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A preliminary 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck off the northeastern coast of Japan on Monday, triggering tsunami warnings and emergency response measures across several regions. The quake hit at approximately 4:53 p.m.…
Bulgaria heads to the polls on Sunday, more than four months after mass protests forced the resignation of its government, in what is widely described as the country’s eighth parliamentary election in five years, a…
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that American representatives are traveling to Islamabad, Pakistan, for a new round of negotiations with Iran, as the countries' two-week ceasefire, brokered by Pakistan on…
Rwandan middle-distance runner Emeline Imanizabayo claimed first place in the women's 5000 meters at the Dutch National Championships, clocking a time of 15:07 to set a new Rwandan national record in the event. The…
A humanoid robot has won a half-marathon in Beijing, completing the 21-kilometre course in 50 minutes and 26 seconds, a performance faster than the current human world record held by Uganda’s Jacob Kiplimo. The race…
Juha Miettinen has died following a multi-car crash during a race in the Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie in Germany. The 66-year-old driver was involved in a seven-car collision on Saturday during Race 1 of the…
Pope Leo XIV has dismissed suggestions of a personal dispute with Donald Trump , saying it is “not in his interest” to engage in a public debate, as he continues his peace-focused visit to Africa. Speaking to reporters…
Legendary naturalist David Attenborough has returned to the story that helped define his career, with a new Netflix documentary tracing his decades-long connection to Rwanda's mountain gorillas now available to stream…
Iran reversed course on Saturday, reasserting strict control over the Strait of Hormuz less than 24 hours after declaring the critical shipping route open to commercial traffic, as two vessels were reported struck in…
Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA) has fined about 100 public transport operators for illegally increasing fares following a revision of transport tariffs in early April, warning that further violations could…
Airlines around the world are cancelling flights and grounding aircraft as soaring jet fuel prices and supply concerns threaten to upend the global aviation industry ahead of the summer travel season, Bloomberg…
Sports fans are increasingly mourning the loss of paper tickets as stadiums across the United States move toward fully digital entry systems, with some collectors and designers working to preserve the tradition. The…
FIFA has warned, according to Reuters, that New Jersey's decision to charge $150 for a round-trip transit fare to World Cup matches will have a "chilling effect" on fans attending games at MetLife Stadium. The fare…
More than 350 people gathered in Queensland, Australia, on April 18 to mark 32 years since the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, which claimed more than one million lives. The event, held at the University of…
A fragile wave of calm is emerging across parts of the Middle East after Iran announced that the Strait of Hormuz has been declared “completely open” to commercial shipping for the duration of a ceasefire, easing fears…
Zimbabwe’s capital markets are undergoing a historic shift after billionaire telecoms magnate Strive Masiyiwa drove the Victoria Falls Stock Exchange (VFEX) past its 132-year-old rival, the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange…
“Benimana,” a feature film by Rwandan filmmaker Marie-Clémentine Dusabejambo , has been selected in the “Un Certain Regard” section at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival , marking a significant milestone for Rwandan and…
U.S. President Donald Trump deleted a social media post featuring an AI-generated image of himself portrayed as a Jesus-like figure after it drew widespread criticism, including from some religious conservatives who…
Pope Leo XIV has said he has "no fear" of the Donald Trump administration and will continue speaking out against war, responding to sharp criticism from the U.S. president over his stance on the conflict involving…
MPIGI, Uganda — Diplomats and representatives from several countries and international organizations joined Rwandans in Uganda on April 10 to pay tribute to victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi during a…
Ukraine and Russia have accused each other of committing hundreds of violations during a short ceasefire declared for Orthodox Easter, casting doubt on hopes for even a temporary pause in fighting. According to the…
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that the United States will begin a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz , significantly escalating tensions with Iran despite a temporary ceasefire that he says is “holding…
On April 13, 2026, in the United States, Donald Trump criticized a figure identified as “Pope Leo,” describing him as “terrible” on foreign policy and “weak” on crime, remarks that quickly spread across global media…
High-level peace talks between the United States and Iran in Islamabad, Pakistan, have ended without a deal, underscoring the deep mistrust that continues to define relations between the two countries. The…