UN Warns of Extreme Weather as El Niño Set to Strengthen
The United Nations’ weather agency has warned governments and humanitarian organisations to prepare for an increase in extreme weather events as El Niño is expected to strengthen rapidly in the coming months. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said El Niño conditions are already in place and are forecast to intensify between July and September, increasing […]
Arizona Residents Protest Data Centres Over Water Shortage Fears
Residents in Tucson, Arizona, are stepping up opposition to two major data centre projects, warning they could worsen the city’s growing water crisis amid prolonged drought and looming cuts to Colorado River supplies. The proposed developments, collectively known as Project Blue, include a $3.6 billion facility on Tucson’s southeast edge and a $5 billion project […]
Canada Edge South Africa to Reach FIFA World Cup 2026 Last 16
Canada booked their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 for the first time in history after defeating South Africa 1-0, thanks to a dramatic stoppage-time winner from Stephen Eustaquio. The Canadian midfielder struck from outside the penalty area in added time, firing a powerful shot beyond goalkeeper Ronwen Williams to settle […]
Afghan families mourn victims as border tensions with Pakistan escalate
Residents in eastern Afghanistan are mourning the loss of loved ones after air strikes along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border intensified tensions between the neighbouring countries. Afghan authorities said Pakistani air raids struck civilian areas in the provinces of Paktia, Paktika and Kunar, killing at least 36 civilians and injuring 163 others, most of them women and […]
Trump threatens 100% tariffs over digital taxes on US tech firms
US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose a 100 percent tariff on countries that introduce digital services taxes targeting American technology companies, warning that such measures would override any existing trade agreements. In a post on Truth Social on Friday, Trump said countries, particularly in Europe, considering digital taxes on US firms would face […]
Israel resumes strikes in Lebanon, testing fragile peace agreement
Israel has resumed air strikes on southern Lebanon just days after signing a United States-brokered agreement aimed at ending months of conflict, raising fresh concerns over the durability of the fragile peace deal. The latest strikes took place on Sunday, only two days after the framework agreement was signed in Washington following five rounds of […]
Top five takeaways from the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage
The FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage concluded after 72 matches, delivering dramatic upsets, record-breaking crowds and standout individual performances as the tournament moves into the Round of 32. The competition began on June 11 with hosts Mexico defeating South Africa 2-0 in the opening match at Mexico City, while the group stage ended on […]
Article 5 dispute fuels fresh US-Iran tensions over Strait of Hormuz
A dispute over Article 5 of the United States-Iran memorandum of understanding (MoU) has intensified tensions between the two countries, with both sides accusing each other of violating the agreement after fresh exchanges near the Strait of Hormuz. Article 5 of the interim agreement guarantees the safe passage of commercial shipping through the strategically vital […]
Humanitarian aid vital to containing DRC Ebola outbreak, experts warn
Humanitarian assistance is critical to controlling the Ebola outbreak in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), where conflict, mass displacement and insecurity continue to hamper health response efforts. The latest outbreak is unfolding amid one of the world’s most complex humanitarian crises, with violence by armed groups and intercommunal clashes forcing thousands of […]
Lamine Yamal shines with World Cup goal for Spain
Spain’s teenage sensation Lamine Yamal once again grabbed the spotlight after delivering a dazzling performance and scoring at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In the build-up to Spain’s second group-stage match against Saudi Arabia, Yamal was at the centre of social media discussions about his fitness and outspoken pro-Palestine activism. Saudi fans also playfully chanted […]