First Round Of Gaza Ceasefire Talks Ends Without Breakthrough
The latest round of indirect ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas have ended without a breakthrough. According to a Palestinian official familiar with the negotiations, the session lasted for nearly three and a half hours and took place in two separate buildings in Doha. Messages and clarifications were exchanged between the two sides through Qatari […]
Russian Deputy Commander Killed In Ukraine War
A high-ranking Russian general serving as deputy commander of the navy was killed during “combat operations” in the Kursk region, officials said Thursday, amid ongoing fighting in the area. Mikhail Gudkov, 42, had served in the military since 2000 and was made “Hero of the Russian Federation” by President Vladimir Putin in 2023 — the […]
Kenyans To Mark One-Year Anniversary of Anti-Government Protests Amid Renewed Unrest
Kenyans are expected to take to the streets in large numbers on Wednesday to mark the one-year anniversary of anti-government protests that culminated in the storming of parliament and several deaths as police opened fire on demonstrators. Although the protests eventually faded after President William Ruto withdrew proposed tax hikes that had initially sparked the […]
Air India Dreamliner Crashes in Ahmedabad, Killing 242 Onboard as Boeing Shares Plunge
A London-bound Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner operated by Air India crashed on Thursday in the Indian city of Ahmedabad, with all 242 passengers and crew on board believed to have been killed. So far, rescue teams supported by the military have recovered 204 bodies, with casualties including both those on the plane and residents of the […]
WHO Declares Mpox Public Health Emergency Concern
The World Health Organization (WHO) has reaffirmed that the recent surge in mpox cases still meets the criteria for a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), as outlined in the International Health Regulations (IHR). WHO Director-General, Dr. Tedros Ghebreyesus, made this announcement following the fourth meeting of the IHR emergency committee on June 5. […]
LA National Guard Deployed To Amid Protests
National Guard troops were deployed to Los Angeles on Sunday amid ongoing protests against immigration raids, despite that California Governor Gavin Newsom’s objections. Newsom formally requested the Trump administration rescind the order to deploy the troops. The governor requested a letter to Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, which he then shared on X. Trump signed a […]
Trump Slaps Travel Ban on Afghanistan, 11 Others
On Wednesday, U.S. President Donald Trump enacted a new travel ban affecting 12 countries, including Afghanistan, Iran, and Yemen. This move marks the return of a highly debated policy from his first term. President Trump announced that the decision was influenced by a makeshift flamethrower attack during a Jewish protest in Colorado, an incident U.S. […]
Saudi Arabia Suspends Blockwork Visa for Nigeria, 14 other Countries
Saudi Arabia has temporarily suspended issuance of the blockwork visa quota to Nigerians and nationals from six other African countries. Other affected include Egypt, Algeria, Sudan, Ethiopia, Tunisia and Morocco. The suspension, which affected 14 countries in all, impacted other nations such as Indonesia, Iraq, Jordan, Yemen, India, Pakistan and Bangladesh. The Saudi Ministry of […]
France to Ban Smoking on Beaches, Parks, and near Schools
France will ban smoking in outdoor public areas like beaches, parks, areas outside schools, bus stops, and sports venues frequented by children starting July 1st. Its Health Minister Catherine Vautrin says the move is aimed at protecting children’s right to breathe clean air. Smoking on café and bar terraces will still be allowed, but violators […]
Kenyan writer, Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, Dies at 87
Renowned Kenyan writer and academic Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o has passed away at the age of 87. A titan of modern African literature, Ngũgĩ was known for his powerful storytelling and his advocacy for literature written in native African languages. Throughout his career, Ngũgĩ wrote numerous critically acclaimed novels, plays, and essays that explored the complexities […]
