Botswana’s president has declared a public health emergency following severe shortages of essential medicines and equipment, as a prolonged slump in the diamond market and […]
Author: Elizabeth Jenrola Oso
Immigration crisis? Japan links four cities with Nigeria, Ghana, Mozambique,Tanzania
An initiative intended to strengthen ties between Japan and African nations has descended into controversy after misleading reports fuelled claims that the project would bring […]
Trump slaps 50% tariffs on Indian imports
Donald Trump has imposed 50 per cent tariffs on most United States imports from India, escalating a trade dispute over New Delhi’s purchases of discounted […]
SpaceX scrubs Starship launch due to bad weather
SpaceX was forced to call off the planned launch of its Starship rocket in Texas on Monday because of poor weather, marking the latest setback […]
France to sue Kick after livestreamer’s death
France will take legal action against the Australian streaming service Kick for alleged negligence following the death of a man during a livestream, the country’s […]
Poland vetoes extension of benefits for Ukrainian refugees
Poland’s president has vetoed legislation to prolong welfare payments for Ukrainian refugees, honouring a campaign pledge to tighten support at a time of rising anti-Ukrainian […]
India’s Supreme Court orders inquiry into Ambani family zoo
India’s supreme court has ordered an investigation into Vantara, a vast private zoo and animal rescue facility run by Anant Ambani, the son of Asia’s […]
Trump threatens tariffs on countries taxing US tech giants
Donald Trump has threatened to impose tariffs and export restrictions on countries that levy digital taxes or introduce regulations targeting major American technology firms, including […]
Wimbledon champion Angela Mortimer-Barrett is dead
Angela Mortimer-Barrett, the former Wimbledon champion and three-time grand slam winner, has died at the age of 93. Mortimer-Barrett captured the Wimbledon ladies’ singles title […]
Trump signs order to prosecute flag burners
Donald Trump has signed an executive order directing federal prosecutors to seek criminal charges against people who burn the American flag during protests, in a […]
