Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo – June 28, 2025The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is trending following the signing of a U.S.-brokered peace agreement with Rwanda on June 27, 2025, aimed at ending decades of conflict in eastern DRC. The deal, signed in Washington, D.C., by the foreign ministers of both nations, marks a significant […]
Beirut, Lebanon – June 28, 2025 On June 27, 2025, Israel launched a series of airstrikes targeting Hezbollah positions in southern Lebanon, marking one of the most significant military operations in the region since a fragile ceasefire was brokered in November 2024. The strikes, which focused on Hezbollah’s infrastructure near Nabatieh and the Beaufort Ridge, […]
June 24, 2025 – A fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran, brokered by U.S. President Donald Trump, took effect early Tuesday morning, halting a 12-day conflict that has claimed lives and heightened fears of a broader Middle East war. However, conflicting statements from both nations and ongoing military activity cast uncertainty over the durability of […]
Dubai, June 23, 2025 In the shimmering waters of the Persian Gulf, tankers navigate cautiously, their crews alert to the growing threat of the Iran-Israel conflict disrupting the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow passage carrying a fifth of the world’s oil. As the war enters its 11th day, Iran’s threats to choke this vital trade […]
New York, June 23, 2025 On Wall Street, traders hunched over screens, eyes darting between news of missile strikes in the Middle East and fluctuating oil prices, as the Iran-Israel conflict sent shockwaves through global financial markets. The escalating war, now in its second week, has investors grappling with fears of disrupted oil supplies and […]
Tehran, June 23, 2025 The night sky over Tehran lit up with explosions as Israeli warplanes struck deep into the Iranian capital, targeting Evin prison and the headquarters of the Revolutionary Guard in a bold escalation of a conflict now in its 11th day. Iran retaliated with a barrage of ballistic missiles aimed at Israeli […]
NAIROBI, June 21, 2025 – Kenya has been stripped of its hosting rights for Group D matches of the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) due to a failure to provide adequate training facilities, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced on Thursday. The decision, a significant blow to Kenya’s football ambitions, sees Group D matches […]
MENLO PARK, Calif., June 21, 2025 – WhatsApp, the global messaging giant owned by Meta, announced on Monday that it will introduce advertisements within its app, marking a significant departure from its long-standing “no ads, no games, no gimmicks” policy. The move, set to roll out globally in the coming months, will see ads displayed […]
AGO-IWOYE, Nigeria, June 21, 2025 – Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU) in Ogun State, Nigeria, is at the center of a national controversy after a viral video surfaced showing female staff physically checking female students for bras before allowing them into examination halls. The policy, dubbed “no bra, no entry,” has sparked widespread outrage, with critics […]
KINSHASA, June 20, 2025 – Dutch brewing giant Heineken announced on Friday that it has lost operational control of its facilities in conflict-affected areas of eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and has withdrawn its staff due to escalating violence. The company, which operates in the region through its subsidiary Bralima, stated that ongoing armed […]
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