Global Affairs
Russia launches 'massive' attack on Ukraine, as Kyiv hits oil refineries
One woman was killed in Zaporizhzhia and 28 people were injured - including three children - according to local officials.
Russia
Global Affairs
Moscow eyes uranium edge in Niger after French exit
The deal covers nuclear power generation, medical applications, and training of local experts. If implemented, it would mark the first nuclear power project in West Africa.
News
Ruto urges Russia and Ukraine to choose dialogue over war
President Ruto noted that Kenya and Ukraine have enjoyed strong diplomatic ties for more than three decades, with cooperation cutting across various sectors.
Global Affairs
South Africa cautions women over Russian job recruitment videos
The South African government has expressed deep concern about influencers being used to market such opportunities.
Global Affairs
Russia blames nuclear site attack on Ukraine as Kyiv marks independence day
There were no injuries and the fire was quickly extinguished, the plant's press service said on messaging app Telegram.
News
Russia launches biggest wave of strikes on Ukraine for weeks
The attacks came as US President Donald Trump spearheads diplomatic moves to halt the war.
News
Europe to consider plan for peace in Ukraine after Trump-Putin summit
Leaders of France, Germany and Britain will host a video call on Sunday for their so-called "coalition of the willing" to discuss steps towards ending the war in Ukraine
Business
OPEC+ bloc moves to raise oil output by 547,000 barrels daily
The group said the adjustment aligns with current “healthy market fundamentals” and a stable global economic outlook
Global Affairs
China, Russia launch joint naval drills in Sea of Japan
The maritime exercises, dubbed Joint Sea-2025, began on Aug 3rd, near Russia’s eastern port city of Vladivostok and are scheduled to run for three days.
Global Affairs
Tsunami makes its way across the Pacific, waves hitting the US West Coast
Wednesday's temblor flooded ports, damaged buildings and injured several people, according to Russian state news agency Tass.
Global Affairs
Trump gives Russia 12 days to accept Ukraine ceasefire
Despite this, the chances of securing a ceasefire within 12 days appear slim. Russia has been intensifying its military offensive in eastern Ukraine, while simultaneously launching waves of drone and missile at...
Global Affairs
Russian strikes kill five as attacks intensify across Ukraine
The intensifying attacks, now in the fourth year of Russia’s full-scale invasion, come even as both sides engage in talks seeking a possible ceasefire.