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UN General Assembly declares May 25 as World Football Day

The resolution underscores football's unparalleled global impact, transcending boundaries of culture, language, and socio-economic status.

Gaza crisis deepens amid Rafah takeover

With the situation on the ground rapidly deteriorating, the international community faces mounting pressure to intervene and prevent further suffering in Gaza.

Cruise ship worker accused of stabbing 3 people with scissors on board vessel bound for Alaska

The U.S. attorney's office charged him with assaulting them with a dangerous weapon in a maritime area. Court records online don't show if he has a lawyer yet.

Cholera cases surge in Kenya amidst flooding crisis

The World Health Organization (WHO) warns of the escalating risk of water-borne diseases and underscores the urgent need for coordinated action.

South Africa: Rescue operations continue to save dozens trapped in building collapse

Once the dogs verify that there's somebody, we have high-tech equipment that we can actually start triangulating and pinpointing where the victim is trapped, and then from there, we start working. It is very, very difficult if you are working with conc...

April 2024 breaks global heat records, Morocco prepares for scorching heatwave

This news arrives amidst Morocco's ongoing struggle with drought, now entering its sixth consecutive year. The scarcity of water resources poses significant challenges, especially for the country's rain-dependent agriculture

April 2024 sets global temperature records as Morocco braces for heatwave

This news arrives amidst Morocco's ongoing struggle with drought, now entering its sixth consecutive year. The scarcity of water resources poses significant challenges, especially for the country's rain-dependent agriculture

Russian foreign minister discusses bilateral relations with Sierra Leone counterpart

Lavrov called Sierra Leone Russia’s “traditional reliable partner in Africa” and said that it’s planned to open a diplomatic mission in Freetown this year

Tyla’s sandy gown and Zendaya’s floral dresses among the standout looks at 2024 Met Gala

The official dress code this year was The Garden Of Time. The eponymous short-story by late British author JG Ballard was the inspiration for it. The castle garden which serves as a setting in the book influenced stars like Zendaya to go for floral and...

Namibia makes huge progress in eliminating mother-to-child HIV transmission

The WHO says that in 2022, only 4 per cent of babies born in Namibia to mothers living with HIV acquired the virus.