First Round Of Gaza Ceasefire Talks Ends Without Breakthrough
The latest round of indirect ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas have ended without a breakthrough. According to a Palestinian official familiar with the negotiations, the session lasted for nearly three and a half hours and took place in two separate buildings in Doha. Messages and clarifications were exchanged between the two sides through Qatari […]
Kenyans to Mark One-Year Anniversary of Anti-Government Protests Amid Renewed Unrest
Kenyans are expected to take to the streets in large numbers on Wednesday to mark the one-year anniversary of anti-government protests that culminated in the storming of parliament and several deaths as police opened fire on demonstrators. Although the protests eventually faded after President William Ruto withdrew proposed tax hikes that had initially sparked the […]
Israel Bombs Iranian State Television As War Rages Into Fifth Day
Israel and Iran exchanged missile fire for a fifth consecutive day Tuesday, as US President Donald Trump abruptly left the G7 summit and warned Tehran residents to “immediately evacuate” amid rising fears of a wider conflict. A new wave of Israeli strikes on Tehran — including a dramatic hit on state television’s headquarters that the […]
Trump Slaps Travel Ban on Afghanistan, 11 Others
On Wednesday, U.S. President Donald Trump enacted a new travel ban affecting 12 countries, including Afghanistan, Iran, and Yemen. This move marks the return of a highly debated policy from his first term. President Trump announced that the decision was influenced by a makeshift flamethrower attack during a Jewish protest in Colorado, an incident U.S. […]
France to Ban Smoking on Beaches, Parks, and near Schools
France will ban smoking in outdoor public areas like beaches, parks, areas outside schools, bus stops, and sports venues frequented by children starting July 1st. Its Health Minister Catherine Vautrin says the move is aimed at protecting children’s right to breathe clean air. Smoking on café and bar terraces will still be allowed, but violators […]
Kenyan writer, Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, Dies at 87
Renowned Kenyan writer and academic Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o has passed away at the age of 87. A titan of modern African literature, Ngũgĩ was known for his powerful storytelling and his advocacy for literature written in native African languages. Throughout his career, Ngũgĩ wrote numerous critically acclaimed novels, plays, and essays that explored the complexities […]
US President Extends Deadline for EU Trade Deal until 9 July
US President Donald Trump has agreed to extend the deadline for negotiating tariffs with the European Union until July 9, following a “good call” with EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. Last month, Trump imposed a 20% tariff on most EU goods, later halving it to 10% to allow talks. Despite earlier threats to […]
Gambian Government Probe Seized Assets Sale from former President Jammeh
Gambian government has launched an investigation into the sale of assets seized from former President Yahya Jammeh, following widespread public concern. Some of the assets, including livestock and luxury vehicles, were sold off while a panel was still investigating the wealth Jammeh amassed during his 22-year rule. In a televised address, President Adama Barrow pledged […]
OPEC Maintains Global Oil Demand Growth in 2025, 2026
The Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) announced yesterday that it will maintain its previous forecasts for global oil demand growth in 2025 and 2026. In its monthly oil market report, OPEC projected a year-on-year increase of 1.3 million barrels per day (bpd) in both 2025 and 2026, unchanged from last month’s estimates. OPEC […]
Trump Administration Offers $1,000 to Migrants Who Self-deport
The Trump administration plans to offer a $1,000 stipend and travel assistance to migrants who elect to voluntarily “self deport” from the U.S According to the Department of Homeland Security, the stipend and potential airfare for migrants who voluntarily depart would cost less than an actual deportation, the agency said. The average cost of arresting, […]