UN Security Council updated on growing refugee crisis across globe
Filippo Grandi, the U.N.'s high commissioner for refugees, told the Security Council that the plight of millions across the globe is exacerbated by the more than 120 conflicts, which are raging unabated
BRICS foreign ministers meet in Brazil to hone unity
The foreign ministers of the BRICS group, which counts eleven member countries, met in Rio de Janeiro on Monday for two days of talks revolving around the world's crises and the group's response to Donald Trump's trade war.
Massive power outage brings most of Spain and Portugal to a standstill
A severe power outage across the Iberian peninsula has affected transport, card payments, flights and more in Spain and Portugal on Monday. The cause of the incident was not yet confirmed by Monday evening.
Finger wrestling: Germany crowns champions in Quirky Alpine sport
Athletes train by pulling cables or lifting heavy blocks with their competition finger. Sunday's event crowned champions across different weight and age categories. Germany currently hosts nine clubs, while Austria boasts another four.
Israeli airstrikes kill at least 27 people in Gaza
Israel has carried out daily strikes on Gaza since it broke its ceasefire with Hamas on 18 March 2025.
Harare City Council says bedbug infestation confined to only one locality
Harare City Council said on Monday that the recent bedbug infestation has been confined to the suburbs of Mbare.
Maasai youths embrace tradition and leadership at rare warrior training camp
For many, like 16-year-old Isaac Mpusia, the experience is a source of pride. "We are going to choose our leaders that will lead us through our age groups," he said, beaming with excitement about the cultural celebration
Nigeria: With Strong Regulatory Capacity, NUPRC Honoured Home and Abroad
[This Day] Functioning with high professional standards and in sync with the demands of a 21st Century regulator, the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission has earned its accolades from stakeholders within and outside the nation's oil and gas exploration and production sector owing to its sterling performance that has set the industry on the path of consistent growth, transparency, efficiency, and a renewed investor confidence. Only a survey with confusing conclusions and unanswered questions believes
Namibia: Namcor and Partners Make High-Quality Oil Discovery
[New Era] The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (Namcor) and its joint venture partners have made a significant discovery off the southern coast of Namibia by detecting a high-quality light-oil-bearing reservoir.
Namibia: Fuel Prices Unchanged for May
[New Era] Prices for petrol and both diesel variants will remain unchanged in the country during May 2025, as crude oil prices for April 2025 declined mainly due to increased global supply and weakened demand outlook.