Trump Shares Map Labeling Strait of Hormuz as ‘New US Territory’
U.S. President Donald Trump has shared a map on social media labeling the Strait of Hormuz as “new U.S. territory,” drawing widespread attention as tensions over the strategic waterway continue. The image, posted on Trump’s official social media account, depicts the narrow shipping corridor with the label “new U.S. territory,” but does not include any... Read More
Zambia’s Hichilema Re-elected President With About 60% of the Vote
Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema has been declared the winner of the country’s presidential election, securing about 60% of the vote to earn a second term in office. The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) announced the official results after the completion of vote counting, confirming Hichilema’s victory over his main challengers following a closely watched nationwide... Read More
Zimbabwe: Lake Kariba Boat Disaster Death Toll Rises to 80
The death toll from the Lake Kariba boat disaster in Zimbabwe has risen to 80, as search and recovery teams continue to comb the vast reservoir for missing passengers. Authorities said the vessel capsized on Lake Kariba during a journey carrying dozens of passengers, triggering a major rescue operation involving the Zimbabwean police, military, local... Read More
Cameroon Win First-Ever Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Title
Cameroon have won their first-ever Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title, defeating their opponents in the final to claim the biggest prize in African women’s football. The victory marks a historic milestone for the Indomitable Lionesses, who had previously reached the final on multiple occasions but had never lifted the continental trophy. Their triumph... Read More
Erdoğan Accuses Israel of Being Main Instigator of War With Iran
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has accused Israel of being the principal instigator of the recent war with Iran, saying the conflict was driven by Israeli actions that heightened tensions across the Middle East. Speaking after a cabinet meeting in Ankara, Erdoğan said Israel’s policies had played the leading role in triggering the confrontation, arguing... Read More
Accord Party Petitions EU, ECOWAS Over Violence Ahead of Osun Election
The Accord Party has petitioned the European Union (EU) and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) over alleged violence and intimidation ahead of the Osun State governorship election, calling for closer international monitoring of the electoral process. In separate petitions, the party alleged that its members and supporters had been subjected to attacks,... Read More
Russian Strikes Intensify Across Ukraine, Killing 13 and Wounding Nearly 90
Russia has intensified its aerial bombardment of Ukrainian cities, with attacks over the past 24 hours killing at least 13 people and injuring nearly 90 others, according to Ukrainian officials. The latest wave of missile and drone strikes targeted multiple regions, hitting residential neighborhoods, civilian infrastructure and public facilities. Emergency services were deployed overnight as... Read More
Colombia Declares Economic Emergency as Earthquake Death Toll Tops 180
Colombia has declared a state of economic emergency following the devastating 7.4-magnitude earthquake that struck the country’s west, as the official death toll climbed above 180 and thousands of people remained missing or displaced. (AP News) President Abelardo de la Espriella announced the emergency measures to accelerate funding for rescue operations, humanitarian assistance and reconstruction... Read More
Zambia Ends Campaigns as 8.7 Million Voters Prepare to Vote
Campaigning has officially ended in Zambia ahead of Thursday’s general election, with an estimated 8.7 million registered voters set to head to the polls to elect the country’s next president, members of parliament and local government representatives. The close of the campaign period marks the beginning of the mandatory pre-election silence, during which political parties... Read More
Total Solar Eclipse Sweeps Across Greenland, Iceland and Northern Spain
A rare total solar eclipse crossed parts of Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain on Wednesday, drawing hundreds of thousands of visitors and millions of skywatchers to witness one of the most spectacular astronomical events of the decade. (AP News) The Moon’s shadow first passed over eastern Greenland before moving across western Iceland and the North... Read More