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The President of the United States, Donald Trump, has announced plans to sue the New York Times for $15 billion, accusing the newspaper of defamation and libel. Trump made the announcement on Monday, September 15,…
One and a half million Australians living in coastal areas are at risk from rising sea levels by 2050, according to a landmark climate report. Australia's first National Climate Risk Assessment predicts increasingly…
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed imposing sanctions on Israel and partially suspending trade agreements due to its military actions in Gaza. This marks a departure from her previous…
The AFC/M23 movement on Sunday, September 14, formally reintegrated 7,437 new commandos composed of former Congolese government soldiers, Mai Mai and Wazalendo militia, alongside newly recruited members. Many of these…
1. Politics & Governance The government continues its efforts to strengthen national security and public service delivery. Recent discussions focused on improving local governance and enhancing citizen engagement.…
As September unfolds, Australia has experienced a dynamic week across multiple sectors, including the economy, politics, technology, tourism, and community events. Here’s a comprehensive overview of the highlights…
Australia's communities have come alive this September with a series of vibrant events that showcase the nation's rich cultural tapestry and community spirit. Here's an in-depth look at some of the standout events:…
A series of Israeli airstrikes killed at least 32 people across Gaza City overnight and into Saturday as the military intensified its offensive on the enclave’s largest urban center and urged remaining residents to…
President Donald Trump said Saturday that the war in Ukraine could be ended if NATO countries stopped buying Russian oil and imposed punitive tariffs on China for its purchases of Russian petroleum. Citing his social…
The United Nations General Assembly on Friday overwhelmingly voted to endorse a declaration calling for “tangible, timebound, and irreversible steps” towards a two-state solution for Israel and Palestine. The…
The Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the armed rebel group AFC/M23 have signed a Prisoner Exchange Mechanism, in what has been described as a major step toward easing tensions and restoring…
President Kagame arrived in Doha on Friday, September 12, where he was welcomed by Sultan bin Saad bin Sultan Al Muraikhi, Qatar’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, ahead of his meeting with Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad…
The United Nations has raised alarm over a worsening hunger crisis in Sudan, where more than 25 million people are struggling to survive amid escalating conflict and dwindling humanitarian aid. UN spokesperson Stéphane…
Israel’s largest call-up of reservists in months is meeting unexpected resistance, with soldiers and their mothers openly refusing to serve as the Gaza City offensive intensifies. According to AP , the protest…
The federal government is weighing dozens of recommendations aimed at tackling rising levels of anti-Muslim hate in Australia, following the release of a landmark report by special envoy Aftab Malik. 9News reports that…
Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro has been sentenced to 27 years and three months in prison after the Supreme Court found him guilty of plotting a military coup to remain in power following his 2022 election…
The Rwanda Football Federation (FERWAFA) and the Rwanda Premier League Board have signed a cooperation agreement aimed at strengthening the organization and management of the country’s top-flight league. On Thursday,…
Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist and one of President Donald Trump’s most vocal allies, was shot dead during a university event in Utah on Wednesday, in what authorities believe was a targeted assassination. He…
Rwanda and Liberia have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations by signing two Memoranda of Understanding: one establishing a Joint Permanent Commission on Cooperation and another introducing a…
Israel carried out a series of air strikes on Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, and other areas overnight, targeting sites linked to the Iran-backed Houthi movement, according to statements from both the Israel Defense Forces…
Indonesian rescuers have recovered the bodies of at least 11 people, while 13 others remain missing, after flash floods and landslides swept across two provinces, authorities said Wednesday. The disaster followed…
Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani on Tuesday vowed retaliation against Israel after an airstrike in Doha that targeted Hamas’s political leadership. “The State of Qatar is committed to act…
The wait is over for Rwandan football fans as the Rwanda Premier League (RPL) returns this Friday, 12 September, with all teams ready to show what they have for new season of 2025-2026. The new season hold more for…
The Israeli military launched an airstrike in Doha, the capital of Qatar, targeting senior Hamas leaders, an act Qatar has condemned as cowardly and a violation of international law. The attack occurred on Tuesday,…