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Tehran warns vessels “no ship is allowed” to transit key oil chokepoint as tensions escalate Iran has warned that “no ship is allowed” to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, escalating fears of a major disruption to…
The United States and Israel have launched large-scale military strikes on Iran, dramatically escalating tensions in the Middle East and sparking widespread international reaction. On 28 February 2026. President Donald…
A former US diplomat-status employee has been sentenced to life in prison for the repeated sexual assault of two minor girls in Ouagadougou, bringing a dark chapter of international exploitation to a close in a…
Australia’s largest lender says fraudulent mortgages uncovered in internal probe are secured, as industry grapples with rise of AI-powered financial crime. Australia’s biggest bank has called in law enforcement after…
Former Liberal leader exits after 25 years, leaving party funds behind and urging voters to keep seat in Coalition hands Sussan Ley has formally resigned from federal Parliament, closing a 25-year political career with…
The Democratic Republic of Congo has officially announced its candidacy of Madame Juliana Amato Lumumba for the position of Secretary-General of the International Organization of the Francophonie (OIF). The move,…
WASHINGTON, February 26, 2026 — Donald Trump met for a second time with New York State Assembly member Zohran Mamdani on Wednesday, with talks focusing on housing affordability and the controversial detention of a…
Security concerns raised after terror listing as officials defend visa screening process Fears have emerged that individuals linked to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) may have entered Australia as part…
A French judge has officially ordered Paris Saint Germain and Morocco star Achraf Hakimi to stand trial on charges of rape, ending a three year investigation that has cast a shadow over one of the most decorated…
At least 11 people have died and about 130 hectares of crops have been washed away by rain-induced disasters across Rwanda between February 1 and 22, according to data published by The New Times , citing the Ministry…
Brazil is thinking of introducing a groundbreaking piece of legislation, unofficially dubbed the "Vini Jr Law" , that aims to empower the nation's justice system to prosecute acts of racism committed against Brazilians…
Lieutenant-Colonel Willy Ngoma, military spokesperson of the AFC/M23 rebel coalition, has been reported killed in a drone strike in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, as conflicting claims and a disputed communiqué…
In a chamber defined by tradition but charged with political tension, a bloc of Democratic congresswomen turned heads as they arrived dressed in white for President Donald Trump’s 2026 State of the Union address , a…
KATHMANDU, Feb. 25, 2026 — Former rapper and ex-mayor Balendra Shah, popularly known as Balen, is widely viewed as a leading candidate to become the next prime minister of Nepal ahead of the country’s general election…
On February 24, 2026, Donald Trump is set to deliver his annual State of the Union address before a joint session of Congress at the United States Capitol, outlining his administration’s priorities amid mounting…
Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho," the leader of Mexico's most powerful drug cartel, was killed by Mexican soldiers on Sunday, triggering an explosion of violence that turned major cities into ghost…
Authorities in the United Kingdom are investigating a serious judicial blunder after a rape suspect was mistakenly released from custody and subsequently fled the country, raising alarm over administrative safeguards…
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has become the first leader of a Commonwealth nation to back removing Prince Andrew from the royal line of succession, following the disgraced royal's arrest over his ties to…
The late Retired Chief Superintendent of Police Richard Kamanzi, who passed away on February 22, 2026, was killed Sunday after a rain-weakened retaining wall collapsed onto his home in Gasabo District, police…
On the night of 22 February 2026, a series of explosions struck the western Ukrainian city of Lviv, prompting authorities to investigate the incident as a terrorist attack. According to official statements and law…
India has postponed planned trade negotiations with the United States after the Supreme Court of the United States on February 20, 2026 struck down tariffs imposed under former President Donald Trump, a move that has…
Algerian authorities on February 19, 2026, arrested three men accused of attempting an irregular journey to Europe after they allegedly disguised themselves as sheep and hid inside a livestock truck bound for Spain, in…
Legal experts warn Temporary Exclusion Orders may allow rolling bans despite constitutional concerns Australian citizens suspected of posing national security threats could be prevented from returning home for extended…
In a jarring contrast to the handshakes and peace declarations occurring blocks away at the White House, the streets of the nation's capital turned into a battlefield yesterday. As Azerbaijani’s President Ilham Aliyev…