Scorching heat challenges pilgrims at mount Arafat during sacred Hajj ritual/in /by
This year’s Hajj has attracted over 1.5 million international pilgrims, though officials have yet to release a final count.
New documentary shines light on plight of pangolins, one of the world’s most trafficked mamals/in /by
Pangolins are one of the world's most trafficked mammals, prized for their meat and scales, for use in traditional medicine. Now a new documentary, 'Pangolin: Kulu's Journey' follows a baby pangolin, rescued from poachers, as he journeys back into the wild.
Man City closing in on swoop for Wolves’ Rayan Aït-Nouri/in /by
All eyes are on Wolves left-back Rayan Aït-Nouri, as speculation swirls around a potential move to Manchester City.
World Bank resumes Uganda loans after anti-gay law freeze/in /by
Two years after halting funding, the World Bank is lifting its loan freeze on Uganda, imposed after the country passed a 2023 anti-LGBTQ law allowing the death penalty for certain same-sex acts.
How cutting off rhino horns might help curb poaching/in /by
A new study has found dehorning rhinos led to a large reduction in poaching in nearly a dozen game reserves in and around the Kruger National Park in northern South Africa
Ivory Coast announces cholera outbreak after 7 deaths/in /by
“On May 25, 2025, the Port-Bouët-Vridi health district reported five deaths in the village of Vridi Akobrate,
Haitians in US and at home reeling from US travel ban that takes affect on Monday/in /by
In Miami's Little Haiti neighbourhood, residents are taking stock of President Trump's latest travel ban, which bars Haitians and people from 11 other countries from entering the United States. The ban takes effect on Monday and Haitians are scrambling to understand what it will mean for them.
Trump’s travel ban: Fallout for 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympics/in /by
The travel ban doesn’t mention any exceptions for fans from the targeted countries wishing to travel to the U.S. for the World Cup or Olympics.
Chad announces suspension of visas to US citizens in response to Trump travel ban/in /by
“Chad has no planes to offer, no billions of dollars to give but Chad has his dignity and pride,” Deby said, referring to the $400 million luxury plane offered to his administration as a gift by the ruling family of Qatar.
Jordanians celebrate historic World Cup qualification/in /by
Jordan booked its place at the 2026 World Cup after defeating Oman 3-0, and after South Korea beat Iraq