Category: News
Nobel Foundation reverses invitations to Russia, Iran after backlash
Decision to invite representatives from Russia and Iran to awards ceremony criticised over Ukraine war, rights abuses.
Prigozhin’s life and death exposed the rot in the Russian state
Russia's compromised political system, which led to the Wagner Group's mutiny, will continue to pose a risk for Putin.
Niger coup supporters call for France ambassador, troops to leave country
Protesters rally outside a French military base calling for the ambassador and about 1,500 soldiers to leave.
Two Chinese among 4 killed in attack on DRC gold convoy
South Kivu is the scene of attacks staged by armed groups and there has been violence between locals and Chinese miners.
‘More than basketball’: South Sudan go from underdogs to history-makers
South Sudan have made history by winning their first FIBA World Cup game and by qualifying for the Paris 2024 Olympics.
Pakistan traders hold nationwide shutdown over electricity bills, inflation
Closures in major cities with shops displaying placards decrying 'unreasonable increase in electricity bills and taxes'.
Sixteen pilgrims killed in Iraq road accident during religious gathering
Carnage on Iraq's highways often occurs during the Arbaeen religious event as millions flock to the city of Karbala.
Performer Jimmy Buffett dies at 76: ‘He lived his life like a song’
Best known for the 1977 song Margaritaville, it quickly took on a life of its own and became a 'a profound meditation'.
Gabon coup leader: No rush to elections and ‘the same mistakes’
The coup - West and Central Africa's eighth in three years - drew cheering crowds onto the streets.
Ryyan Alshebl: From Syrian refugee to mayor of a German town
The 29-year-old who fled war in Syria eight years ago shares his journey from being a refugee to mayor of Ostelsheim.