Africa
Iraq closes border crossing with Iran after citizen killed in air strike
A Border Crossed, a Nation’s Attention Diverted
A devastating air strike on Iran’s southern border, allegedly carried out by an Iraqi aircraft, has claimed the life of …
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Egypt’s Hana Goda pushes world no. 1 to the brink in historic World Cup clash
A Flicker of Hope
Egyptian table tennis sensation Hana Goda’s extraordinary World Cup quarter-final match against China’s dominant Sun Yingsha will be etched in the …
Africa
MOVIE REVIEW: Bambam impresses, but ‘The Anchor’ struggles to deliver
A Film in Peril: The Anchor’s Sinking Resolve
As the lights dimmed in the packed cinema, anticipation hung thick in the air. The crowd was abuzz with excitement, and for good …
Africa
US-Israeli hit on Iraq-Iran border responsible for killing Iraqi citizen: Report
Dangers of the Border
As the sun rose over the Iranian city of Khorramshahr on Saturday, a US-Israeli strike ripped through the Shalamcheh border crossing terminal, sending …
Africa
Sokoto senator to leave APC over insecurity concerns
Rifts in the Ranks: Sokoto Senator’s Decision to Leave APC Throws Spotlight on Nigeria’s Insecurity Crisis
In the sweltering heat of Sokoto’s desert landscape, a …
Africa
Frank Onyeka’s first goal ignites Coventry’s promotion charge
A Newfound Sense of Purpose
It’s 8:45 PM on a chilly autumn evening, and the lights of the Coventry Building Society Arena dimly illuminate the faces of the enthusiastic …
Africa
Ten killed in Gilgil road crash
Highway of Sorrow
Tragedy struck on the Nairobi-Nakuru highway yesterday when a trailer slammed into a stalled matatu near the Lake Oil Bridge in Gilgil, leaving a trail of death …
Africa
How one man transformed land into a strawberry farm
The Strawberry Revolution
Tendai Mupanduki’s eyes gleam with a quiet intensity as he surveys the lush expanse of his strawberry farm in Zimbabwe’s lush Murehwa …
Africa
Rockets fired at Israeli position near Maroun al-Ras, Hezbollah says
Escalating Tensions on Israel’s North
As the world holds its breath, another salvo of rockets has been fired at Israeli positions near the Lebanese border, this time in the …
Africa
Damage reported as missiles hit residential areas in central Israel
A Crisis in the Levant: Iranian Missiles Strike Central Israel
As the sun set over Tel Aviv on a tense April evening, the once-peaceful streets of Rosh HaAyin were transformed into …