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New airstrikes hit Beirut’s southern suburbs after Israeli warning

Lebanon sees fresh Israeli airstrikes in Beirut’s southern suburbs, with buildings hit in Haret Hreik after evacuation warnings.

Nigerian health agency urges stronger state action on lassa fever outbreak

Nigeria's Centre for Disease Control is calling for stronger state-level action amid a worsening outbreak of Lassa fever.

South Africa offers to mediate in Middle East conflict if asked

Ramaphosa also noted that his government is actively working to repatriate South African citizens stranded in the conflict-affected region, underscoring the human impact of the crisis on nationals abroad.

Blood-red tinted moon graces Mexico City skies during total lunar eclipse

The spectacle was visible Tuesday morning from North America, Central America and the western part of South America

Abiy Ahmed insists Ethiopia will not go to war over sea access

Abiy’s remarks come amid growing concern over his vision of restoring Ethiopia’s sovereign access to the Red Sea — particularly through the Eritrean port of Assab.

UN says tens of thousand displaced in Lebanon amid Israeli strikes

Israel is pressing ahead with its air campaign against the the Iranian-backed militant group Hezbollah.

South African anti-apartheid activist Mosiuoa Lekota dies at 77

South African anti-apartheid activist Mousiuoa Lekota died on Wednesday at the age of 77.

India: Holi brings colour and crowds nationwide

India celebrated Holi this week, as millions gathered to mark the Hindu spring festival of colours.

UK will no longer issue study visas to nationals from Cameroon, Sudan, Myanmar and Afghanistan

The British government announced Tuesday that it would stop issuing education visas to nationals from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar and Sudan and work visas for Afghans as part of its broader clampdown on asylum seekers.

Abiy Ahmed insists Ethiopia will not go to war over sea access

Abiy’s remarks come amid growing concern over his vision of restoring Ethiopia’s sovereign access to the Red Sea — particularly through the Eritrean port of Assab.