Category: World
Sanae Takaichi breaks Japan’s political records to become first female Prime Minister
Japan has marked a historic political milestone as Sanae Takaichi, a 64-year-old conservative lawmaker and long-time ally of the late former Prime Min [...]
Emirates cargo plane slides off Hong Kong runway, killing 2 ground crew
An Emirates cargo plane slid off the runway at Hong Kong International Airport, struck a patrol vehicle and careened into the sea early on Monday, kil [...]
Mahama to lead global push at UN to declare slavery crime against humanity
President, John Dramani Mahama, has announced his intention to file a formal motion at the United Nations next year, seeking to have slavery officiall [...]
CPS urges African leaders to embrace dialogue and diplomacy in resolving conflicts
The Centre for Policy Scrutiny (CPS) has urged African leaders to prioritise dialogue and diplomacy as the most effective tools for addressing conflic [...]
Former Prime Minister of Kenya, Raila Odinga dies at 80
Raila Odinga, a towering figure in Kenyan politics who served as prime minister and ran unsuccessfully for the presidency five times, died while on a [...]
Mali imposes 10,000$ visa fee on USA as retaliation for US government
The government of Mali has imposed a $10,000 visa bond requirement on U.S. citizens seeking business or tourist visas, in a direct retaliatory move ag [...]
WHO warns world over contaminated cough syrups spotted in India
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has issued a global health alert over three contaminated cough syrups manufactured in India, urging countries to r [...]
Burkina Faso rejects the U.S. proposal to accept deported migrants
Burkina Faso has firmly rejected a U.S. proposal to accept deported migrants, calling the plan “indecent” and a violation of national dignity.
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The old me died in jail: Diddy’s emotional apology to judge
Music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs, once the face of hip-hop opulence and business success, broke down in remorse as he apologized for his past actions be [...]
Eswatini accepts 10 US deportees despite legal challenge
The US has deported 10 people to Eswatini despite rights groups in the southern African state mounting legal action to block the plan.
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