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WorldSri Lankan Navy Rescues 30 From Sinking Iranian Ship- WorldMultiple Countries Condemn Israel's West Bank MovesA group of foreign ministers from more than a dozen countries, including Brazil, France, Spain, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, and several European and other states, has issued a joint statement strongly condemning recent Israeli decisions that expand control over the occupied West Bank. The…February 24, 2026
- BusinessHyundai Grand i10 fails global safety testThe top-selling Hyundai Grand i10 has raised serious safety concerns after receiving a zero-star rating for adult occupant protection in the Global New Car Assessment Programme (NCAP)'s #SaferCarsForAfrica initiative. While the vehicle achieved three stars for child protection, the Automobile…January 16, 2026
- USTrump warns Cuba to make a deal after Venezuela raidDonald Trump has warned Cuba to “make a deal” with Washington, intensifying US pressure on the Caribbean nation following a dramatic US operation in Venezuela. The US president has increasingly focused on Cuba since American forces carried out a raid in Caracas on 3 January, seizing Venezuela’s…January 12, 2026
- USTrump says he is ‘already making Venezuela rich and safe again’US President Donald Trump has claimed that his policies are “already making Venezuela rich and safe again” as his administration moves to protect Venezuelan oil revenue and court investment from major energy firms. In a post on his Truth Social platform on Saturday, Mr Trump wrote: “I love the…January 11, 2026
- WorldVenezuela says 100 killed in US raidAuthorities in Venezuela say 100 killed during a United States military operation that led to the removal of President Nicolás Maduro, marking the first official estimate of fatalities since the raid took place last weekend. Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello made the announcement late on…January 8, 2026
- South AfricaFrom SA to Colombia: Trump, Bullying on the World StageTo anyone watching from South Africa, Donald Trump is a spectacle: loud, misinformed, and utterly embarrassing, ranting about other countries’ affairs with zero understanding of the facts. First it was his obsession with the myth of a white genocide. That was the moment many South Africans stopped…January 5, 2026
- WorldColombia’s Petro hits back at Trump accusationsColombia’s President Gustavo Petro has rejected threats made by US President Donald Trump, telling him “stop slandering me” after the American leader accused him of links to drug trafficking and suggested possible military action. The dispute follows dramatic developments in the region after the…January 5, 2026
- WorldVenezuelan Capital Quiet After US StrikeCaracas, the Venezuelan capital, remained unusually quiet on Saturday following a dramatic US strike that targeted President Nicolas Maduro and key military sites. While a few hundred supporters gathered in the city centre to demand information about Maduro, the streets of the six-million-strong…January 4, 2026
- USAU, South Africa raise alarm over US attacks on VenezuelaThe AU and South Africa have expressed serious concern about reports of US military action in Venezuela and the alleged capture of President Nicolás Maduro. Both countries have warned that such actions could violate international law and destabilise regional and global security. In a communiqué…January 4, 2026
- WorldU.S. releases images claiming Nicolas Maduro in custodyAn unverified set of images circulated by U.S. authorities has sparked intense international scrutiny after appearing to show Nicolas Maduro in custody following his reported arrival at Stewart Air National Guard Base in New York. The images, released late on Tuesday, have not been independently…January 4, 2026
- WorldBolsonaro returns to prison after hospital treatmentBrazil’s former president Jair Bolsonaro has returned to prison after leaving hospital in the capital, Brasília, where he had been receiving medical treatment for more than a week. The 70-year-old was taken back into custody on Thursday after judges rejected a request by his lawyers for house…January 2, 2026
- WorldBangladesh former PM Khaleda Zia dies aged 80Former Bangladeshi prime minister Khaleda Zia has died at the age of 80, her family and party have confirmed. Zia, who led the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and served three terms in office, had recently indicated she intended to participate in elections scheduled for early 2026. Zia was…December 30, 2025
- CrimeBondi Beach Shooting: Pakistani Father-Son Duo Behind AttackSydney is in mourning after a Bondi Beach shooting on Sunday evening, 14 December 2025, claimed the lives of at least 16 people and left dozens injured during a crowded Jewish community event. The incident, described by Australian authorities as a terror attack, took place at the “Chanukah by the…December 15, 2025
- AfricaOlivia Yace Resigns Miss Universe Africa & Oceania TitleOlivia Yace has stepped down as Miss Universe Africa & Oceania, the Miss Côte d’Ivoire Committee (COMICI) announced in a formal statement on Monday. The Ivorian representative, who finished fourth runner-up in the Miss Universe 2025 pageant, had been named one of the continental queens alongside…November 24, 2025
- WorldMiss Universe 2025: Rigging claims and judge walkoutsA storm of allegations has engulfed the 74th Miss Universe pageant after one judge resigned and others reportedly withdrew, alleging a lack of transparency and a pre-selected outcome. The contest, which crowned Fátima Bosch of Mexico on 21 November 2025, has been followed by public claims from…November 21, 2025
- PoliticsThai and Cambodia Leaders Agree to Sign Ceasefire DealKUALA LUMPUR, 26 October 2025- In a high-profile ceremony on Sunday, the leaders of Thailand and Cambodia formalised an enhanced ceasefire agreement, watched by US President Donald Trump as he arrived for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit in Kuala Lumpur. The accord builds…October 26, 2025
- EntertainmentPicasso Painting Disappears En Route to Granada ExhibitionMADRID, Spain – Spanish authorities are investigating the disappearance of a Picasso painting that went missing while being transported from Madrid to Granada for a scheduled exhibition. The painting, Still Life with Guitar, is an oil-on-canvas work valued at around €600,000 ($700,000). The…October 16, 2025
- WorldMan Allegedly Urinates on Vatican Altar During MassVATICAN CITY- Authorities in Vatican City are investigating an alleged urination incident that occurred during Holy Mass at St Peter’s Basilica on 10 October. According to reports from Italian media, an unidentified man approached the Altar of Confession and began urinating in front of hundreds of…October 14, 2025
- South AfricaTaiwan Hits Back at South Africa With Chip Export LimitsTAIPEI- Taiwan has announced restrictions on the export of advanced technology to South Africa, in a move widely seen as retaliation for the downgrading of its representative office in the country. The Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) in Taipei confirmed on Tuesday that shipments of 47 product…September 24, 2025
- WorldFrance, Others Move to Recognize Palestine as UN MeetsNEW YORK, USA- France and a growing number of countries have signalled plans to formally recognize a Palestinian state as world leaders gather in New York for the United Nations’ annual General Assembly. On Sunday, Britain, Canada, Australia and Portugal declared their recognition of Palestine…September 22, 2025
- WorldIran to Suspend Cooperation With UN Nuclear WatchdogTEHRAN, Iran- Iran has said it will suspend cooperation with the UN’s nuclear watchdog if European powers move ahead with plans to reimpose sanctions. The announcement came after the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) failed to pass a resolution on Friday that would have permanently lifted…September 21, 2025
- HealthEbola Outbreak in Congo Claims Over 30 Lives, WHO ConfirmsBULAPE, DRC- The World Health Organisation (WHO) has confirmed that over 30 people have died amid an ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the country’s first in three years. WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus revealed that 48 confirmed and probable…September 19, 2025
- CrimeBrazilian Supreme Court panel convicts Bolsonaro of coup plotBRASILIA, Brazil- A panel of five Brazilian Supreme Court justices convicted former President Jair Messias Bolsonaro on Thursday of plotting a coup to remain in power after his 2022 election loss to President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. The court sentenced Bolsonaro to 27 years and three months in…September 12, 2025
- WorldIsrael Defense Minister Warns Hamas of AnnihilationJERUSALEM, Israel- Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz warned Hamas on Monday to surrender and release hostages or face annihilation, as ceasefire talks stalled amid ongoing military operations in Gaza. Katz issued the warning on X, shortly after U.S. President Donald Trump called for Hamas to…September 8, 2025
- WorldHuthi Rebels Face Israel's Biblical PlaguesJERUSALEM, Israel- Israel’s defense minister vowed on Thursday to inflict the 10 biblical plagues of Egypt on Yemen’s Huthi rebels in response to their escalated missile attacks on Israel. The threat follows a missile strike from Yemen that landed outside Israeli territory, heightening regional…September 4, 2025
- WorldFrance Issues Arrest Warrant for Syria’s AssadFrench judicial authorities have issued international arrest warrants for former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and six senior officials over a 2012 bombardment in Homs that killed American journalist Marie Colvin and French photographer Remi Ochlik. The attack on February 22, 2012, targeted an…September 2, 2025
- WorldFenerbahce Sacks Jose Mourinho After Champions League ExitFenerbahce have parted ways with manager Jose Mourinho, two days after the Turkish club was eliminated from the UEFA Champions League playoffs by Benfica. The decision was announced on Friday, August 29, 2025, in a brief statement from the Istanbul-based club. "We have parted ways with Jose…August 29, 2025
- CrimeKim Keon Hee Begins Jail Term in Solitary with MattressSouth Korea’s former first lady, Kim Keon Hee, began her first day in jail today at the Seoul Nambu Detention Center, a modern facility on the western edge of the capital. She faces allegations of bribery, stock fraud, and influence peddling, with a court approving her arrest late Tuesday over…August 13, 2025
