in the Okuama community...
European leaders unveil €7.4b aid package for Egypt, targets energy trade, migration
In a bid to bolster Egypt's struggling economy and address migration challenges, the European Union's top officials, alongside five European...
Spanish farmers protest against proposed EU agricultural policy changes
In a display of solidarity and determination, hundreds of farmers descended upon the streets of the Spanish capital, Madrid, on...
Senegal: Opposition leader Sonko rallies supporters in Casamance
In the midst of heightened political tensions, Senegal's opposition leader Ousmane Sonko, alongside his coalition's presidential candidate, Bassirou Diomaye Faye,...
Renewed clashes in DR Congo, M23 rebels injure UN peacekeepers
A resurgence of violence has erupted in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo), as clashes between government forces...
Netanyahu ignores world leaders, threatens ground offensive in Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's declaration of sending ground forces into Gaza's southern Rafah city despite mounting international concerns over...
Kenya: President Ruto calls for mediation, urges elders, clergy to quell Kilgoris conflict
In the wake of escalating inter-clan clashes in Kilgoris, President William Ruto has issued a directive urging a coalition of...
Kenya: EACC, AG Muturi, ODPP unite against MP Ruku’s Anti-Graft Bill
In a concerted effort to safeguard the integrity of Kenya's anti-corruption laws, the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), along with...
Gambia’s special task force cracks down on drug trafficking, arrests 3 Sierra Leoneans
The Gambia's Crime Management Department, as part of Operation Fight Kush, apprehended three Sierra Leonean nationals on Saturday, March 16,...
Ukrainian bombardments kill 2, set oil facility ablaze in Russia
The tranquility of the Russian heartland was shattered on Saturday as Ukrainian bombardments claimed two lives and ignited a conflagration...
Senegal: Opposition leader Ousmane Sonko predicts strong victory, steps Back into political arena
In his first public appearance since his release from prison, prominent Senegalese opposition figure Ousmane Sonko rallied hundreds of supporters...
UN urges urgent Action as Sudan faces catastrophic hunger
The United Nations issued a fervent plea on Friday for warring factions in Sudan to facilitate the delivery of vital...
Fire engulfs Al-Ahram Studio in Cairo, sends shockwaves through Arab film industry
Cairo's cinematic landscape witnessed a tragic loss as flames ravaged the historic Al-Ahram Studio, one of the Arab world's esteemed...
Senegal’s anti-establishment leaders gain momentum ahead of election after prison release
In Senegal, the political landscape is ablaze as prominent anti-establishment figures, Ousmane Sonko and Bassirou Diomaye Faye, step out of...
Neurological disorders surpass heart disease as leading global health concern
In a groundbreaking analysis released on Friday, researchers led by the US-based Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) revealed...
Chiefs rediscover dominance with spectacular win over Drua; Brumbies break 11-year curse in Dunedin
The Waikato Chiefs bounced back to form, overpowering the Fijian Drua 46-29 in an electrifying clash on Saturday. Meanwhile, the...
Odermatt’s quest for perfect season shattered by rare mistake at World Cup finals
In a dramatic turn of events at the World Cup finals on Saturday, Marco Odermatt, the Swiss skiing sensation, saw...
Submarine cable cut causes network chaos in West Africa, repairs to last 5 weeks
A significant disruption in undersea submarine cables has plunged West Africa into a state of digital disarray, with repair estimates...
President Barrow honours GAF high command for outstanding service
In a prestigious ceremony held at the State House in Banjul, President Barrow bestowed honors upon three distinguished officers of...
Gambian police burst counterfeit cash syndicate, 3 Nigerians arrested
In a decisive crackdown on counterfeit currency operations, the Delta Company personnel of the Gambia Police Force's PIU Kanifing responded...
Global powers vie for influence in post-French Sahel as Turkey, Iran, Morocco step in
In the wake of France's abrupt withdrawal from the volatile Sahel region, a power struggle ensues as Turkey, Iran, and...
Global life expectancy plummets by 1.6 years amidst COVID-19 pandemic
In a groundbreaking study by the US-based Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME), the global impact of the COVID-19...
Sri Lanka, Bangladesh heat up cricket rivalry ahead of ODI series kickoff
In a prelude to their highly anticipated one-day international series, Sri Lanka's coach, Chris Silverwood, has ignited the competitive spirit,...
Mayor Eric Adams’ Community Op-Ed: Building a City of Opportunity
As I often say, we live in a city of 8.3 million people — and 35 million opinions. But one...
Crew-7 astronauts safely return to earth, celebrate success of 6-month ISS mission
In the early hours of Tuesday, four astronauts, including first-time spaceflyer Jasmin Moghbeli, concluded their over six-month mission aboard the...
Hope sets sail as Spanish charity ship braves danger to deliver aid to Gaza
In a daring move to alleviate the dire humanitarian crisis in Gaza, the Spanish charity ship, Open Arms, embarked on...
Haiti PM Ariel Henry resigns
Haiti's Prime Minister, Ariel Henry, announced his resignation late Monday, succumbing to mounting pressure from armed gangs that have plunged...
Gambia: Youth Volunteerism Project launches training skill development initiatives
In a significant step towards nurturing the potential of the youth, the eagerly anticipated Youth Volunteerism Project kicked off today...
Chad: Junta-appointed Prime Minister Succes Masra enters presidential race
Chad's political landscape is ablaze with controversy as Prime Minister Succes Masra, appointed by the junta, declared his candidacy for...
India doctors perform bilateral hand transplant
Doctors at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in New Delhi have successfully performed the country's first bilateral hand transplant. The life-changing...
Opposition rift emerges in Burundi as CNL ousts leader
Burundi's main opposition party, the National Freedom Council (CNL), faced internal turmoil on Sunday as a faction successfully ousted its...
Former Ivory Coast President Laurent Gbagbo defies disqualification, throws hat into 2025 presidential race
In a surprising turn of events, former Ivory Coast president Laurent Gbagbo has declared his candidacy for the 2025 presidential...
Angelique Kerber triumphs in intense Indian wells clash
In a gripping encounter at the Indian Wells Masters, Angelique Kerber showcased her prowess on the tennis court, securing a...
Manchester City faces uphill battle for record-breaking 4th straight Premier League title
In the aftermath of Sunday's intense 1-1 draw at Anfield, Rodri expresses Manchester City's determination to overcome the challenge of...
Gambia: President Barrow inaugurates pioneering 23MW solar power plant with battery storage
In a historic moment for The Gambia, President Adama Barrow officially inaugurated the nation's first Solar Power Plant with an...
Spain, EU commemorate 20th anniversary of March 11, 2004, Madrid train bombings
Spain and the European Union solemnly paid tribute on Monday to the 192 victims of the March 11, 2004, Madrid...
Portugal at crossroads, election day decides nation’s political landscape
Voters have turned out in force on Sunday for an early election that could mark a rightward shift after eight...
Humanitarian crisis deepens in Gaza
A dire humanitarian crisis has taken hold in Garlza, intensifying the suffering in the besieged Palestinian territory. On the eve...
Ramadan: UN urgently calls for ceasefire in Sudan
The United Nations Security Council, with the support of fourteen nations, proposed a resolution on Friday, calling for an immediate...
Economic crisis casts shadow over Tunisian Ramadan festivities
Tunisia braces for a somber Ramadan amidst economic woes and political tensions Tunisians are facing subdued Ramadan celebrations this year...
Nigeria: President Tinubu deploys troops to rescue 250 kidnapped schoolchildren
Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered the deployment of troops to rescue over 250 pupils abducted by gunmen from...