President Barrow Concludes Visit to Gabon
President Adama Barrow concluded a visit to the Gabonese Republic on August 18, 2026, where he served as Special Guest of Honour for the country’s 66th … Read more
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Russian Opposition Politician Siarhei Vlasenko Found Dead in Warsaw
Szergej Vlasenko, a 71-year-old Russian opposition politician living in exile in Poland, was found dead in his Warsaw apartment. Polish prosecutors stated there is currently no … Read more
Russians pull billions from banks, fearing Kremlin will seize deposits for war
Spooked by intensifying Ukrainian drone strikes and rumors of state asset confiscation, Russian citizens withdrew nearly $3.4 billion in retail deposits during the first two weeks … Read more
Indonesia Earthquake: 70 Dead and Thousands Displaced on Flores Island
Thousands of residents remain displaced across the Indonesian island of Flores following a powerful earthquake that killed at least 70 people and injured nearly 1,200 others. … Read more
Oil Prices Surpass $90 Amid Escalating US-Iran Tensions
Oil prices surged past $90 a barrel on Tuesday as hopes for a swift resolution to the U.S.-Iran conflict dimmed, with markets reacting to the collapse … Read more
Kanye West Announces Russia Tour Dates
Kanye West’s announcement of two concerts in St. Petersburg, Russia, on October 10 and 11 has ignited global debate, marking the most well-known western star to … Read more
Gustavo Petro Demands Right to Reply Over Earthquake Response Discrepancies
Gustavo Petro demanded a right to reply after President Abelardo de la Espriella’s address on the August 10 earthquake response, calling the government’s aid absurdamente ineficaz … Read more
Kariba Ferry Disaster Claim 93 Lives, Nation’s Deadliest Transport Accident
The death toll from a ferry disaster on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe has risen to 93, making it the country’s deadliest transport disaster, according to state … Read more
Two Students Killed in Zamboanga High School Shooting
A student killed a classmate and then himself during a shooting at a high school in Zamboanga, southern Philippines, on August 18, 2026, authorities confirmed. The … Read more
UK Retailers Failing to Pass on Fuel Price Cuts
The CMA’s latest quarterly update on the fuel market highlighted concerns over passive pricing strategies used by most retailers, which it said allowed profit margins to … Read more
Nairobi County Launches Sh2.4bn Flood Mitigation Plan
Nairobi has launched a Sh2.4 billion flood mitigation plan ahead of expected El Niño rains, with Governor Johnson Sakaja coordinating 227 identified hotspots across 17 sub-counties … Read more
Gold falls below $4,400 as oil, Treasury yields pressure bullion
Gold prices fell below a key threshold on Tuesday as rising U.S. Treasury yields and oil prices pressured bullion, while traders awaited Federal Reserve meeting minutes … Read more