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At least six dead in suicide bomb attack on school bus in Pakistan

The incident took place on the outskirts of Khudzar in the restive Balochistan province as the children headed to their military-run school in the city.

Accra city authorities renew battle against roadside trading

In what officials are calling a renewed battle to reclaim the capital city, the Accra Metropolitan Assembly and the Korle Klottey Municipal Assembly have launched a joint decongestion exercise to clear unauthorised traders and structures choking the ci...

Ramaphosa aims to salvage relationship with Trump in White House visit

U.S. President Donald Trump will host South Africa's leader at the White House on Wednesday for a meeting that might be tense after Trump accused the country's government of allowing a “genocide” to take place against minority white farmers.

UN says Gaza aid blocked by Israeli security checks

The UN says that aid has not reached Palestinians yet despite it beginning to enter Gaza two days ago

UN calls for stronger action on Global Maritime Security

The United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres says "without maritime security, there can be no global security

Ugandan lawmakers bring back military courts’ ability to try civilians

Uganda passed a bill on Tuesday that authorises military courts to conduct civilian trials, a practice that was deemed unconstitutional in a Supreme Court ruling in January.

Manchester United prepare to take on Tottenham after dismal league campaign

After a historically poor performance in the Premier League, the club will take on Tottenham Hotspur in Bilbao on Wednesday in a bid to save this year's campaign with the Europa League final.

UK suspends trade deal negotiations with Israel

UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy announced on Tuesday that his country would suspend negotiations on a new trade agreement with Israel over "Netanyahu's government's actions" in relation to the war in Gaza.

Somalia celebrates the International Day for Women in Maritime

Somali officials announced the launch of a new initiative to empower women in the maritime sector.

Nigeria’s Qadri Aruna secures third round spot in table tennis world championship

Qadri Aruna beat Germany's Benedikt Duda 4-2 in their Round of 32 match in the competition which is currently underway in Doha.