Over 90 people killed as boat sinks off Mozambique coast
More than 90 people have died after a boat capsized off Mozambique’s northern coast on Sunday, authorities reported. Those aboard the boat were fleeing […]
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Israel rejects UN resolution to hold it accountable for war crimes
Israel on Friday denounced a resolution passed by the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) calling for Israel to be held accountable for possible […]
Healthcare in Haiti under attack by armed gangs — OCHA
The UN Humanitarian Coordination Office (OCHA) says hospitals in Haiti’s capital have come under increasing attack by armed gangs, with some being looted amid […]
Court detains man for allegedly stabbing 4-year old girl
A German Magistrate has issued a detention order for a man suspected of stabbing a 4-year-old girl in a supermarket, police and the public […]
Japan’s oldest man dies at 112 – Report
A 112-year-old man, recognised as Japan’s oldest male, has passed away in Chiba prefecture near Tokyo, local media reported on Thursday. Gisaburo Sonobe, who […]
Senegalese president appoints opposition leader as prime minister
Newly elected Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has formally appointed opposition leader, Ousmane Sonko as the country’s new prime minister. Faye, 44, made the […]
Thai court accepts petition to disband main opposition party
Thailand’s Constitutional Court on Wednesday accepted a petition by the country’s Election Commission (EC) to disband the main opposition Move Forward Party over its […]
32,200 Palestinians killed by Israeli Occupation Forces – Ministry of Health
By ESTHER ALEXANDER, Abuja – Palestinian Ministry of Health on Sunday said about 32,200 Palestinians have been killed by the Israeli occupation forces. Among the […]
Haitians ‘cannot wait’ for reign of terror by gangs to end – UN rights chief
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk has said that the Haitian population “cannot wait any longer,” for the reign of terror by […]
Egyptian President, Abdel Fattaha al-Sissi sworn in for third term
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sissi was sworn in on Tuesday before parliament for a third term, in a ceremony held at the new administrative […]
North Korea fires ballistic missile towards Sea of Japan
North Korea has fired a ballistic missile, the South Korean military said on Tuesday. North Korea launched what appeared to be an intermediate-range ballistic […]
British national among 7 aid workers killed in Gaza air strike
A British national was among the seven aid workers killed in an Israeli air strike in Gaza, the World Central Kitchen (WCK) charity has […]
Pope calls for joy, hope at Easter Vigil celebration
Pope Francis called on the faithful to rejoice and hope in spite of the personal and global political crises at the celebration of the […]
Thousands of Israelis call on Netanyahu to resign over Gaza war
Thousands of Israelis took to the streets again on Saturday to protest against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing religious government. This is happening as […]
Uganda faces malaria funding crisis as international donors withdraw support
Uganda’s Ministry of Health said Friday that international donors have significantly cut funding for malaria projects in the country over global crises, including conflicts […]
Biden gets campaign help from Obama, Clinton
Former U. S. presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton have jumped to the aid of incumbent Joe Biden in the election campaign. The three […]
Ex-South African President, Jacob Zuma survives road crash
South Africa’s former president Jacob Zuma survived a road crash Thursday night, local media reported Friday. Zuma and his bodyguards were traveling from Nkandla […]
Forest fires ravage 19 states in Mexico
A total of 120 active forest fires have been recorded in Mexico, preliminarily affecting 7,137 hectares in 19 states, the Mexican government said on […]
2023 deadliest year as 8,541 migrants drown – IOM
The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) says 2023 is the deadliest year on record, with 8,541 migrants reported drowned on the move. The UN […]
About 31,819 Palestinians killed by Israeli forces, 74,188 injured in Gaza strip – Ambassador
By CALLISTUS OFFOR, Abuja – Palestinian Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Abdullah M. Abu Shawesh, says the number of Palestinians killed by Israeli occupation forces since October […]