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April 8, 2026

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World’s oldest President Biya strikes again at elections to win another term

Cameroon’s top court on Monday declared incumbent Paul Biya, the world’s oldest president, the winner of the Oct. 12 election. […]

Greta Thunberg claims abduction as Israel intercepts flotilla

Hundreds of activists, including Swedish climate campaigner/activist Greta Thunberg, have been detained by Israeli forces after a flotilla carrying aid […]

No more scribbles: Indian court orders doctors to write legibly

Jokes around the notoriously bad handwriting of doctors are common worldwide, but the latest order emphasising the importance of clear […]

Explosions in Qatar, what’s happening?

Israeli air strikes hit the Qatari capital Doha on Tuesday, targeting senior Hamas officials who had gathered to discuss the […]

Former first lady of South Korea arrested

South Korea’s former first lady has been arrested over a string of charges including stock manipulation and bribery. Kim Keon […]

BREAKING NEWS: UAE airspace closed

The United Arab Emirates airspace is currently closed based on flight paths and air traffic control audio, according to a […]

Qatar condemns Iran’s attacks, threatens response in equal manner

Qatar has condemned Iran’s attack on the Al Udeid air base and said that “Qatar reserves the right to respond directly in a manner equivalent […]

BREAKING NEWS: Explosions in Doha

Sounds of several explosions were heard over Qatari capital Doha, a Reuters witness said on Monday, following Tehran’s threats to […]

Israel- Iran war; what’s the latest

BY RUWANI FONSEKA The conflict between Israel and Iran has escalated since the 13th of June when Israel launched a […]

BREAKING NEWS: Air India plane carrying 242 passengers crashes near Ahmedabad airport

An Air India flight carrying 242 passengers has crashed near the Ahmedabad airport a short while ago. The incident is […]