International Oil Prices Rise as Iran Tightens Control Over Strait of Hormuz July 31, 2026 Oil prices climbed on Friday after Iran said it had stopped two vessels attempting to leave the Strait of Hormuz,…
International Spain Fire Stabilises as France Battles Intensifying Wildfires July 29, 2026 A major wildfire in central Spain has been brought under control, offering a rare moment of relief as extreme heat…
International Over 900 Arrested as South Africa’s Anti-Migrant Protests Turn Violent in Some Areas July 1, 2026 South African police said more than 900 people were arrested on Tuesday during nationwide anti-migrant protests that were largely peaceful…
International Thousands of Migrants Rush to Leave South Africa Ahead of Anti-Immigrant Deadline June 30, 2026 Thousands of undocumented migrants are scrambling to leave South Africa as anti-immigrant tensions continue to rise ahead of an unofficial…
International U.S., Iran Move Closer to Peace Deal as Talks Continue Over War and Nuclear Programme June 13, 2026 U.S. President Donald Trump and mediator Pakistan have announced that an initial framework aimed at ending the conflict in the…
Technology Elon Musk Becomes World’s First Trillionaire as SpaceX IPO Pushes Fortune Past $1 Trillion June 12, 2026 SpaceX shares surged 23% in their Nasdaq debut on Friday as investors rushed into the world’s largest IPO, betting on…
Technology Meta ordered by EU to allow Rival AI Chatbots Back on Whatsapp for Free June 10, 2026 BRUSSELS – Meta Platforms has been ordered by European Union antitrust regulators to give rival AI chatbots, including OpenAI systems,…
International U.S.–Iran Conflict Escalates After Helicopter Downing June 10, 2026 U.S. strikes Iran after a reported helicopter shootdown, escalating tensions and worsening conflict risks in the Middle East. WASHINGTON/BEIRUT/DUBAI –…
International Protests Erupt in Nanyuki Over U.S. Ebola Quarantine Facility in Kenya June 9, 2026 Kenyan police clashed with protesters in Nanyuki over a U.S.-planned Ebola quarantine facility, as public anger and court orders against…
International WHO Commends Uganda’s Response as Ebola Outbreak Remains Contained June 8, 2026 World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has praised Uganda’s “prompt and capable” response to the ongoing Ebola…