World
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Oil dips as OPEC+ supply cuts reveal signs of weak demand
Oil prices slipped on Friday, driven by concerns over weak demand after OPEC+ extended its deep output cuts and delayed planned supply increases until the end of 2026. Brent crude futures were down 2…
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Housemate found guilty of brutal murder of Kenyan LGBT activist
A Kenyan court has convicted photographer Jacktone Odhiambo for the murder of LGBT activist Edwin Kiprotich Kipruto, also known as Edwin Chiloba. Chiloba’s body was discovered in a metal box nearly t…
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Donald Trump picks ex Senator David Perdue as ambassador to China
US President-elect Donald Trump said on Thursday he has chosen former Senator David Perdue to be ambassador to China, tapping a former politician with business experience to help steer relations rive…
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Five dead as protests in Mozambique disrupt key operations
At least five people have been killed and three others seriously injured in protests that have spread across Mozambique, including in Maputo, Nampula, and Zambezia, according to police reports. Clash…
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World Bank promises record $100bn aid for world’s poorest countries
The World Bank announced Thursday that it had raised close to $24 billion to provide loans and grants for some of the world’s poorest nations, which it can leverage to generate a record $100 billion …
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Thousands take off as Syrian rebels push on towards Homs
Thousands of people fled the central Syrian city of Homs overnight and into Friday morning, a war monitoring group and residents said, as rebel forces sought to push their lightning offensive against…
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South Korean ruling party calls for removal of ‘Dangerous’ President
The ruling party in South Korea has called for the removal of President Yoon Suk Yeol, citing his recent declaration of martial law, which sparked widespread protests and backlash. Han Dong-hoon, the…
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Security forces kills 8 terrorists including ringleader in separate Khyber Pakhtunkhwa operations
Security forces killed a total of eight terrorists in two separate operations conducted in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the military’s media wing said on Thursday. According to the Inter-Services Public Rela…
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‘Scary and severe drought empties one of Bosnia’s largest lakes
Staring across what was once one of Bosnia’s largest expanses of water, all that Saliha Kuljanin can see is boats left high and dry after months of drought emptied Lake Jablanicko. “The climate has c…
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South Korean opposition Seeks Yoon’s impeachment after martial law controversy
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is facing growing pressure to resign after his declaration of martial law was swiftly overturned by parliament. Opposition parties have filed an impeachment motio…