INTERPOL seizes $65M in fake drugs, arrests 769 in largest-ever global crackdown
“Fake and unapproved medications are a serious risk to public health. They can include dangerous or illegal ingredients potentially resulting in severe illness, or even death, said David Caunter, Director of Organized and Emerging Crime at INTERPOL.
Business community must safeguard free trade, Chinese premier tells ‘Summer Davos’ forum
Business leaders at Summer Davos summit in Tianjin warn of the risks a return to unilateralism would pose to the global economy.
Nigeria: Ex-NNPC CFO Speaks On Arrest By EFCC
[Premium Times] Mr Isa said he voluntarily submitted himself to the EFCC for questioning and was not arrested or detained.
Catholic Pope affirms priest celibacy, demands ‘firm’ action on abuse
Leo XIV was speaking to over 400 bishops from 38 countries in St Peter’s Basilica on Wednesday.
Judges grill former Haitian PM over 2021 assassination of president
They are investigating whether there is enough evidence to warrant a trial for the 20 suspects held in the Caribbean country.
Young South Sudanese player selected for NBA basketball team
At the age of 14, Khaman Maluach, became the youngest player ever to enrol in an NBA academy.
UN humanitarian chief visits families in North Kivu displaced by M23 rebels
The UN humanitarian chief visited families in North Kivu forced to return to their villages after M23 rebels seized the provincial capital Goma in January.
Tehran begins clean-up as Iran’s ceasefire with Israel holds
The city’s governor says more than 120 homes were completely destroyed and over 500 others suffered significant damaged during Iran’s 12-day war with Israel.
Somalia: Somalia Eyes Energy Breakthrough – Petroleum Authority to Unveil Survey Results in July As Oil Production Nears
[Radio Dalsan] Mogadishu, -- In a significant move that could reshape the nation's economic trajectory, the Somali Petroleum Authority (SPA) has confirmed it will publicly release the results of its long-awaited petroleum surveys in July. The announcement marks a pivotal step toward Somalia's ambitious entry into the global oil market, with production now expected to begin between late 2025 and early 2026.
Zambia: Zambia Runs On Mostly Green Power, but Households Use Polluting Cooking Fuel – Study Suggests How to Fix This
[The Conversation Africa] Zambia, like many African countries, is facing a crisis over clean cooking fuel. Over 80% of the population still relies on polluting fuels like charcoal and firewood. This exposes families to toxic indoor air, deepens poverty and gender inequality, drives deforestation, and adds to climate change.