Category: World
Trump heads to Saudi Arabia eyeing more investment in US
With US President Donald Trump due to visit Gulf states this week, a key focus will be securing significant new investment for the US economy.
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Gang who smuggled thousands of queen ants sentenced in Kenya
A Kenyan court has sentenced four men to one year in prison or pay a fine of $7,700 (£5,800) for trying to smuggle thousands of live queen ants out of [...]
Donald Trump expects 2026 World Cup to trump previous ones
The taskforce for the 2026 FIFA World Cup was officially announced on Tuesday, with USA president, Donald Trump, FIFA president Gianni Infantino, USA' [...]
UK visa applications for some nationalities could be restricted
Visa applications from nationalities thought most likely to overstay and claim asylum in the UK could be restricted under a new government crackdown.
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South African woman is convicted of kidnapping and selling 6-year-old daughter
A South African woman was convicted Friday of kidnapping and selling her six-year-old daughter in a case that horrified the country. The girl went mis [...]
Bodies of six migrants recovered near Libyan coastal city, Red Crescent says
At least six bodies of migrants were recovered after they washed ashore near the Libyan city of Misrata, a Red Crescent volunteer said.
Libya, foll [...]
Ivory Coast| Renaming of colonial streets and boulevards underway
The project has been started in the capital city, Abidjan, with every corner of the country set to have its share sooner or later. The West [...]
Meghan uses ‘HRH’ title but denies breaking rules
The Duchess of Sussex used the title HRH on a card sent with a personal gift but not for any public purpose, sources close to her have said.
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Namibia| Agriculture Minister sacked after being accused of rape
Mac-Albert Hengari, 59, has been sacked by the Namibian government from his role as the minister of agriculture after being accused of raping a 21 yea [...]
Africa| Burkina Faso, Niger and Mali set to launch common passport
The three states have announced 29 January 2026 as the exact date to break away from the toothless West African regional bloc ECOWAS. They have accuse [...]