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 Ugandan Woman Dies in Thailand Villa Swimming Pool Tragedy July 29, 2026 A 22-year-old Ugandan woman has died after drowning in a private villa swimming pool in Phuket, Thailand, marking the second…
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 Ghana’s Tallest Man Sulemana Abdul Samed Dies at 33 July 29, 2026 The death of Sulemana Abdul Samed, widely recognised as Ghana’s tallest man, has sparked an outpouring of grief, particularly in…
International Body of Missing 18-Year-Old Found Days After Boat Trip Disappearance July 7, 2026 Eighteen-year-old Nolan Xavier Wells, who disappeared on July 4 during a boat trip with four friends, has been found dead…
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…
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…