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A proposed policy linked to the Trump administration could significantly disrupt international travel routes for Australians heading to the United States. The plan, put forward by Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne…
When RSSB Tigers were called to replace APR BBC in the 2026 Basketball Africa League, few imagined the Kigali-based side would go on to become the first Rwandan club ever to reach the BAL Finals. But on a historic…
Members of the Tutsi community originally from eastern Democratic Republic of Congo have organised a protest in Canberra, Australia, on 29 May 2026, accusing the Congolese government of failing to protect them from…
A United States jury has ruled against tech billionaire Elon Musk in his legal battle against artificial intelligence company OpenAI, finding that he waited too long to bring his claims to court. The jury in Oakland,…
Taiwan's president Lai Ching-te said on Sunday that Taiwan would neither provoke conflict with China nor surrender its sovereignty, following a high-stakes summit between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping in Beijing.…
The FIFA World Cup 2026 will not only introduce a historic 48-team format, but it will also provide several nations with another opportunity to write football history. Nine countries heading to the tournament in…
Iran head coach Amir Ghalenoei has officially announced a preliminary 30-man squad for the FIFA World Cup 2026 as Team Melli prepare for their fourth consecutive appearance on football’s biggest stage. The squad, which…
Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo has expressed strong confidence in the Black Stars ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting the team is ready to prove itself among the world’s elite nations. The Manchester City…
West Ham United head into one of the biggest matches of their season on Sunday evening when they visit Newcastle United at St James’ Park in a crucial Premier League relegation clash. With Leeds United and Sunderland…
Upcoming gospel artist Moise Ishimwe has shared the heartfelt story behind his new song “Amashimwe,” a track inspired by his personal life journey and the importance of thanking God in every season of life. Speaking…
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Friday that Russia was seeking to draw Belarus deeper into the war in Ukraine and was considering plans for potential attacks on Ukraine's north or even NATO territory from…
Israel and Lebanon have agreed to extend a U.S.-brokered ceasefire by 45 days following talks in Washington aimed at strengthening the truce along their shared border. The extension prolongs a cessation of fighting…
Belgium have named striker Romelu Lukaku in their 2026 FIFA World Cup squad, despite a difficult season marked by injury and limited playing time at club level. The 33-year-old Napoli forward has not started a match…
Authorities said Thursday that a ship anchored off the United Arab Emirates had been seized and taken toward Iranian waters, while an Indian-flagged cargo vessel sank after an attack near Oman. The incidents marked the…
Donald Trump arrived in Beijing with one issue overshadowing everything else: Iran. In talks with Xi Jinping, both leaders agreed the Strait of Hormuz must remain open and that Iran should never obtain nuclear weapons.…
Rwandan writer Lise Nova Berwadushime is steadily emerging as one of the most thoughtful literary voices among Rwanda’s new generation of authors, using poetry and emotional storytelling to explore the deepest parts of…
President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing on Wednesday for a high-stakes summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping , opening two days of talks expected to focus on trade, technology, Taiwan and rising tensions in the…
Russian President Vladimir Putin used his annual Victory Day address in Moscow's Red Square on Saturday to defend Russia's war in Ukraine and accuse NATO of supporting actions hostile to Russia. Speaking during the…
A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet from USS George H.W. Bush disabled two Iran-flagged oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman on Thursday after the vessels allegedly attempted to breach what the U.S. military described as a…
Members of the Rwandan community and friends of Rwanda gathered at Australian Catholic University (ACU) in Sydney on Saturday to mark Kwibuka 32, the 32nd commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, honouring…
Botswana and the African continent are mourning the death of former President Festus Gontebanye Mogae, a respected statesman whose leadership played a pivotal role in shaping Botswana into one of Africa’s most stable…
U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed optimism that the ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran could soon come to an end, as Tehran reviews a new American peace proposal aimed at halting months of…
A luxury expedition cruise ship, the MV Hondius, is sailing toward Spain’s Canary Islands under strict health surveillance after a deadly hantavirus outbreak triggered emergency evacuations and international concern.…
Israel carried out an air strike on Dahiyeh, the southern suburbs of Beirut and a stronghold of Hezbollah , targeting a commander of the group’s elite Radwan force, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said on Wednesday.…