Israeli strikes across the Gaza Strip had killed no fewer than 60 people overnight, medics told Palestinian media on Tuesday. This is as a result of Israel pressing ahead with its punishing new air and ground offensive against Hamas. While,the…
Equality Now (www.EqualityNow.org) is urging the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights to call upon African Union (AU) member states to urgently address rising sexual violence and exploitation of women and girls across the continent. In its statement to…
TotalEnergies is preparing to begin offshore drilling in South Africa in 2026, pending final regulatory approvals, according to Mike Sangster, the company’s SVP for Africa Exploration & Production. Speaking at the Invest in African Energy Forum in Paris, Sangster emphasized…
IN a significant development, the U.S. Department of State announced on Monday that it is moving forward with visa restrictions targeting owners and senior officials of Indian travel agencies allegedly involved in facilitating illegal immigration to the United States. According…
THE Moscow Metro () has reached its 90th year of operation, marking a significant milestone for one of the world’s largest and longest-running urban transit systems. Since its inauguration in 1935, the system has expanded to cover over 550 kilometers…
AN earthquake measuring 4.2 on the Richter scale struck Afghanistan on Monday morning, according to the National Centre of Seismology (NCS). The quake occurred at a depth of 140 kilometres at 08:54 IST, the NCS said in a post on…
SHELL is facing a possible revolt at its annual meeting this week after a leading shareholder advisor said investors should oppose the pay packet for its executives. It comes as the oil giant faces questions on its strategy after…
FORMER President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, his office said Sunday. Biden was seen by doctors last week after urinary symptoms and a prostate nodule were found. He was diagnosed with prostate cancer on Friday, with the…
CONTROVERSIAL Nigerian televangelist Timothy Omotoso was deported from South Africa on Sunday, just days after prosecutors announced plans to appeal his recent acquittal on multiple charges of rape and human trafficking. The decision to remove him from the country comes after…
A GHANAIAN university student has claimed top honours at the Ghana division final of the prestigious Chinese Bridge language competition, earning the right to represent the country at the international stage. The national final, held on Friday in Cape Coast, was hosted…
