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Israel airstrike leaves Yemen's Sanaa Airport in ruins
According to airport officials, the strikes on Tuesday targeted key facilities, including three civilian aircraft.
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Explainer: The hidden complexity behind the Vatican’s 'Conclave Smoke'
If the smoke is black, it signals that no pope has been chosen; white smoke-we have a pope!
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UN court dismisses Sudan’s genocide case against UAE
The conflict has killed tens of thousands and displaced millions.
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South Sudan calls on AU, IGAD chiefs for urgent talks
These challenges have led many to question the credibility and effectiveness of the AU in addressing South Sudan’s ongoing crisis.
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Museveni’s daughter launches week-long prayers for Buganda
This initiative is part of a nationwide outreach campaign that began in 2022.
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India plans civil defence drills amid tensions with Pakistan
The planned civil defense drills will test India’s ability to respond to wartime scenarios.
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Israel approves military plan to take control of Gaza strip
With the situation in Gaza growing more dire, aid agencies warn the plan could worsen conditions for people who are already struggling to survive.
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Cardinals arrive in Rome to elect new Pope
The election follows the recent death of Pope Francis.
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Peace talks advance as Congo, Rwanda submit draft deal to US
The peace effort is part of a broader initiative led by the Trump administration.
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President Trump orders federal agencies to reopen Alcatraz
Trump's message suggests he wants to restore Alcatraz to its original dual purpose.
Art and Culture
Bangladesh: The daily fight for survival in the mangrove shadows
“My hunger doesn’t care about tigers,” she says. “It doesn’t care about a tiger’s hunger. It takes me to the river to fish.”
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Plastic surgeon transforms his mother to look like his sister
“My mom has always supported me,” he said. “Giving her this gift was the least I could do.”
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Pope Francis’ Popemobile reborn as medical clinic for Gaza children
The initiative, led by Caritas Jerusalem, comes at a time when the region’s healthcare system has nearly collapsed.
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Rwanda confirms early talks with US over deportation of migrants
Rwanda has attracted international attention for entering into agreements with countries such as Britain to host migrants.
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South Africa exit from DRC to be completed this month- General
By the end of May 2025, the majority of personnel are expected to be back in South Africa.
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Houthi rebels fire missile near Israel’s main airport amid Gaza war escalation
The attack occurred just hours before Israel’s cabinet convened to vote on expanding its ground operations in Gaza.
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Guinness World Records celebrates the 4th birthday of world's most famous nonuplets
Born on May 4, 2021, to Malian parents Halima Cissé and Abdelkader Arby, the siblings hold the world record for the most children delivered at a single birth to survive.
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X owner Musk wins vote to create own futuristic city
Located near the U.S.–Mexico border, Starbase has long served as the launch site for SpaceX’s ambitious Starship rocket program.
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Maldives president holds record 15-hour press conference
Muizzu, 46, began the marathon press conference at 10:00 am (0500 GMT) on Saturday, and it continued for 14 hours and 54 minutes with brief pauses for prayers.
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Sudan’s RSF carries out drone attack near Port Sudan airport- Army
The army said on Sunday that the airbase was targeted using a drone.
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President Trump blasted for posting AI image of himself as Pope
The picture, which was shared by official White House social media accounts, comes as Catholics mourn the death of Pope Francis.
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India cuts trade links with Pakistan following deadly Kashmir incident
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade announced the immediate ban on all goods coming from or passing through Pakistan.
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Kharkiv hit by 12 drone strikes in one night, 46 civilians wounded
Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov reported that drone strikes had hit 12 sites during the overnight assault.
Health and Wellness
Gavi’s 200,000 Mpox vaccine shipment to DRC targets regions with 20,000 cases
This marks the largest vaccine delivery to the country since the outbreak began.
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Uganda’s military chief Muhoozi claims he has opposition official in his custody
Kainerugaba shared what seemed to be a photo of Mutwe, shirtless, and claimed he had caught him "like a grasshopper."
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Vatican finalizes sacred space as Cardinals prepare to elect new Pope
A total of 133 cardinals are set to take part in this sacred process, which will soon determine the 267th leader of the global Catholic community.
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UN Judge Mugambe jailed in UK for exploiting domestic worker
Lydia Mugambe was named in 2023 as a judge for the United Nations’ International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals.
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Tanzania outlaws use of foreign currency in local payments
The Bank of Tanzania (BoT) announced that from now on, only Tanzanian Shillings (TZS) will be allowed in domestic transactions, whether in retail, contracts, or service delivery.
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Snakebite survivor’s blood leads to breakthrough in antivenom research
His blood, rich in rare antibodies, has helped scientists create an experimental treatment that shows promise in neutralizing venom from a wide range of snake species.
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Russia to support Taliban in battle against Islamic State in Afghanistan
Zamir Kabulov, Russia’s special representative for Afghanistan and a former ambassador to the country, said on Friday that Russia views Islamic State Khorasan (ISIS-K) as a shared threat.