At least 26 people have been killed and more than 100 others remain missing after devastating flash floods triggered by heavy monsoon rains swept through eastern Afghanistan, leaving widespread destruction and prompting fears that the death toll could rise further. The mountainous province of Nuristan has been the worst affected by the disaster. Torrential rainfall…
Tensions remain elevated across the Middle East after the United States and Saudi Arabia announced a landmark civilian nuclear cooperation agreement, while regional leaders and analysts continue to warn that the deal could reshape the region’s security landscape. The agreement, signed this week, is designed to support Saudi Arabia’s civilian nuclear energy programme over the…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed that the Ebola outbreak centred in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), with linked cases in Uganda, has claimed more than 1,000 lives, making it one of the deadliest Ebola epidemics in recent history. The latest figures show 2,536 confirmed cases and over 1,000 deaths, with the…
Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have officially submitted a joint bid to host the 2032 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), marking a significant step in the Alliance of Sahel States’ (AES) ambition to showcase regional unity through football despite ongoing security challenges. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed receipt and acceptance of the…
Africa has become the world’s hungriest continent for the first time, overtaking Asia in the number of people experiencing hunger, according to the latest United Nations State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) 2026 report. The report estimates that 309 million people in Africa faced hunger in 2025, compared with 292 million…
The conflict between the United States and Iran has entered another dangerous phase, with Washington carrying out its latest wave of airstrikes while Tehran continues to warn of broader retaliation across the Middle East. The U.S. military confirmed it has concluded another round of strikes on Iranian targets, marking 11 consecutive nights of military operations…
Thousands of migrant workers have gathered outside foreign embassies and consulates across South Africa as fears over escalating anti-immigrant violence continue to grow. The crowds, made up of nationals from several African countries, are seeking emergency evacuation assistance amid renewed xenophobic tensions that have spread across parts of the country. The latest wave of anxiety…
The conflict between the United States and Iran has intensified sharply after both countries exchanged another round of military strikes, widening the fighting beyond Iranian territory and raising fears of a broader regional war. The latest exchanges marked the seventh consecutive night of U.S. air operations against Iran, while Tehran retaliated by targeting U.S.-linked military…
Two devastating disasters have unfolded across Asia, as rescue teams in China race to find survivors trapped beneath a massive landslide while the United Nations warns that more than 500 Rohingya refugees are feared dead after two overcrowded boats reportedly capsized off the coast of Myanmar. In southwest China, torrential rainfall triggered a huge landslide…
France’s parliament has approved a landmark law legalizing assisted dying for adults suffering from serious, incurable and life-threatening illnesses under strict medical conditions. The legislation, passed by the National Assembly in a 291-241 vote, marks one of the biggest changes to France’s end-of-life laws in decades. Under the new law, eligible patients must be French…
