Israel launches strikes on Iran
Tehran – Israel carried out strikes against Iran on Friday, targeting its nuclear and military sites, and killing the... Read more
13 Jun
India plane crash: What we know so far
A London-bound Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner carrying 242 people crashed on Thursday in the Indian city of Ahmedabad, with all... Read more
12 Jun
London-bound plane crashes in India with 242 on board
Ahmedabad – A London-bound passenger plane crashed Thursday in India’s western city of Ahmedabad with 242 on board, aviation... Read more
12 Jun
Mali cabinet backs bill to extend junta leader’s term
Bamako – Mali’s cabinet has adopted a bill that could pave the way for the ruling junta’s leader to remain... Read more
12 Jun
Kenya presents budget a year after massive demos
Nairobi – Kenya’s government was set to present its budget to parliament on Thursday, carefully prepared to avoid a repeat... Read more
12 Jun
Niger-Benin border standoff deepens as trade collapse bites
Cotonou – Nearly two years after Niger’s military seized power and the border with Benin was shut, tensions over security,... Read more
12 Jun
5.9-magnitude quake rattles Taiwan
Taipei – A magnitude-5.9 offshore earthquake rattled Taiwan on Wednesday, the US Geological Survey said, with AFP journalists reporting... Read more
12 Jun
122 million forcibly displaced worldwide ‘untenably high’: UN
Geneva – The number of people forcibly displaced from their homes worldwide has dropped slightly from a record high... Read more
12 Jun
Protests spread across US despite Trump threats
Los Angeles – Protests over hardline immigration tactics ignited across the United States after days of demonstrations in Los... Read more
12 Jun
ICC judges targeted: SA blasts US ‘attack’ on International justice
Pretoria — South Africa has condemned the recent decision by the United States to impose sanctions on four judges... Read more
12 Jun
