Japan: 100 worshippers endure icy waters for Shinto ritual in Tokyo/in /by
The annual Kanchu Misogi ritual saw around 100 worshippers plunge into icy water at a Tokyo shrine on Sunday.
Cuba faces growing pressure from the United States after Maduro capture/in /by
Over the weekend, United States President Donald Trump pledged to cut off all oil and money flowing to Cuba, and urged the nation to make a deal with the US.
German Chancellor Merz visits India to boost economic and defence ties/in /by
During his first official visit, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and India's PM Modi discussed trade, technology, and green development, aiming to reduce reliance on China.
Uganda vote overshadowed by detentions, intimidation and fears of violence/in /by
Uganda heads to the polls this Thursday, but for opposition leaders, the election is being overshadowed by concerns over political repression and the detention of government critics.
Ugandan churchgoers pray and fast for peaceful presidential election/in /by
At a Pentecostal church in Kampala, worshippers are hoping for a peaceful election. Ugandan Catholic bishops have also called for a fair and nonviolent vote.
Syria: Aleppo residents return after clashes between government and SDF/in /by
As fighting eased on Sunday, residents cautiously returned to contested neighbourhoods in the northern city of Aleppo. The area is now controlled by government forces, though unexploded ordnance continues to threaten civilian safety.
Nigeria: Crude Oil Prices Rise As Global Market Weighs Iran, Russia, Venezuela Supply Risks/in /by
[This Day] Abuja -- Oil prices rose two per cent at the weekend on growing supply worries linked to intensifying protests in oil-producing Iran, an escalation of attacks in Russia's war in Ukraine as well as issues surrounding the recent capture of the Venezuelan President, Nicolas Maduro.
People around the world rally in support of protests in Iran/in /by
Thousands took to the streets in France, the United Kingdom, Germany, the United States or Pakistan to express solidarity with protesters in Iran, amid the Iranian government's growing crackdown.
Benin legislative elections expected to boost ruling coalition ahead of Presidential vote/in /by
Benin held parliamentary and local elections on Sunday, in a vote expected to strengthen the ruling coalition of outgoing President Patrice Talon, just one month after a failed coup attempt.
Londoners ditch trousers for laughs during the 2026 No Trousers Tube Ride/in /by
Over a hundred people brought humor to the London Tube on Sunday by joining the 2026 No Trousers Tube Ride, traveling in their underwear to break the winter routine.