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Janet Jackson honored at Gala of the stars, says she has no plans to stop dancing
The pop superstar was honored with the Icon Award at the Gala of the Stars, an annual event organized by Dancers Against Cancer celebrating excellence and resilience in the global dance community. The award was presented by screen legend Liza Minnelli.
War in Sudan: 14 million children in need of humanitarian assistance
A recent visit by humanitarian officials from UNICEF to Sudan reiterated the depth of the country's humanitarian crisis, as the brutal war flares on.
Severe winds batter New Zealand for second time in a week
Powerful winds swept across parts of New Zealand for the second time in a week on Thursday, disrupting flights, forcing school closures, and causing widespread transport delays.
South Africa and Vietnam elevate tie to strategic partnership
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa met with Vietnamese President Luong Cuong on Thursday as he started a two day visit to Hanoi to boost ties with the Southeast Asian nation.
mRNA Covid vaccines may boost cancer treatment, study finds
The most widely used COVID-19 vaccines may offer a surprise benefit for some cancer patients – revving up their immune systems to help fight tumors, according to preliminary research reported in the journal Nature.
40 migrants, including infants, die in boat sinking off Tunisia
Forty people, including infants, died when a boat carrying migrants seeking to reach Europe sank Wednesday off the coast of Tunisia, according to local judicial authorities. Around 30 others were rescued.
At least two people killed after a house collapsed in Casablanca
Residents of Casablanca awoke on Wednesday to tragic news of a house collapse in the “Old Medina,” resulting in the deaths of two people and ongoing efforts to rescue a third individual.
African football player of the year: the list of candidates revealed
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) published its list of candidates for the player of the year award on Wednesday. While the date of the ceremony is not yet known, the event already promises quite some suspense.
American missionary abducted in Niger as security worsens, sources say
An American missionary has been kidnapped in Niger's capital, Niamey, according to security sources and local media.
Egypt, EU hold first-ever summit to deepen ties on trade, security, and migration
The summit comes amid the European Union’s broader effort to strengthen partnerships across the Mediterranean — a move seen as crucial for managing migration, securing trade routes, and maintaining regional stability.