Russia’s Shoigu meets with Iran’s new president Masoud Pezeshkian in Tehran
Secretary of Russia’s Security Council Sergei Shoigu met with Iran's new president Masoud Pezeshkian in Tehran on Tuesday.
South Africa: West Coast Oil Spill – Inside the Emergency Response Effort and Salvage Operation
[Daily Maverick] 'Welcome to the Cape of Storms,' says salvage master Rudolph Punt, a member of the team trying to prevent further oil spills from the shipwrecked MV Ultra Galaxy on the West Coast.
Egyptian, Lebanese FMs hold talks in Cairo amid Middle East tensions
Fears of a regional war shot up last week with the assassination of Hamas' political leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran
Nigeria’s gov’t concerned over increased Russia’s influence in the protests
Concerns are rising over the influence of Russia in the ongoing demonstrations in Nigeria. Some protesters have been seen wielding Russian flags as they demonstrate in various cities in Nigeria. Authorities in the country have termed the act treasonous to the country's sovereignty.
First Afghan woman Paralympian goes for gold in Paris
Zakia Khudadadi has spent most of her life breaking through glass ceilings. The taekwondo Paralympian made history in 2021 in Tokyo, becoming the first Afghan woman to compete in an international sporting event since the Taliban took over her country in August the same year
Freed Russian opposition speaks after recent prison swap with U.S.
A Russian opposition politician released in the recent East-West prisoner swap thanked his supporters in a live stream on Sunday and vowed to continue promoting his anti-war position to people in Russia.
Paris 2024 Olympics: Kipyegon recovers from his jostling with Tsegay
Kenya's Faith Kipyegon began her quest for a third consecutive Olympic 1,500m title on Tuesday, turning the page on an eventful evening that ultimately ended with a medal for her.
ICC’s bi-annual review of Darfur crimes delivered to UN Council
On Monday, the prosecutor of the International Criminal Court Karim Khan addressed the United Nations Security Council in New York to deliver his bi-annual report on Darfur.
Ukraine denies involvement in Mali attack, says cutting ties ‘short-sighted’
The West African nation announced on Sunday it was immediately ending relations with Ukraine following comments from Ukraine's military spy agency regarding the late July clashes in northern Mali.
Kamala Harris formally becomes Democratic presidential nominee
Harris’ coronation caps a chaotic period for Democrats prompted by President Joe Biden’s disastrous June debate performance against Donald Trump