Category: International News
UK Mobile Phones Blare In National Emergency Test
Millions of mobile phones across the UK blared a siren sound at the same time on Sunday as part of government efforts to better prepare [more…]
Japan PM Ishiba Says He Will Resign
Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Sunday he would step down after less than a year in power, during which he lost his majority [more…]
Overcrowding Kills Infant Gorillas In Rwanda Habitat
Celebrities, politicians and conservationists took turns to announce names for 40 infant gorillas in a glamorous ceremony in Rwanda, where the endangered creatures face a [more…]
Pope Leo Declares ‘God’s Influencer’ First Millennial Saint
Tens of thousands of people gathered at the Vatican on Sunday as Pope Leo XIV proclaimed the Catholic Church’s first millennial saint, an Italian [more…]
US AI Giant Anthropic Bars Chinese-Owned Entities
Anthropic is barring Chinese-run companies and organisations from using its artificial intelligence services, the US tech giant said, as it toughened restrictions on “authoritarian regions”. [more…]
15 Dead As Sri Lanka Bus Plunges Off Precipice
A Sri Lankan bus carrying local tourists visiting lush tea plantation hill towns plunged nearly 1,000 feet (300 metres), with the crash killing 15 people, police [more…]
Thai Tycoon Leads Pack As Parliament Votes For New PM
Thailand’s parliament is set to vote in a right-wing tycoon as prime minister on Friday, ousting the nation’s dominant political dynasty from office after its [more…]
Kaduna Police Summon El-Rufai, Other ADC Leaders
The Kaduna Police Command has summoned the immediate past governor of the state, Nasir El-Rufai, to appear before it over an alleged criminal conspiracy, incitement [more…]
RFK Jr Defends Health Agency Shake Up, Democrats Call For His Ouster
US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy said Thursday that firing a top government scientist was “absolutely necessary,” as he faced blistering criticism from Democrats urging [more…]
South Sudan Denies Gaza Relocation Plan, Says No US Deal
South Sudan will not accept Palestinians from Gaza, its government said Thursday, telling reporters there was also no deal with Washington to take more third-nation [more…]
