The event aimed to bring together policy-makers, leaders and scholars from over 20 nations to discuss issues ranging from conflicts to tech sovereignty.

Tens of thousands of Israelis have been stranded in countries abroad since Israel launched an attack on Iran last Friday, closing airspace across the Middle East.

The Proteas won the World Test Championship over the weekend, beating reigning champions Australia.

The 28th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) opened in Russia’s second-largest city on Wednesday. It will bring together all parties to explore effective approaches to addressing global challenges.

The electric flying taxis billed as the future of aviation

‘F1: The Movie’ was co-produced by seven-time world Formula One champion, Lewis Hamilton.

The Israeli military said on Wednesday that its “fighter jets completed a series of strikes on military targets in western Iran”.

With over 4,100 hair product companies and 300,000 people working in the industry, it produces about 60 per cent of them worldwide.

Activists joined the father of a Kenyan civilian who was shot at close range by police during the latest protests over the alleged killing of a blogger in custody on Wednesday in demanding accountability and called for the officer who shot him to be charged.

US TV giant Tyler Perry has been sued for $260 million by an actor alleging the mogul leveraged his industry power to assault and harass him while keeping him quiet, repeatedly sexually.

Pix of the Day: June 18, 2025

The man, later identified as Boniface Kariuki, has since undergone surgery and is in intensive care.

Private companies, operated by military veterans, are being used to deliver aid in war zones including South Sudan and Gaza. Aid groups say it’s a militarized, politicized and profit-seeking trend that could allow warring parties to use life-saving aid to control desperate civilian populatio

Iranian state television on Tuesday urged people to remove WhatsApp from their smartphones, alleging that the messaging app gathered user information to send to Israel.

The American R&B star R. Kelly was convicted of child abuse in 2021 and is currently serving two sentences in a North Carolina prison. His allegations have been dismissed by government attorneys as a “fanciful conspiracy”.

A US law requires Chinese parent company ByteDance to sell the app or face its nationwide ban in the United States. Trump has however vowed to “not let TikTok go dark”, and the US government has attempted to negotiate a solution with China.

On June 19, 1865, Union troops reached Galveston, Texas, carrying with them orders that all enslaved people were now free. For decades, marking the occasion was an act of bravery and defiance for many Black Americans. In 2021, President Biden declared Juneteenth a federal holiday.

On June 19, 1865, Union troops reached Galveston, Texas, carrying with them orders that all enslaved people were now free. For decades, marking the occasion was an act of bravery and defiance for many Black Americans. In 2021, President Biden declared Juneteenth a federal holiday.

The goal for the 1-0 victory against Ulsan HD was scored by striker Iqraam Rayners. The Sundowns are set to next face German club Borussia Dortmund.

The summit ended on Tuesday in Canada. Six of the Group of Seven leaders discussed Russia’s war in Ukraine and the Israel-Iran conflict but failed to reach major agreements on those and many other top issues, with US president Trump departing a day early.

As the civil war in Sudan has entered its third year, international organisations point out the continuous arms flow to the country that has facilitated the hostilities. The civilian population bears the brunt of the conflict, facing famine, sexual violence and bombings.

Real Madrid finalise preparations without Mbappe ahead of their opening CWC game

Athletics legend Usain Bolt was named ambassador for EXPO 2027 in Belgrade at a Tuesday meeting with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic.

Kenyan police shot an apparent bystander at close range Tuesday during the latest protests over the killing of a blogger in custody earlier this month, sparking more fury among the public and demands for accountability.

Kenyan police shot an apparent bystander at close range Tuesday during the latest protests over the killing of a blogger in custody earlier this month, sparking more fury among the public and demands for accountability.

It marks Slick Rick’s first album since 1999’s “The Art of Storytelling”

Nobody has claimed responsibility for the attack perpetrated by armed gunmen in Benue state, but local conflicts between herders and farmers have become increasingly deadly in recent years.

Sudan’s Prime Minister, Dr. Kamil El-Tayib Idris, has directed the reopening of universities in Khartoum.

Several countries have evacuated or ordered their citizens to leave Iran and Israel as fears of further escalation mount

The UN’s International Fund for Agricultural Development celebrated Tuesday’s 10th anniversary of the International Day of Family Remittances. This recognizes the power of remittances and advocates for migrant workers’ sacrifice and contribution to rural development and poverty alleviation.

“The personal messaging experience on WhatsApp isn’t changing, and personal messages, calls and statuses are end-to-end encrypted and cannot be used to show ads,”

“Several recent broadcasts have relayed inaccurate, biased, and even contrary to facts, undermining the stability of republican institutions and the country’s image,”

The Haitian president was gunned down at his home in July 2021. Of the twenty suspects in the killing, none have so far faced trial as intimidations and gang violence made the hearings stall repeatedly.

US President Donald Trump has urged people to evacuate Tehran, triggering speculation of a major Israeli offensive.

These are the preliminary conclusions of the Human Rights Office’s Fact-Finding Mission set up at the Counci’s request four months ago, and which focused on the period since January 2025

Three of the top five are in Africa, with the WFP and the FAO warning that urgent humanitarian action is needed.

Three of the top five are in Africa, with the WFP and the FAO warning that urgent humanitarian action is needed.

Iran and Israel exchanged missiles for a fifth consecutive day on Tuesday following Israel’s initial attacks on Iranian nuclear sites last week.

The juror’s dismissal comes despite defence objections that his removal would reduce the racial diversity of the jury determining Combs’ fate.

The decision is seen as a major escalation in an ongoing dispute between the company and Mali’s military rulers.