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Former California governor Schwarzenegger stands with Vatican climate initiative/in /by
Actor and former California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger downplayed the Trump administration’s climate scepticism Tuesday and threw his weight behind the Vatican’s environmental initiative instead.
Two-year-old Aryatara Shakya becomes Nepal’s new kumari goddess/in /by
In a vibrant ceremony marking the country's biggest festival, a two-year-old girl was paraded through the ancient alleys of the capital on Tuesday to begin her life as Nepal’s new Kumari, or “living goddess,” a figure revered by both Hindus and Buddhists.
US federal government enters shutdown, raising fears of global uncertainty/in /by
The US federal government entered a shutdown on Wednesday after the Senate failed to agree on a last-minute spending bill.
Thousands protest in Madagascar’s capital demanding president Andry Rajoelina resign/in /by
Thousands of young demonstrators marched through Madagascar’s capital, Antananarivo, on Tuesday demanding the resignation of President Andry Rajoelina after days of deadly youth-led protests over electricity and water shortages.
Record gold prices propel asset values in global markets/in /by
The price of gold surged to a record high of $3,870 per ounce on Tuesday, fueling a powerful rally across the sector and catapulting the market debut of Zijin Gold International, which saw its shares soar over 66% on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
South Africa: state-owned utility Eskom makes first profit in eight years/in /by
It's a silver lining for South Africa's electricity market and wider economy: utility Eskom made a 16 billion rand profit in the financial year ending in March 2025, the first since 2017. But some uncertainties remain.
Malema convicted for discharging firearm at 2018 EFF rally/in /by
The politician, who leads the opposition party Economic Freedom Fighters, was charged with contravening the Firearms Control Act.
Niger’s Tchiani engages in talks with Mali’s military government/in /by
In a display of deepening solidarity, Niger’s military leader, General Abdourahamane Tiani, was received with warm camaraderie by his Malian counterpart, General Assimi Goïta, during a working visit to Bamako on Tuesday.
Youth-led protests in Morocco escalate as violent clashes break out/in /by
Protestors clashed with police across Morocco Tuesday night, as youth-led demonstrations demanding better education and healthcare entered their fourth day.
Sudan floods rise amid Ethiopia’s new dam/in /by
Ethiopia claimed Monday that its recently inaugurated dam has helped lessen floods that have hit Sudan, as speculation rose over whether it has actually caused the deluges. At the same time, Sudan's rainy season, lasting from June to October, can lead to floods due to heavy rains.