Russia steps up bombardment of Ukraine’s capital | Russia-Ukraine war News

Russia steps up bombardment of Ukraine’s capital | Russia-Ukraine war News

Russia launched missiles against Kyiv for the third time in five days, part of an apparent escalation of the aerial bombardment of Ukrainian cities as the war stretches into its third year with the front line largely stationary. Five people were injured in the strike on the Ukrainian capital, with…

Several dead, 1,000 homes destroyed in Papua New Guinea earthquake | Earthquakes News

Several dead, 1,000 homes destroyed in Papua New Guinea earthquake | Earthquakes News

Quake struck as remote western region already dealing with floods from earlier this month. Several people have died and some 1,000 homes have been destroyed in a 6.9 magnitude earthquake that hit a remote part of western Papua New Guinea, according to officials. The quake rocked the East Sepik region…

Opposition celebrations in Senegal as Faye takes early election lead | Elections

Opposition celebrations in Senegal as Faye takes early election lead | Elections

NewsFeed Supporters of the leading opposition candidate have been celebrating in Senegal after Bassirou Diomaye Faye appeared to take an early lead in the presidential election, but the ruling party said the vote would go to a run-off. Published On 25 Mar 202425 Mar 2024 Check out our Latest News…

Kamala Harris says an assault by Israel in Rafah would be a ‘huge mistake’ | Israel War on Gaza News

Kamala Harris says an assault by Israel in Rafah would be a ‘huge mistake’ | Israel War on Gaza News

The US vice president said that it would be a ‘huge mistake’ to move into Rafah with any type of major military operation. Israel could face “consequences” if it launches a ground assault on the city of Rafah in southern Gaza, the US vice president has warned. Vice President Kamala…

Pakistan cricketer Amir named among T20 probables after retirement U-turn | Cricket News

Pakistan cricketer Amir named among T20 probables after retirement U-turn | Cricket News

Fast bowler Mohammad Amir has been included in Pakistan’s group of 29 cricketers who will undergo training at the country’s military base ahead of the summer’s ICC Twenty20 World Cup 2024. Amir’s inclusion comes a day after he came out of retirement and after the country’s cricket board announced changes to…

Brazil races to the rescue as storm death toll rises | Weather News

Brazil races to the rescue as storm death toll rises | Weather News

Rescuers raced against the clock on Sunday to help isolated people in Brazil’s mountainous southeast, after storms and heavy rains killed at least 25 people in two states. A weekend deluge pounded the states of Rio de Janeiro and Espirito Santo, where authorities described a chaotic situation due to flooding….

Philippines summons Beijing envoy over South China Sea water cannon attack | South China Sea News

Philippines summons Beijing envoy over South China Sea water cannon attack | South China Sea News

Manila says the confrontation near Second Thomas Shoal wounded three of its soldiers and caused severe damage to its vessel. The Philippines has summoned Beijing’s envoy after accusing the Chinese Coast Guard of wounding three of its soldiers during a water cannon attack in the disputed South China Sea. The…

Singapore’s ex-transport minister hit with 8 new charges in corruption case | Corruption News

Singapore’s ex-transport minister hit with 8 new charges in corruption case | Corruption News

S Iswaran accused of receiving gifts worth $14,000 from individual who had business dealings with Transport Ministry. Singapore’s former Transport Minister S Iswaran has been slapped with eight new charges in a rare corruption case involving the city-state’s ruling People’s Action Party (PAP). The charges relate to allegations that Iswaran…

UK’s Sunak to unveil $252m investment in nuclear deterrent, nuclear energy | Nuclear Energy News

UK’s Sunak to unveil $252m investment in nuclear deterrent, nuclear energy | Nuclear Energy News

UK leader says investment is vital in ‘more dangerous and contested world.’ United Kingdom Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is set to announce plans to invest 200 million pounds ($252m) in the country’s nuclear deterrent and civil nuclear industry. Sunak will on Monday announce a “national endeavour” to secure the future…

Senegal’s Bassirou Diomaye Faye takes early lead in presidential election | Elections News

Senegal’s Bassirou Diomaye Faye takes early lead in presidential election | Elections News

Opposition supporters take to streets in celebration but ruling coalition says a run-off will be needed to determine the winner. Supporters of Senegal’s presidential candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye have taken to the streets of the capital, Dakar, in celebration as early results from Sunday’s vote showed the opposition contender in…