Gaza sports community vows to honour slain goalkeeper’s legacy
The Palestinian sports community has pledged to preserve the legacy of goalkeeper Saleem Khader al-Ashqar, who was killed by Israeli forces while searching for a cooking gas cylinder for his pregnant wife in southern Gaza. Al-Ashqar, 32, was shot in the town of al-Qarara, northeast of Khan Younis, ending a career devoted to football and […]
Thirty-two years on, young Rwandans reflect on progress, pain and hope
As Rwanda marks 32 years since the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi, many young people say the country has made significant progress but continues to live with the legacy of one of Africa’s darkest tragedies. On Liberation Day, commemorating the victory of the Rwanda Patriotic Front (RPF) that ended the genocide, survivors and the younger […]
Israel Approves 13 New Settlements in Occupied West Bank
Israel’s Security Cabinet has approved a plan to establish 13 new settlements in the occupied West Bank, a move Palestinian officials say will further divide Palestinian territory and weaken prospects for a two-state solution. The new settlements will be built in the Binyamin regional area along Route 60, a major road linking key Palestinian cities […]
Julian Nagelsmann Steps Down as Germany Coach After World Cup Exit
Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann has stepped down following the national team’s early exit from the FIFA World Cup 2026, the German Football Association (DFB) announced. Nagelsmann’s departure comes four days after Germany suffered a shock penalty shootout defeat to Paraguay in the knockout stage, ending their World Cup campaign earlier than expected. The 38-year-old […]
Pakistan’s Crypto Deal Gives Islamabad Rare Access to Trump Administration
Pakistan’s partnership with World Liberty Financial (WLF), the cryptocurrency venture linked to US President Donald Trump’s family, has strengthened diplomatic ties with the Trump administration despite little progress on the project’s original financial goals. According to Trump’s 2025 financial disclosure, WLF generated more than $500 million from token sales last year, making it one of […]
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 […]