Watch: Strike hits major Iranian bridge near Tehran, killing at least 8 civilians/in /by
Iran said strikes on the unfinished B1 bridge in Alborz province killed at least eight people and wounded 95 on Thursday, after families gathered near the site for Nature Day celebrations.
Four children killed in machete attack at Kampala nursery school/in /by
Such attacks are rare in Kampala, and the tragedy has sparked grief and outrage among parents and the wider community.
Uganda: Nankabirwa Assures of Fuel Stability Amid Price Pressures/in /by
[Nile Post] The Minister for Energy and Mineral Development, Ruth Nankabirwa, has assured Parliament that Uganda has sufficient fuel reserves to last more than two months, with additional May supplies already arriving at regional ports in Kenya and Tanzania.
Malawi: MERA Defends Crushing Fuel Hike As Malawians Brace for Economic Shock/in /by
[Nyasa Times] The Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) has moved to justify a steep and punishing increase in fuel prices, pushing petrol to K6,672 per litre and diesel to K6,687--an escalation of 34 percent and 35 percent respectively that is set to ripple across every corner of the economy.
Mozambique: Frelimo Demands Measures to Deal With Fuel Crisis/in /by
[AIM] Maputo -- Mozambique's ruling Frelimo Party has demanded that the government take measures to deal with possible fuel shortages.
Sudan: Sudan and Escalating, Crippling Fuel Prices/in /by
[Ayin Network] Despite the ongoing inflation since the outbreak of the April 2023 war, Sudanese people in army-controlled areas are facing an increase in the prices of petroleum products, including cooking gas and fuel, according to data from the energy ministry.
From the Chrism Mass to the washing of the feet: Pope Leo’s first Easter season begins/in /by
Pope Leo XIV begins his first Easter as pontiff by washing priests’ feet, following a tradition previously used by Pope Francis, while warning against domination in a troubled world.
Wall Street falls, oil surges after Trump threatens more attacks on Iran/in /by
Stocks slumped and oil prices soared Thursday after President Donald Trump vowed the U.S. will continue to attack Iran and failed to offer a clear timetable for ending the conflict in the Middle East.
Videos show explosions in central Iran as conflict with Israel intensifies/in /by
Iran was hit by a powerful new wave of strikes on Wednesday when massive explosions and thick plumes of smoke rose over Baharestan, in the Esfahan region of central Iran.
President Putin holds talks with Egyptian Foreign Minister Abdelatty in Moscow/in /by
Russian President Vladimir Putin has held talks in Moscow with Egypt's foreign minister, Badr Abdelatty, focusing on the war in the Middle East and economic cooperation.