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KZN warns landlords against renting to illegal immigrants

KZN warns landlords against renting to illegal immigrants

By Taiwo Scholarstica The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government has cautioned landlords against renting accommodation to undocumented immigrants, warning that violators could face arrest as South African authorities step up enforcement of immigration laws amid renewed anti-foreigner tensions. According to Eye Witness News, the warning was issued on Wednesday by KwaZulu-Natal Premier, Thami Ntuli, during a community ...

We may severe economic ties over renewed xenophobic attacks on Nigerians — Senate tells S/Africa

U.S. 250th Independence: Trump to flag off cradle-to-adulthood investment programme

Insurgents stage attacks across Mali, army says situation under control

Trump mark U.S. 250th anniversary with campaign-style rally on National Mall

UAE launches passenger rail network that connects all emirates

Ghana joins international exchange of information via TV BRICS

Ghana joins international exchange of information via TV BRICS

Countries on the African continent are enhancing their global media presence by including the Republic of Ghana in international communications via the TV BRICS International Media Network. The partners have agreed to cooperate on content exchange, the creation of news and analytical media materials, and the development of industry professionals’ skills. The agreement was signed ...

Nigeria reaffirms commitment to advancing democracy, regional prosperity

Nigeria reaffirms commitment to advancing democracy, regional prosperity

Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening its longstanding partnership with the United Nations in advancing sustainable, democratic governance and regional prosperity. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, made the commitment on Tuesday in Abuja while receiving the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Regional Director for Africa, Ms. Ahunna Eziakonwa. This is contained ...

How Canton Fair became China’s window to world

How Canton Fair became China’s window to world

Conceived from economic isolation in 1957, the Canton Fair has evolved over nearly seven decades into China’s premier gateway to international trade and a symbol of its economic opening. Officials of the China Import and Export Fair, popularly known as the Canton Fair, said the just-concluded 139th edition attracted about 314,000 international buyers from 220 ...

Nigeria sympathizes with Venezuela over devastating twin erthquakes

Nigeria sympathizes with Venezuela over devastating twin erthquakes

By Precious Mark The Federal Government of Nigeria has extended its deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathy to the Government and people of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela following the devastating twin earthquakes that struck the country's capital, Caracas, on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. The back-to-back seismic disasters resulted in significant loss of life, widespread injuries, ...

Cancer treatment: Scientists use plant extracts to create silver nanoparticles

Cancer treatment: Scientists use plant extracts to create silver nanoparticles

Russian researchers, in collaboration with experts from other countries, have found a way to use the leaves of the melaleuca plant, or Australian tea tree, to combat bacteria, fungi and even cancer cells. One of the researchers was Aleksander Vetcher, an associate professor in the Institute of Pharmacy and Biotechnology at the Russian University of ...

Ebola: France reports first case in doctor returning from Congo

Ebola: France reports first case in doctor returning from Congo

France on Wednesday confirmed its first Ebola case in the country during the current outbreak, as a doctor returning from a humanitarian mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo tested positive. The ministry in a statement said the patient has been placed in isolation and health authorities are tracing contacts adding that the risk ...

France experiences hottest night in nearly 80 years

France experiences hottest night in nearly 80 years

The national meteorological service said France recorded its hottest nights on Tuesday as the heat indicator reached 21.6 degrees Celsius. The institute said the national nighttime heat indicator was calculated from data at 30 meteorological stations across the country, noting that Monday and Tuesday were the hottest in France since 1947. According to the meteorological ...

UNAIDS urges U.S. to reconsider South Africa HIV funding cuts

UNAIDS urges U.S. to reconsider South Africa HIV funding cuts

The head of UNAIDS, Winnie Byanyima, has expressed concern over plans by the United States to withdraw HIV/AIDS funding for South Africa, urging Washington to reconsider the decision. Byanyima warned that the move could endanger lives in South Africa, which has the world’s largest population of people living with HIV, while undermining decades of progress ...

Saudi Arabia flags off $1.5m food aid for over 145,000 vulnerable Nigerians

Saudi Arabia flags off $1.5m food aid for over 145,000 vulnerable Nigerians

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has commenced the distribution of 24,302 food baskets worth over $1.5 million to 145,812 vulnerable Nigerians affected by displacement and insecurity. This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation on Monday. According to the statement, the Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi ...

Keir Starmer resigns as UK Prime Minister

Keir Starmer resigns as UK Prime Minister

United Kingdom (UK) Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced his resignation as both leader of the Labour Party and head of the government, marking the end of his two-year tenure following his historic election victory. Speaking outside 10 Downing Street, Starmer acknowledged that his parliamentary party no longer views him as the right person to ...

Iran warns US against military threats

Iran warns US against military threats

Iran’s chief negotiator, Mohammad Ghalibaf, has warned the United States against making threats toward the Islamic Republic, stating that the country’s armed forces are fully prepared to respond if necessary. Ghalibaf made the remarks on Sunday after US President Donald Trump threatened military action against Iran over its support for Hezbollah, the Lebanese militant group. ...

Diplomatic football tournament promotes unity, stronger ties among nations – Colombian envoy

Diplomatic football tournament promotes unity, stronger ties among nations – Colombian envoy

The Honorary Consul of Colombia to Nigeria, Mrs Maricel Cantillo, has described the diplomatic football tournament organised by the High Commission of Canada as a platform for promoting unity, friendship, and stronger relations among participating countries. Cantillo told the News reporters on Saturday in Abuja that the event provided an opportunity for diplomats, their families ...

Indian envoy advocates yoga for wellness, healthy aging

Indian envoy advocates yoga for wellness, healthy aging

The Indian High Commissioner to Nigeria, Amb. Abhishek Singh, has called for wider adoption of yoga as a tool for promoting wellness, mental well-being and healthy ageing. Singh made the call on Saturday during the celebration of the 12th International Day of Yoga organised by the Indian High Commission in Abuja. The event, themed “Yoga ...

Nigerian community in S/Africa solicits urgent help for stranded compatriots

Nigerian community in S/Africa solicits urgent help for stranded compatriots

The Nigerian Union South Africa (NUSA) and the Nigerian Citizens Association South Africa (NICASA) have appealed for urgent help for fellow citizens who are stranded in that country. This is contained in a statement issued by the community leaders in the country and made available to the on Saturday. It explained that the ‘save our ...

Iran ends nuclear weapon ambition following truce with US

Iran ends nuclear weapon ambition following truce with US

Details have emerged from the newly signed United States-Iran peace agreement, revealing that Iran has committed to ending its nuclear weapon ambitions in exchange for immediate sanctions relief and access to a massive $300 billion reconstruction aid fund. The memorandum of understanding (MoU), signed by US President Donald Trump at the G7 summit in Versailles ...

950 rights activists, journalists, labour unionists killed or disappeared in 2025 – UN

950 rights activists, journalists, labour unionists killed or disappeared in 2025 – UN

The UN says preliminary data indicates that some 950 human rights defenders, journalists and trade unionists were killed or forcibly disappeared worldwide in 2025. This was contained in the latest global dataset documenting attacks on rights defenders titled, “Human Rights Count”, published of the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR). According to ...

UK voters go to polls in crunch by-election for Starmer’s leadership

UK voters go to polls in crunch by-election for Starmer’s leadership

Voters will go to the polls in Makerfield on Thursday in what could be one of the most consequential by-elections in British political history. Andy Burnham is standing as Labour’s candidate in the Greater Manchester constituency with the hope of returning to Parliament to oust Keir Starmer and replace him as prime minister. Starmer said ...

U.S., Iran release interim ceasefire agreement their presidents have signed

U.S., Iran release interim ceasefire agreement their presidents have signed

The U.S. and Iran released the text of an interim agreement their presidents have signed to end their war on Wednesday. However, U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to resume attacks and kill Iranian officials if they fail to honour their commitments. Trump, attending the G7 with other leaders in France, also withdrew at least ...

Worsening hunger pushing millions closer to famine in 13 global hotspots -UN warns

Worsening hunger pushing millions closer to famine in 13 global hotspots -UN warns

Millions of people across some of the world’s most vulnerable regions are expected to face worsening hunger in the months ahead, as conflict, economic pressures and shrinking aid budgets exacerbate long-running crises. A new Hunger Hotspots Report released by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Food Programme (WFP), noted that conflict, economic ...

UN humanitarian chief warns of Yemen’s worsening hunger amid funding shortage

UN humanitarian chief warns of Yemen’s worsening hunger amid funding shortage

The hunger crisis in Yemen is worsening sharply, with the share of people unable to meet basic food needs rising from about half to nearly 60 percent within a month. UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator Tom Fletcher warned on Tuesday, calling for urgent funding to prevent further deterioration. The number of ...

CapitalSage Vantage moves to acquire Chimoney, expands payment network to 130 countries

CapitalSage Vantage moves to acquire Chimoney, expands payment network to 130 countries

By Precious Mark CapitalSage Vantage has signed an agreement to acquire Canadian payments infrastructure provider Chimoney in a strategic move expected to strengthen cross-border payments, remittances and digital financial services across more than 130 countries. The company announced the transaction on Thursday, stating that the acquisition forms part of its broader plan to build a ...

Russian drone attack kills 1, injures 7 in Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhya

Russian drone attack kills 1, injures 7 in Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhya

A Russian attack on the south-eastern Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhya killed at least one person and wounded seven others, Ukrainian authorities said. A warning of possible further strikes remained in effect on Wednesday morning because of Russian drones in the airspace, the Kyiv Independent reported. Governor Ivan Fedorov said civilian infrastructure was damaged, and a ...

G7 leaders to discuss global economic recovery

G7 leaders to discuss global economic recovery

Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) industrialised democracies will discuss ways to support sustainable economic growth on Wednesday as they grapple with the strain the war in Iran is placing on the global economy. The issue is on the agenda for the final day of the summit in the French spa town of Évian. ...

5 Iranian ships pass as U.S. lifts anti-Iran naval blockade – Report

5 Iranian ships pass as U.S. lifts anti-Iran naval blockade – Report

Five Iranian ships passed through the Strait of Hormuz as the United States lifted its naval blockade after a peace memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Tehran and Washington. The Iranian local media reported that the vessels were identified as three oil tankers and two ships carrying essential goods. The United States imposed a naval blockade ...

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