German cops nab Nigerian mafia in dating scam
A major dating scam targeting victims in Germany has been shut down with the arrest of 11 suspects linked to the Black Axe mafia group.
Searing heat grips Philippines, forcing schools to close
The Philippines endures a scorching heatwave driven by El Niño, with schools closing and safety warnings issued due to dangerously high heat index levels.
Mass graves found in southern Gaza city of Khan Younis
‘Some 150 bodies found in 2 graves,’ says director-general of Gaza’s government media office
Jamaica officially recognizes Palestine as a state
Decision announced by Foreign Minister Kamina Johnson Smith following debate in Cabinet
Ghana: Gospel music icon KODA passes away
Ghanaian gospel musician Kofi Owusu Dua Anto, known professionally as KODA, has reportedly passed away at age 46.
Nairobi residents grapple with floods aftermath
Burundi called for international help to deal with the aftermath.
US law now seizes Russian assets to help Ukraine
The US passed a law allowing the seizure of frozen Russian assets to aid Ukraine, but international cooperation and legal hurdles remain.
Migrant boat deaths near Tunisia raise toll
A recent discovery of 14 migrant bodies off Djerba island adds to the growing death toll on the perilous Mediterranean route.
Botswana says no to hosting UK’s deported illegal migrants
Botswana’s Foreign Minister rejected the UK’s request to host illegal migrants deported from Britain, citing its own immigration challenges.
Egypt OKs free zone, tourist port for Ras al-Hikma
Egypt greenlights a special free zone and international tourist port in the Ras al-Hikma peninsula, following a $35 billion investment deal with the United Arab Emirates.
EU supports UN call for Gaza hospital mass graves probe
European Union supports independent investigation into mass graves at Gaza hospitals amid Israeli sieges.