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One dead, 7 missing as two military helicopters collide, crash
One person has been confirmed dead and seven missing after two Japanese military helicopters crashed. The two helicopters crashed after possibly colliding, officials ...
Oil surges, equities sink as Iran blasts fan MidEast escalation fears
Israeli army chief Herzi Halevi warned earlier this week that Iran's missile attack at the weekend would be met with a response. Photo: - / Israeli Army/AFPSo ...
Afghanistan floods: Death toll rises to 70, more than 50 injured
Afghanistans national disaster authority says the number of flood-related casualties in the past few days has risen as 70 people have been confirmed dead while more than 50 others sust ...
Missing German billionaire who was declared d£ad is reportedly living with his mistress in Russia
Six years after his mysterious disappearance in Switzerland, a German billionaire, Karl-Erivan Haub, has been reportedly found living with a Russian mistress in Moscow. The then 5 ...
US to reimpose oil sanctions on Venezuela: officials
A tanker travels off the coast of Venezuela, where authorities insist its oil sector would keep going regardless of whether the United States imposes sanctions. Photo ...
IMF says global debt levels face 'Great Election Year' risk
The IMF warned that government debt levels could be impacted by the sheer number of elections happening this year. Photo: MANDEL NGAN / AFPSource: AFP
Ukraine: 14 killed, over 60 injured in Russian missile attack
No fewer than 14 people have been killed in the city of Chernihiv in Northern Ukraine by a Russian missile attack. Ukraines Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko said the missile attack, which hi ...
Digital 'sleuths' fuel misinformation after Iran strikes
Social media influencers posing as digital investigators peddle misinformation after a barrage of Iranian strikes against Israel.. Photo: ATTA KENARE / AFPSource: ...
Yellen says US set to tighten sanctions on Iran soon
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said the United States is likely to impose fresh sanctions on Iran in the wake of the Islamic republic's direct attack on Israel. ...
'Bad for business': Gulf states scramble to avert wider war
The Gulf states' expensive economic diversification plans rely on a peaceful environment for business and tourism, which is jeopardised by hostilities between Isr ...
Equities sink, oil rallies on fears of Iran-Israel conflict
Israeli army chief General Herzi Halevi (L) warned Iran's attack at the weekend would be 'met with a response'. Photo: - / Israeli Army/AFPSource: AFP ...
Pro-Palestinian protest blocks San Francisco's Golden Gate bridge
Over 100,000 vehicles per day cross San Francisco's iconic Golden Gate Bridge. Photo: JUSTIN SULLIVAN / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA/Getty Images via AFPSource: ...
Well continue to support defence of Israel – US
The United States said on Monday it will continue to support Israel to prevent any escalation in hostilities with Iran. The US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, sa ...
Road accidents kill 50 in Afghanistan during Eid holiday
Road accidents killed at least 50 people and injured 185 others during the four-day Eid el Fitr holiday across Afghanistan. The countrys General Directorate of Traffic Police di ...
War: Deserved response – Hamas reacts to Irans attack against Israel
Hamas, the leading Palestinian militant group, has reacted to Irans decision to attack Israel. Hamas is an ally of Iran and unsurprisingly defended Tehrans drone and ...
War: You wont succeed, US will defend Israel – President Biden warns Iran
The United States, US, President, Joe Biden has vowed to defend Israel in the ongoing war. Biden warned that Iran will not be allowed to succeed against Israel. ...
Russia sends military trainers, equipment to Niger Republic
In a bid to deepen security ties with Niger Republic, Russia has sent some military trainers, air defence systems and other equipment to the West African nation. In ...
'Robust' US has helped improve global economic outlook, IMF chief says
International Monetary Fund managing director Kristalina Georgieva said global growth is expected to be 'marginally stronger' than the IMF previously predicte ...
Germany's Scholz between tough talk and trade on China trip
Chancellor Scholz will have to balance encouraging words on economic cooperation with the EU's strident message accusing China of unfair subsidies. Photo: JOHN TH ...
Gaza: Israeli airstrike killed three of my sons – Hamas leader Haniyeh
Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh has confirmed three of his sons were killed Wednesday in an Israeli airstrike in the Gaza Strip. Haniyeh accused Israel of acting in “the spirit of revenge and m ...
Gaza war: Youre making a mistake – Joe Biden tells Netanyahu
US president, Joe Biden has told Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu that his approach on Gaza was a “mistake.” The President further urged Israel to call for ...
War: Cameron to meet Donald Trump, discuss Ukraine, Gaza
British foreign secretary David Cameron will hold talks with US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump in Florida on Tuesday. This is following a push to sho ...
War: Your embassies no longer safe – Iran warns Israel
An Iranian official has warned that Israels embassies are no longer safe. A senior Iranian official gave the warning, insisting that Israel should no longer see any ...
Gaza war: Shameful, insane – Boris Johnson kicks as UK debates against Israel
Former British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, has warned against any move to end weapon sale to Israel. Israels war with Gaza entered its seventh month today (Sunday ...
Hamas: Biden issues stern threat over civilian safety in Gaza
President Joe Biden has threatened to condition support for Israels offensive in Gaza on it taking concrete steps to protect aid workers and civilians. According to ...
Archive for date: April 5th, 2024
Botswanas president, Mokgweetsi Masisi, has thr£@tened to send 20,000 elephants to Germany in a dispute over conservation. This comes following proposals in Berlin to restrict the import ...
Yellen in China calls for 'level playing field' for US firms
US Treasury chief Janet Yellen (C) and Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns (L) attend a roundtable with business leaders in Guangzhou. Photo: Pedro Pardo / AFPSour ...
Asian equities tumble, oil extends gains on Middle East worries
Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned Israel "will be slapped" for a deadly blast at the Iranian consulate in Damscus. Photo: - / KHAMENEI.IR/AFP ...
Gaza war: Address civilian harms, sufferings – US gives conditions to support Israel
The United States President, Joe Biden, has given conditions to support Israels Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, amid the ongoing war in Gaza. Biden said US suppo ...
IMF chief Georgieva sole candidate in reelection process
Georgieva is the sole candidate to lead the IMF from October 1. Photo: OLIVIER DOULIERY / AFPSource: AFPThe International Monetary Fund c ...