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Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney has described the latest US tariffs on Canadian goods as a “miscalculation,” accusing Washington of demanding too much while offering too little as trade negotiations between the two…
Rwanda’s Ministry of Education (MINEDUC) says investigations are ongoing into 243 students suspected of cheating in the 2025/2026 national examinations. The figure was disclosed on August 20, 2026, as the ministry…
A major fire broke out at commercial buildings known as Galerie Ndayizamba and Le Parisien in Bujumbura, Burundi, early Friday morning. Videos circulating on social media show flames starting in the lower section of…
Environmental and community groups have taken legal action against the U.S. government in an effort to stop what could become the country’s first commercial deep-sea mining lease sale in its own waters. The lawsuit…
US President Donald Trump has paused the planned introduction of new 50% tariffs on a wide range of Canadian goods for three days, saying the United States and Canada are close to reaching a new trade agreement. Trump…
President Hakainde Hichilema has secured a second term in office after winning Zambia’s presidential election with about 60% of the vote, according to the Electoral Commission of Zambia. Hichilema, who first came to…
Kevin Lamour’s departure from FIFA may look like another change among the organisation’s senior officials, but the timing has turned it into a much bigger story. Lamour, who served as FIFA’s Managing Director of Daily…
Tensions between Russia and the United Kingdom have intensified after Moscow warned that Britain would face consequences over its support for Ukraine, following confirmation that British-made drones were used in recent…
US President Donald Trump’s Middle East envoy, Jared Kushner, has arrived in Israel for talks with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, following rare discussions with Hamas over the implementation of a US-backed peace…
Australia’s Prime Minister has highlighted the important role young people play in shaping the country’s future, describing meetings with young Australians as an inspiring reminder of the value of listening to voices…
August 16, 2026. Members of FPR-Inkotanyi in Rusizi District have been urged to take a more active role in identifying problems affecting residents and working with relevant structures to find solutions. The message…
Guinea’s President, Gen. Mamadi Doumbouya, has returned home before completing his holiday in Greece, following growing public concern and speculation about his health. Doumbouya arrived at Ahmed Sékou Touré…
Rwandan-Burundian gospel singer David Trésor Nduwimana has been added to the highly anticipated Australian gospel tour featuring Adrien Misigaro and Richard Nick Ngendahayo, bringing together three prominent voices…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s rejection of a 15-point US-backed roadmap aimed at disarming Hamas and advancing a new political framework for Gaza is unlikely to mark the end of negotiations, with…
At least 20 people have died after a powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, causing buildings to collapse, trapping residents and forcing the temporary closure of six airports. The…
Iran says an agreement with Oman to establish new shipping arrangements through the Strait of Hormuz has reached its final stages, but Tehran insists the strategic waterway will not fully reopen until the United States…
Police in New South Wales have launched an investigation after the body of a person was discovered inside a suitcase at Oallen, a rural locality near Goulburn. Officers were called to Wolgon Road at Oallen, about 60…
Britain is entering a new political era in which voter frustration and resentment are playing an increasingly important role in shaping politics. At the centre of this struggle are Labour Prime Minister Andy Burnham…
Iran has warned that a developing agreement with Oman to manage maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz will not amount to a full reopening of the strategically vital waterway, adding fresh uncertainty to efforts…
The New South Wales Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) has heard allegations that Jean-Claude Perrottet, the brother of former New South Wales Premier Dominic Perrottet, carried out factional political…
Electric vehicle adoption in Australia continues to accelerate, with new research showing that consumer attitudes toward electric cars have entered a major shift as drivers increasingly look for alternatives to…
Australia’s Labor government is facing warnings from former officials and migration experts over proposed changes aimed at reducing net migration, with critics saying the reforms could create legal challenges and…
The United Kingdom and France have stepped in to support Zimbabwe’s efforts to resolve a long-running debt crisis after agreeing to co-chair a newly established Debt Consultative Group (DCG) under the country’s…
The United States and Iran have signalled possible progress in diplomatic efforts aimed at reducing tensions and restoring stability after months of conflict, with U.S. President Donald Trump saying the two sides had…