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Abdul Wali Mohmand, also known under the alias Omar Khalid Khorasani, a top commander of the Pakistani Taliban has been killed in a bombing in Afghanistan. The killing of the Taliban commander, who was behind some of the deadliest…

An Egyptian-brokered ceasefire to halt a flare-up in fighting by Israel and Palestinian militants is holding on Monday. An Israeli army spokesperson said no new rockets had been fired at Israel from the Gaza Strip since the ceasefire to…

Niger Republic honoured six Nigerians with national honours on Wednesday as part of activities to mark the country’s Independence Day on Aug. 3. They are two presidential aides, two businessmen and two state governors. Those honoured…

Israeli forces have been placed on high alert near the Gaza Strip on Tuesday for fear of escalation following the killing of a Palestinian man. Local media reported that the Islamic Jihad leader was also arrested in the West Bank…

Sri Lanka’s cabinet said it has approved a proposal to seek the services of two international companies to identify who holds the country’s International Sovereign Bond (ISB). Cabinet spokesman Bandula Gunawardena on Tuesday said Sri…

Russia's military leaders have pledged to ensure the safety of grain exports from Ukrainian ports. A representative of the Russian Defence Ministry, Mikhail Mizintsev, said Russia was taking all necessary measures to ensure the safety of…

Russian plans to bring more than 200 Ukrainians to trial for crimes against humanity before an international court it is in the process of creating. The Head of the Russian Investigative Committee, Alexander Bastrykin said such a…

Nigerian Citizens Association South Africa (NICASA) has called on compatriots to shun ethnic and religious differences and vote for candidates who are capable of tackling economic challenges. The President General of NICASA, Mr Benjamin…

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson used a lengthy Commons statement to defend his legacy as he prepared to leave No 10, Downing Street. On the final day before members of parliament (MPs) leave Westminster for the summer break, Johnson…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he had spoken with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Sunday to urge Ottawa to strictly adhere to international sanctions on Russia. “Spoke to @JustinTrudeau. Thanked for the continued…

Bangladesh’s first homegrown Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine has obtained clearance for human trial in phase I. The Bangavax vaccine, developed by local pharmaceutical company Globe Biotech, received clearance from the Directorate General…

A group of independent UN human rights experts have condemned reports of escalating violence targeting foreign nationals in South Africa, calling for accountability against rising xenophobia aimed at migrants. The experts are Ms Tendayi…

The U.S. promised financial assistance to ensure improved access to health care in the Palestinian Territories on Friday, as U.S. President Joe Biden visited the region during his Middle East tour. Visiting the Augusta Victoria Hospital…

Errol Musk, Elon's 76-year-old father, has recently confirmed he fathered another child with his stepdaughter, who he raised since she was 4 years old, in 2019. The fruit does not fall very far from the tree and apparently, Elon is not…

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned the deadly missile attack on Thursday against the city of Vinnytsia in central Ukraine, reportedly killing at least 22 people, including three children. According to reports, more than 100…

G7 leaders have expressed serious concern about an announcement by Russia that it could transfer missiles with nuclear capabilities to Belarus. The leaders of Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and the United States said they…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called on the people of neighbouring Belarus not to allow themselves to be drawn into Russia’s war on Ukraine. “The Kremlin has already decided everything for you,” he said on Sunday in his…

U.S. retail and tech giant Amazon identified and seized more than three million counterfeit products in 2021, according to the company’s second brand protection report, released Wednesday. Amazon said this included products sent to its…

The governor of the state of Pernambuco on Monday confirmed the death toll in Brazil’s north-east to have reached 84 after heavy rains caused landslides. Paulo Camara said “we know that aid is very difficult in the first hours. It is now…

Samsung Group is to invest 450 trillion won ($360 billion) over the next five years to boost growth in semiconductors and biopharmaceuticals, the South Korean conglomerate announced in Seoul on Tuesday. The investment plans…

The U.S. President, Joe Biden, at a summit of four leading Indo-Pacific democracies on Tuesday called Russia’s war in Ukraine a global challenge. “This is more than just a European issue; it’s a global issue. At the same time,…

U.S. President Joe Biden on Monday accused President Vladimir Putin of Russia of trying to destroy Ukraine’s identity. According to Biden, this is as witnessed by Russian bombardments of civilian targets such as schools,…

The Taliban authorities on Thursday issued an official order that female journalists in all Afghan media outlets must cover their faces while appearing on television. Afghan local media reported on Thursday that the authorities have…

The U. S. is facing a severe nationwide shortage of baby formula caused by rampant inflation to a massive recall of products possibly contaminated by the rare but lethal bacterium Cronobacter sakazakii. According to local media reports,…

South Korea has signaled its readiness to assist North Korea in combatting the country’s first official coronavirus outbreak, after state media in the North reported six deaths from the virus. South Korean President,  Yoon Suk…

Israeli security forces are on heightened alert, ahead of the funeral of an Al Jazeera reporter killed during a military raid within the week. This is according to media reports on Friday. Thousands are expected to…

Humanitarian workers need access to people who have been taken to Russia amid that country’s invasion of Ukraine, the United Nations Human Rights Council has said. It cited allegations that some have been forced across the…