Xi welcomes Putin as China-Russia ties deepen
Chinese President Xi Jinping welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin to Beijing on Tuesday, calling him an “old friend” as the two leaders began a new round of bilateral talks.
Potato powers transformation in Lesotho’s agriculture sector
Once seen as a humble family staple, the potato has become a powerful symbol of agricultural transformation in Lesotho.
Liverpool sign Alexander Isak from Newcastle – Reports
Liverpool has already spent nearly 300 million pounds ($400 million) in this transfer window – more than any other team in Europe — to revamp its team, signing Germany playmaker Florian Wirtz, young French striker Hugo Ekitike and full backs Jeremie Frimpong and Milos Kerkez, among others
Kenyan police officer killed in Haiti accident
An accident involving two armored vehicles in Haiti’s capital left at least two people dead and eight police officers from Kenya injured, according to officials
Rescuers search rubble for survivors after earthquake in Afghanistan
The 6.0 magnitude quake late Sunday hit towns in the province of Kunar, near the city of Jalalabad in neighboring Nangarhar province, causing extensive damage
Total wins new exploration permit as Congo seeks to ramp up oil production
The permit is for the Nzombo area located 100km off Pointe-Noire on the Atlantic Ocean. QatarEnergy and Congolese state oil company, SNPC are Total's partners in the block's development
Croatia hosts fourth open hot air balloon championship in Prelog
In the northern Croatian town of Prelog, balloon crews from around the world gathered for a race that has become one of the country’s most distinctive annual events.
Sudan: At least 19 killed in Darfur region as fighting intensifies in el-Fasher
The paramilitary Rapid Support Forces have besieged el-Fasher for more than a year.
Dancers in Haiti take inspiration from Vodou and slave revolt in face of gang violence
Dancers in Haiti take inspiration from Vodou, slave revolt, in face of gang violence
Houthis bury senior leaders killed in Israeli airstrike, vow revenge amid new Red Sea attack
Hundreds of mourners gathered in Sanaa on Monday for the funeral of senior Houthi officials, including Prime Minister Ahmed al-Rahawi, who were killed in what is described as an Israeli airstrike last week.