Hong Kong’s pro-democracy tycoon, Jimmy Lai, faces national security trial
Pro-democracy stalwart and tycoon, Jimmy Lai, found himself in the crosshairs of Hong Kong's legal system on Monday as his...
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Chad votes on new constitution ahead of promised end of military rule
In a pivotal development for Chad, polls opened on Sunday for a referendum on a new constitution, marking a significant...
Madagascar president starts new term amid opposition boycott
In a ceremony attended by six African presidents and a crowd of 50,000, Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina commenced his new...
Youthful aspirations, economic hurdles take center stage ahead of DR Congo presidential vote
In the lead-up to the Democratic Republic of Congo's presidential vote on December 20, the aspirations of the nation's youth...
Somalia joins East Africa trade bloc
Somalia formally became the eighth member of the East African Community trade bloc during a signing ceremony held at the...
Curry’s 4th-uarter heroics propel warriors to victory
Stephen Curry showcased his scoring prowess with a stunning 37-point performance, including 16 crucial points in the fourth quarter. The...
Kuwait Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah laid to rest
On Sunday, Kuwait bid farewell to its late emir, Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, whose passing occurred just a day prior....
Chadian referendum: Opposition calls for boycott
In a pivotal moment for Chad, polls opened on Sunday for a referendum on a new constitution, signaling a crucial...
Goff’s 5-touchdown performance propels Detroit Lions toward playoffs
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff led his team to a resounding 42-17 victory over the Denver Broncos, bringing them a...
Portugal’s Socialist Party nominates Pedro Nuno Santos as leader
Portugal's ruling Socialist Party has selected former infrastructure minister Pedro Nuno Santos as its new leader, setting the stage for...
Former cardinal Angelo Becciu sentenced to prison
The Vatican court handed down a five-year and six-month jail sentence to Angelo Becciu, once a powerful Italian cardinal and...
UK, Italy unveil joint initiative to stem migrant influx
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak commended Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni's robust stance on illegal migration during his visit to Rome...
Israeli hostages mistakenly killed Netanyahu resolute in military offensive against Hamas
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu remains resolute in the military offensive against Hamas, despite the accidental killing of three hostages...
Israel intensifies strikes on Gaza amid growing pressure to secure release of hostages
In a renewed offensive on Sunday, Israel conducted fresh airstrikes on Gaza, facing increasing demands to secure the release of...
Serbia at crossroads, elections pave way for Vucic’s dominance
Serbians flocked to the polls on Sunday in a pivotal election, poised to shape the political landscape as President Aleksandar...
Banjul Mayor Malick Lowe inaugurates UN-sponsored GAMBIFOOD processing center in Kerr Jarga
Banjul Malick Lowe, Mayor of Banjul, has shared a significant event - the inauguration of the GAMBIFOOD Processing Center at...
ASEAN-Japan summit unveils strategic maritime security pact
Leaders from Southeast Asian nations and Japan have affirmed their commitment to bolstering "maritime security cooperation" in a draft statement...
Democracy in peril, DR Congo’s backslide raises alarms ahead of crucial elections
As the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) gears up for crucial elections on December 20, concerns are mounting over the...
Kuwait Mourns Emir Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad Al-Sabah
In a solemn announcement broadcasted on Kuwaiti state television, the royal court confirmed the passing of Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad Al-Sabah,...
Fighting engulfs Sudan aid hub, sparking new exodus
An intense clash between the Sudanese army and paramilitary forces has erupted in Wad Madani, the central aid hub, resulting...
West African court orders immediate release of ousted Niger president
The court of the West African bloc, ECOWAS, has issued a ruling demanding the immediate release of Niger's deposed president,...
Kiwi conservation concerns lead to removal of festive canine chew toys from New Zealand stores
A popular New Zealand chain store, Mitre 10, has made the decision to cease the sale of festive kiwi-shaped canine...
Serbia: Vucic’s decade-long rule faces crucial test amid economic turmoil
President Aleksandar Vucic, though absent from the ballot, has seen his government's fate hanging in the balance. Despite a decade...
Dutch cities embrace legal cannabis with trial decriminalization
Cannabis enthusiasts in Breda and Tilburg will light up legally this Friday as Dutch authorities initiate a four-year trial, decriminalizing...
Los Angeles honors 2,000 unclaimed lives lost to pandemic
Los Angeles has paid tribute to nearly 2,000 individuals who tragically lost their lives during the initial year of the...
Asian markets surge as Federal Reserve signals rate cuts
Asian markets rallied on Friday, building on the momentum from the previous day's surge. Investors recalibrated their outlook for the...
Cruise slashes workforce by 25% amid safety concerns
In a strategic move to address safety concerns, US autonomous driving venture Cruise, a subsidiary of General Motors, has announced...
Groundbreaking EU legislation redefines rights for gig workers, targets app-based platforms
The European Parliament, in collaboration with EU member states, finalized a revolutionary agreement on Wednesday, aiming to fortify conditions for...
Green energy transition sparks concerns of mass layoffs despite Biden’s billions
Experts caution that the United States ambitious shift toward cleaner energy sources is accompanied by the looming threat of widespread...
Israel strikes Gaza amid escalating tensions with US
In a dramatic turn of events, Israel conducted airstrikes in Gaza on Thursday, further exacerbating tensions with the United States....
Scandal shakes Japan’s political landscape as 4 ministers resign amidst LDP corruption allegations
Four prominent Japanese ministers, including Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno and Economy and Industry Minister Yasutoshi Nishimura, have tendered their...
China’s bereaved turn to AI for digital resurrections of loved ones
In a poignant display of grief and technological ambition, Chinese parents are embracing AI to recreate digital replicas of their...
Ukraine pleads for aid after Russian missile volley strikes Kyiv, damages children’s hospital
In a devastating attack on the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, a volley of Russian missiles wounded dozens of people and inflicted...
Gaza health crisis escalates as children’s vaccines run out
In a stark revelation, Gaza's Hamas-run health ministry declared on Wednesday that its stock of children's vaccines had been depleted,...
Former Sierra Leone president confined to home after questioning
Former Sierra Leonean President Ernest Bai Koroma has been confined to his residence under house supervision, a move labeled as...
South Africa pop sensation Zahara dies aged 36
The family of award-winning singer Zahara on Tuesday led tributes to the Afro-pop star who has died at the age...
Kenya ‘out of debt distress’, Ruto says
President William Ruto said Tuesday that Kenya was emerging "out of debt distress", touting his economic policies despite public anger...
Libya sends illegal migrants home to Egypt, Nigeria
Libya on Tuesday repatriated nearly 1,000 migrants from Egypt and Nigeria who had been staying in the North African country...
Eric Adams’ Community Op-Ed: Saving New Yorkers from the Opioid Crisis
A fatal overdose occurs in New York City every 3 hours. The opioid epidemic is a growing public health crisis...
South Africa miners resurface after underground dispute
Hundreds of South African gold miners who were blockaded underground for more than four days started returning to the surface...
Salif Keita applauds Burkina Faso’s transition leadership
In a resounding display of solidarity, renowned Malian musician Salif Keita visited Burkina Faso to express his support for Captain...
DR Congo’s opposition leader Katumbi, promises to ‘liberate country’
In the final stretch before the Democratic Republic of Congo's upcoming elections, opposition leader Moise Katumbi has intensified his campaign...
Belarus, Equatorial Guinea sign agreements and Minsk seeks allies
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has inked crucial cooperation agreements with Equatorial Guinea during a diplomatic visit to President Teodoro Obiang...
ECOWAS Summit: President Tinubu advocates good governance to counter coups in West Africa
Chairman of ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, President Bola Tinubu, on Sunday, implored West African leaders to...
President Barrow attends 64th summit of ECOWAS
H.E President Adama Barrow is among his colleagues, Heads of State and Government of ECOWAS, attending the 64th Ordinary Summit...
President Barrow arrives Abuja for ECOWAS 64th summit
President Adama Barrow arrived in Abuja on Saturday afternoon to attend the 64th Ordinary session of the ECOWAS Heads of...
EU strikes deal on landmark AI law
EU member states and lawmakers clinched a deal on Friday on how to draft "historic" rules regulating artificial intelligence models...
Nigeria loads first crude at huge new Dangote refinery
Nigeria's huge oil refinery built by Africa's richest man Aliko Dangote received its first crude deliveries, the company said on...
Zimbabwe by-elections start with opposition in turmoil
Zimbabwe started a series of by-elections on Saturday with the opposition in turmoil after being excluded from voting lists. Zimbabwe's...
Dubai Police celebrate community heroes for record-breaking dedication
Dubai Police have bestowed special recognition upon three exceptional community members for their unparalleled devotion to volunteering. Mrs. Aisha Ali...