Curfew imposed in parts of downtown Los Angeles after days of protests
Mayor Karen Bass announced the measure on Tuesday saying it would be operational from 8pm to 6am, and likely remain in place for a few days.
At least 49 people have died in flooding in South Africa, officials say
The cold front has swept across the country since the weekend bringing bitter cold, snow, and flooding to several provinces.
China’s foreign minister meets with several African counterparts
Wang Yi reassured them of Beijing’s commitment to projects in their countries and its solidarity with the Global South.
US imposes sanctions on Palestinian NGO and five charities over alleged terrorism funding
The US accused these entities of supporting terrorism under the pretence of humanitarian work.
UN chief António Guterres calls for dialogue among civilizations
António Guterres made this plea in observance of the first International Day of Dialogue Among Civilizations on 10 June 2025.
Basketball: NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo visits Brazil amid trade rumours
Antetokounmpo inaugurated a renovated basketball court in Rio de Janeiro.
China’s blind box toys captivate global fans
Chinese cultural sensation Labubu, created by toy giant Pop Mart, has gained massive popularity in South Africa as the hottest plush collectible.
U.S. stocks remain in limbo on Tuesday as investors wait for talks with China
U.S. stocks remained in limbo on Tuesday as investors waited for the outcome of trade talks between the United States and China.
In Brazil, knights and masked riders take to a football pitch for religious festival
The Festa do Divino Espírito Santo - or the Festival of the Divine Holy Spirit, blends Catholic traditions with popular folklore and theatrical performance, dating back to the early 19th century
United States: San Francisco protesters oppose Trump’s new travel ban
Donald Trump's travel ban forbids entry into the US to citizens from dozens of countries, mainly in Africa and the Middle East.