ICJ hears opening statements in genocide case against Myanmar/in /by
Long-awaited hearings at the United Nations top court opened in The Hague on Monday in a case accusing Myanmar of committing genocide against the Rohingya minority.
Ghana settles $1.47 billion energy sector debt to restore power stability/in /by
Ghana also settled all outstanding gas invoices owed to energy partners ENI and Vitol, paying around $480 million, and cleared about $393 million in legacy debts to Independent Power Producers, including major suppliers such as Karpowership and Cenpower
Iran’s nationwide protest movement enters third week amid violent crackdown/in /by
Activists say 544 people have been killed in the protests. Iranian authorities have accused the United States and Israel of fuelling unrest in the country.
Thousands attend South Korea’s Sancheoneo Festival for icy trout fishing/in /by
The Sancheoneo Festival in Hwacheon, South Korea, attracts large crowds for its freezing water challenges and trout fishing. The event is a key winter attraction.
Afro-Brazilian festival celebrates faith, heritage and resistance in Ouro Preto/in /by
The festival stands as a powerful reminder of Afro-Brazilian resilience and the enduring legacy of African traditions in Brazil’s cultural landscape.
Ugandan opposition candidate Bobi Wine rallies in Kampala slum where he grew up/in /by
Ugandan opposition candidate Bobi Wine brought his presidential campaign to the Kampala slum where he grew up ahead of Thursday’s elections.
Japan: 100 worshippers endure icy waters for Shinto ritual in Tokyo/in /by
The annual Kanchu Misogi ritual saw around 100 worshippers plunge into icy water at a Tokyo shrine on Sunday.
Cuba faces growing pressure from the United States after Maduro capture/in /by
Over the weekend, United States President Donald Trump pledged to cut off all oil and money flowing to Cuba, and urged the nation to make a deal with the US.
German Chancellor Merz visits India to boost economic and defence ties/in /by
During his first official visit, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and India's PM Modi discussed trade, technology, and green development, aiming to reduce reliance on China.
Uganda vote overshadowed by detentions, intimidation and fears of violence/in /by
Uganda heads to the polls this Thursday, but for opposition leaders, the election is being overshadowed by concerns over political repression and the detention of government critics.