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Football is a dream for millions around the world, but not every player gets to live it out for decades. For some, their journey ends much earlier not because of a lack of skill, but due to injuries, health problems,…
Inter Miami has confirmed that their star forward, Lionel Messi, suffered a muscle injury in his thigh during a Leagues Cup match against Atlas FC of Mexico. The club revealed the news on Monday, August 3, 2025, noting…
Egyptian giants Pyramids FC have officially announced the signing of Brazilian winger Ewerton, securing his services on a four-year contract. The move marks their first addition of the summer as the club looks to build…
The United States has temporarily suspended the issuance of visas to Burundian citizens due to repeated violations of the U.S. visa regulations. The announcement was made by the U.S. Embassy in Burundi on Monday,…
Former Australian foreign affairs minister Bob Carr has criticised Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's reported plan to call Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, arguing it will have no impact on the future of the…
At least 68 African refugees and migrants have died, and 74 others are still missing after a boat sank off the coast of Abyan province in Yemen, according to the United Nations migration agency (IOM). The boat was…
A diplomatic spat has erupted between the Mayor of Athens, Haris Doukas, and Israel’s ambassador to Greece, Noam Katz, over accusations concerning anti-Semitic graffiti in the Greek capital, according to Al Jazeera's…
Israeli forces killed at least 23 Palestinians on Sunday as they sought food aid in Gaza, according to hospital officials and eyewitnesses. The deaths occurred near multiple distribution points across the besieged…
1975 is a landmark year that reshaped Australia's national identity. Now, fifty years later, the National Library of Australia is unveiling a major exhibition titled 1975: Living in the Seventies , opening on August…
Giants of Africa Festival 2025 wrapped up in Kigali with an unforgettable night of music, energy, and celebration that brought together thousands of people from Rwanda and beyond. The final concert, held at BK Arena,…
Hamas has declared that it will not lay down arms unless a fully sovereign Palestinian state is established with Jerusalem as its capital, deepening the deadlock in ceasefire talks with Israel. In a statement released…
Rwandans and their friends living in Russia gathered on Friday, August 1, to celebrate Umuganura, Rwanda’s cultural festival where communities come together to share the harvest. During the event, they were reminded…
Israeli forces have shot and killed five Palestinians waiting for food aid near Wadi Gaza in central Gaza, according to a report from the Wafa news agency, according to Al Jazeera's live coverage. The incident marks…
U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday, 1st August, said he had ordered two nuclear submarines to be positioned in "the appropriate regions",” following a sharp exchange with former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev.…
Rwanda's biggest football clubs, APR FC and Rayon Sports, are all set to face the new football season with new faces and high expectations as they beef up their teams with new recruits and hire new coaches. Friday 1st…
Mira Murati, the Albanian-American tech visionary who helped bring artificial intelligence into the global mainstream, is once again making headlines—this time for rejecting a jaw-dropping $1 billion offer from Meta.…
On Thursday, July 31, Russia launched more than 300 drones and eight cruise missiles at Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, killing at least 31 people, according to Ukraine's Air Force. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky…
Al Jazeera is reporting that Hamas has issued a statement calling for an immediate end to the war in Gaza, describing it as a "humanitarian and moral duty", following a high-level United Nations conference in New York…
Houthi leader Abdel-Malik al-Houthi has vowed to escalate attacks targeting companies connected to Israel, marking the beginning of what he called the "fourth phase" of military operations in response to the war on…
Gaza’s Ministry of Interior and National Security has accused the Israeli military of deliberately sabotaging humanitarian relief efforts by targeting local personnel working to secure aid distribution and sponsoring…
President Paul Kagame, on Thursday, July 31, met with Dr. Sidi Ould Tah, President-elect of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) at Urugwiro Village. "Their discussion focused on the strong collaboration between…
Australia’s first locally made rocket, Eris, crashed just 14 seconds after liftoff during its maiden flight on Wednesday, July 30, The rocket, developed by Gilmour Space Technologies, was the first Australian-designed…
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced that Canada plans to formally recognise a Palestinian state at the United Nations this September, aligning the country with a growing number of Western nations shifting…
The United Arab Emirates has begun construction on a critical pipeline aimed at alleviating Gaza’s severe drinking water shortage, according to reports from the Emirati state news agency WAM via Al Jazeera. The…