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More than 100 individuals lost their lives in a Pakistani military air strike on a drug treatment centre in Afghanistan’s capital, Kabul, according to forensic laboratory sources who spoke to the BBC. The devastating attack, which occurred late Monday evening, has sparked international condemnation and intensified an already volatile cross-border conflict between the two nations. […]

In a scene that has become an enduring, albeit unconventional, tradition following Hollywood’s most prestigious awards ceremony, actor Michael B. Jordan chose to commemorate his recent Academy Award triumph not with champagne and caviar at an exclusive after-party, but with the distinctly Californian comfort of a cheeseburger. Fresh from accepting his statuette for Best Actor, […]

Reunion Island, a French overseas department nestled in the Indian Ocean, has become the focal point of a mesmerizing natural spectacle as the Piton de la Fournaise volcano, one of the world’s most active, continues an eruption that commenced over a month ago. On Sunday, March 17, 2024, a significant milestone was reached when a […]

US President Donald Trump’s latest declaration regarding the strategic Strait of Hormuz, suggesting that a failure to secure the vital waterway would be "very bad for the future of NATO," has ignited a fresh wave of consternation and outright rejection among Washington’s European allies. This assertion, coming from a leader who has consistently challenged the […]

The arrest of a former elite police unit member, Matipandile Sotheni, on charges related to the murder of whistleblower Marius van der Merwe, has sent shockwaves through South Africa, highlighting the perilous risks faced by those who expose corruption within the state apparatus. Sotheni, 41, appeared in court accused of the cold-blooded killing of Van […]

Hollywood’s most prestigious night, the 98th Academy Awards, unfolded on Sunday, March 9, 2026, at the iconic Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, delivering a captivating blend of emotional triumphs, comedic interludes, and unexpected behind-the-scenes drama. While the live broadcast showcased the glitz, the speeches, and the celebrated winners, a wealth of compelling moments transpired beyond the […]

At the close of February, as the Middle East grappled with a significant escalation in regional conflict involving Israel, the United States, and Iran, Doha’s iconic Souq Waqif market, typically a vibrant hub of commerce and culture, fell eerily silent. On February 28, the usually bustling alleys and squares of Qatar’s capital, long considered a […]

Swedish judicial authorities have ordered the detention of a Russian national, identified as the captain of the tanker Sea Owl One, on suspicion of using forged documents while operating a vessel believed to be part of Moscow’s illicit "shadow fleet." The arrest, following a dramatic interception by the Swedish Coast Guard in the Baltic Sea, […]

Zahra Ghanbari, the captain of the Iranian women’s national football team, has reportedly withdrawn her application for asylum in Australia, marking her as the fifth member of the team’s delegation to reverse such a decision. This development, confirmed by Iran’s state media, casts a significant shadow over the circumstances surrounding the athletes’ initial bids for […]

Ugandan opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has confirmed his departure from Uganda, ending a two-month period of clandestine existence following the nation’s highly contested January presidential election. Wine, a prominent pop star turned politician, stated that his decision to leave the country was necessitated by "critical engagements" aimed at galvanizing […]