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UN rights chief warns Iran-Israel conflict risks global crisis
He said attacks on civilian infrastructure may constitute war crimes and called on all states to act urgently to end the conflict.
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AU appoints ex-Tanzanian President Kikwete as High Representative for Horn of Africa and Red Sea
The AU Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf said Kikwete will support peace, diplomacy and regional cooperation efforts in the strategically important region, working with regional and international orga...
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Namibia blocks Starlink over local shareholding rules
Namibian law mandates that at least 51% of any telecommunications company must be owned by local shareholders, a policy aimed at promoting economic participation by citizens and correcting historical inequaliti...
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Ghana signs historic EU defence pact to counter regional extremist threats
The deal focuses on collaboration in counterterrorism, border protection, and cybersecurity. Opoku-Agyemang noted that Ghana is the first African nation to establish such a formal defence arrangement with the E...
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Ukraine sees deadliest single-day drone strike since war began
Ukrainian authorities reported that 556 drones struck during daytime hours on Tuesday, killing at least three people and wounding dozens more, while the overnight barrage added further casualties. The relentles...
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Nigerian police detain 15 after videos show women assaulted at Delta festival
The clips, filmed during the Alue-Do fertility festival in Ozoro, show groups of men chasing, grabbing, stripping, and harassing women in public spaces, sometimes with bystanders recording the attacks. Delta st...
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Colombian military plane crashes in Putumayo, leaving eight dead
Regional Governor Jhon Gabriel Molina said emergency responders had confirmed eight fatalities and reported that more than 80 others were injured in the incident.
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Trump delays Iran strikes for 5 days after ‘productive’ talks
The delay is meant to allow further negotiations aimed at resolving Middle East hostilities, signaling a possible diplomatic breakthrough amid rising tensions between the two countries.
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Kindiki urges higher Kenyan exports to China to cut Sh516bn deficit
Speaking on Monday at the Kenya-China Business Forum in Nairobi, he said Kenya exported goods worth about Sh27 billion to China in 2024 while imports stood at about Sh557 billion, creating a large trade imbalan...
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Middle East tensions: US issues global travel alert, urges Americans to exercise caution
The U.S. State Department has issued a worldwide caution urging Americans, especially in the Middle East, to stay vigilant amid Iran-related threats, airspace disruptions and rising regional conflict.
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Canada: Runway collision at LaGuardia prompts FAA ground stop, probe
The flight, arriving from Montreal, struck a Port Authority fire truck while landing on runway 4. Emergency personnel attended the scene as the airport experienced flight disruptions and closures.
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Oil prices jump as Iran threatens to shut Strait of Hormuz
The ongoing war in Iran has disrupted global oil supplies, pushing crude prices higher and increasing fuel costs. Geopolitical analysts warn that oil prices could remain high for years as markets struggle to re...