US CDC raises Ebola response to highest level in DR Congo and Uganda
The United States Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has elevated its response to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)... Read more.
US launches further strikes against Iran after tanker hit in Hormuz
The US military said it struck Iran again, hours after a tanker was hit in the Strait of Hormuz, in the worst escalation since the two sides signed an interim peace... Read more.
Death toll climbs to 1 430 in Venezuela quakes
The death toll from the earthquakes that struck Venezuela on Wednesday has risen to 1 430, Venezuelan National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez said on Saturday.... Read more.
US sanctions Rwandan refinery over DRC rebel-linked gold smuggling
The US on Thursday sanctioned two individuals and four Rwandan mining firms, alleging that they were involved in a mineral smuggling network that provides financial... Read more.
Strait of Hormuz evacuation plan detailed as US-Iran technical talks set to resume
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) on Wednesday released operational details of a large-scale evacuation plan for seafarers stranded around the Strait... Read more.
Libya bans entry of citizens from four African nations
Libya’s eastern-based government has banned citizens of Sudan, Eritrea, Ethiopia and Somalia from entering territories under its control through all land,... Read more.
Keir Starmer talks with Andy Burnham as UK prepares for leadership transition
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer held talks with Labour MP Andy Burnham on Tuesday, as the government moves to ensure an “orderly” transition following... Read more.
From imagination to productivity: AI’s path to scale
From June 23 to 25, Dalian, a port city in China, is hosting the 17th Annual Meeting of the New Champions of the World Economic Forum – better known as “Summer... Read more.
Vance says Strait of Hormuz open, Iran to allow IAEA
US Vice President JD Vance said on Monday that the Strait of Hormuz is open and crude oil and natural gas are flowing through. “We wanted to build a mechanism... Read more.
British PM Starmer announces resignation
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday announced that he would resign as leader of the governing Labour Party. “Every decision I’ve taken is about... Read more.
