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World

South African Minister Engages with U.S. Official to Advocate for Trade Agreement

South African Trade Minister Parks Tau met with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer in Washington, D.C., to discuss the recently imposed 30% tariff...

Crime & conflict

Houthi rebel leader reported dead in Israeli airstrike, according to militant group.

In a significant escalation in Yemen’s conflict, an Israeli airstrike on August 28, 2025, in the capital Sanaa resulted in the death of...

Metro

South Africa’s at-risk population faces challenges accessing HIV medications following reductions in US support.

South Africa’s vulnerable populations are struggling to access HIV medication due to significant cuts in U.S. foreign aid, totaling around $427 million. This...

Crime & conflict

Israel Bombards Gaza City Perimeter Overnight as Military Operations Persist

Israeli forces intensified military operations surrounding Gaza City, utilizing airstrikes and tank shelling that resulted in significant destruction of buildings and homes. Continuous...

World

Somalia confronts diphtheria outbreak amid vaccine shortages and aid reductions

Somalia is grappling with a significant surge in diphtheria cases, with over 1,600 infections and 87 deaths reported in 2025, nearly doubling the...

World

Southwest France Endures Intense Heatwave; Firefighters Monitor Smoldering Vineyards

Southwest France is grappling with an intense heatwave, with temperatures soaring to 43°C (109.4°F) in parts of Charente and Aude. In Aude, a...

World

Zimbabwe’s economy is projected to grow by 6% in 2025, rebounding from a challenging year in 2024 marked by drought and currency instability

Zimbabwe’s economy is projected to grow by 6% in 2025, rebounding from a challenging 2024 marked by a severe drought and currency instability....

Economy

Vietnam and South Korea to meet next week amid trade tensions

Vietnam and South Korea are set to hold high-level talks next week to address escalating trade tensions and reinforce their economic partnership. The...

Politics

Tuvalu’s Prime Minister Feleti Teo reaffirms commitment to Taiwan amid regional tensions

In July 2025, Tuvalu’s Prime Minister Feleti Teo emphasized the importance of unity among Pacific nations amid rising tensions concerning Taiwan’s participation in...

Crime & conflict

Al-Qaeda affiliate Jama’a Nusrat ul-Islam wa al-Muslimin (JNIM) has killed at least 54 civilians and eight soldiers in northern Togo this year

In 2025, northern Togo has experienced a significant escalation in violence attributed to Jama’a Nusrat ul-Islam wa al-Muslimin (JNIM), an al-Qaeda affiliate operating...