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U.S. President Donald Trump has revoked the Secret Service protection that had been provided to Kamala Harris as a former Vice President. The decision was announced on Thursday, August 28, 2025. Under U.S. law, former…
Israeli forces have recovered the body of slain hostage Ilan Weiss in a complex operation in the Gaza Strip, the military announced on Sunday. His remains were found alongside those of another hostage whose identity…
The search for accused cop killer Dezi Freeman has entered its fourth day, with more than 450 police officers now deployed in Victoria’s high country as authorities work to capture the 56-year-old fugitive believed to…
Masai Ujiri, who has invested in basketball and founded the Giants of Africa festival that brings together and empowers African youth, has been appointed to the group that supports the United Nations in achieving the…
Around 165 million years ago, in what is now Morocco, a heavily armoured dinosaur roamed the Jurassic landscape, sporting some of the most elaborate defences ever seen in the fossil record. The dinosaur, named…
The Rwanda Premier League 2025/26 is set to kick off on Friday, September 12, 2025, marking the beginning of a new season where all teams will start their journey to compete for the national championship. The opening…
National carrier RwandAir has added new two Boeing 737-800s to its fleet The airline announced the arrival of the plane on Wednesday, August 27, via X. "We have welcomed two Boeing 737-800s into our fleet. The first…
Victoria remains in shock as the manhunt for alleged gunman Dezi Freeman continues following the fatal shooting of two police officers at Porepunkah, near Mount Buffalo. The tragedy unfolded on Rayner Track at the foot…
A massive manhunt is underway in rural Victoria after two police officers were shot dead and another wounded during a warrant operation in Porepunkah. The accused gunman, identified as 56-year-old Dezi Freeman, also…
Peace efforts and talks in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have resumed in Doha, representatives of the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the Alliance Fleuve Congo/March 23 (AFC/M23)…
Australia has given Iran's ambassador seven days to leave the country after alleging the country's government directed antisemitic attacks in Sydney and Melbourne. Intelligence services linked Iran to an arson attack…
South Sudanese writer Denis Doggale, known by his pen name LokoLokoŋon, has released a new book titled A Journey of Identity, Heritage and Resilience. The work is already drawing attention in Australia and beyond for…
As Rwanda prepares for the upcoming FERWAFA elections, Shema Ngoga Fabrice, the sole candidate for the presidency, has outlined a bold vision for the future of Rwandan football. Known for his successful tenure as…
Rwanda's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Ambassador Olivier Nduhungirehe, is in Singapore for the 5th Singapore–Africa Ministerial Exchange (SAMEV), a biennial platform launched in 2014 to…
Israeli airstrikes on the Nasser Hospital in southern Gaza on Monday killed at least 20 people, including five journalists, in what health officials and press freedom groups have condemned as one of the deadliest…
Prominent Kampala businessman Anthony Mutinisa, owner of a luxury vehicle hire company specialising in high-end Toyota Land Cruisers, was shot dead on Sunday evening, August 24 2025, by a private security guard at his…
Brisbane, Queensland – Around 10:00 p.m. last night, a serious car accident occurred on Moggill Road, leaving occupants of the vehicle potentially critically injured or worse. Emergency services arrived promptly at the…
Australia awoke this morning to a mix of political unrest, sporting controversy, legal drama, and national pride on the cricket pitch, as several stories dominated headlines across the country. Pro-Palestinian Protests…
The Asia–Pacific region is grappling with a wave of significant developments this week, ranging from rising security tensions and diplomatic maneuvering to slowing economic forecasts and volatile markets. Philippines…
The AFC/M23 rebels in eastern DR Congo have accused the Kinshasa government of violating the ceasefire by launching an offensive on Sunday that targeted densely populated areas with the help of foreign mercenaries. The…
National Australia Bank (NAB) will soon require new customers to take a selfie as part of its identity verification process; in a move the bank says will help combat the growing threat of identity theft. From next…
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has signaled he is open to possible changes to Australia’s tax system, while making clear that any significant overhaul remains a longer-term prospect rather than an immediate priority.…
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has called for a united national front to confront what he described as United States efforts to subjugate the Islamic Republic. Times of Israel reports that Khamenei,…
The federal government has announced sweeping reforms to accelerate housing construction, promising to streamline approvals, harness artificial intelligence, and ease regulatory burdens in an effort to boost supply and…