U.S. calls for stricter travel controls as Ebola cases exceed 600
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda has surpassed 600 confirmed cases and claimed more than 100 lives, as health authorities warn that insecurity, resource shortages and travel restrictions are hampering efforts to contain the virus.
USA: French Air Force display marks 250 years of American independence
France's renowned Patrouille de France performed a symbolic flyover above New York on 9 June. The display launched a series of events marking the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States Declaration of Independence.
Malawian migrants in South Africa prepare for repatriation as protests continue
Hundreds of Malawian migrants in Durban prepared to be repatriated on Tuesday, driven out by a growing wave of xenophobic violence sweeping South Africa.
Spain: Human castle welcomes Pope Leo XIV to youth vigil in Barcelona
Welcomed by a towering Catalan human castle, Pope Leo XIV joined 40,000 young people in Barcelona on 9 June, urging greater support for those facing anxiety, loneliness and violence ahead of the blessing of the Sagrada Família's Tower of Jesus Christ.
Zimbabwe: Parliament Launches Inquiry Into Fuel Pricing, Summons Local Government Secretary Over Proliferation of Service Stations
[New Zimbabwe] AN inquiry into fuel pricing is underway as Zimbabweans continue to pay high prices for the petroleum products, Energy and Power Development Parliamentary Committee Chairperson Charlton Hwende has said.
Iran strikes Kuwait and Bahrain after US attacks over helicopter crash
The US military launched airstrikes and Iran retaliated Wednesday following the crash of an Army helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz that US President Donald Trump blamed on the Islamic Republic.
Somalis shocked by ‘damaging’ US decision to bar World Cup referee Omar Artan
A decision by US customs officials last week to deny entry to Somali referee Omar Artan is being met with blowback from fans and officials alike.
France bans Israeli minister Smotrich in coordinated sanctions push
France Tuesday banned Israel's far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich from entering the country, as part of coordinated sanctions with other countries over settler violence against Palestinians
First war crimes complaint against Sudan’s RSF filed in Kenya
Victims of alleged atrocities linked to the war in Sudan on Tuesday asked prosecutors in Kenya to investigate allegations of torture and sexual violence by members of a notorious paramilitary group
Liberia: Nocal Agrees to Seek LPRA’s License
[New Dawn] -As Standoff Ends