Category: International
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WATER & WOMEN: UN CHIEF URGES ACTION FOR GLOBAL EQUALITY
From health to education, access to clean water is shaping the future of women—and the UN wants faster action now. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is calling on women worldwide to lead efforts in accelerating progress on water and sanitation, stressing their key role in driving equality. In his message marking World Water Day, Guterres highlighted…
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FUEL CRISIS BITES: OVER 400 GAS STATIONS SHUT DOWN IN PHILIPPINES
Soaring fuel prices are forcing hundreds of gas stations to close, raising fears of shortages and market manipulation. The Philippine National Police says more than 400 gas stations across the country have shut down operations as fuel prices continue to surge. PNP spokesperson Randulf Tuano revealed that closures have jumped sharply from 273 on March…
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CHINA WARNS: STOP MIDEAST STRIKES NOW OR FACE CHAOS
Beijing is sounding the alarm, urging the U.S. and Israel to halt military action before the region spirals into deeper crisis. China has called on all parties in the Middle East conflict—especially the U.S. and Israel—to immediately stop military operations, warning that continued violence could trigger a dangerous “vicious cycle.” Speaking after a regional diplomatic…
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BENIN POLL FRONT-RUNNER PLANS NEW POLICE FORCE TO FIGHT JIHADISTS
With attacks rising near its borders, Benin’s leading presidential candidate is proposing a bold new security strategy ahead of elections. Romuald Wadagni has pledged to establish municipal police forces in northern border towns to combat growing jihadist threats if elected president. Unveiling his platform ahead of the April 12 election, Wadagni said localised policing would…
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TRUMP HITS PAUSE: HORMUZ STRIKE THREAT DELAYED AFTER IRAN TALKS
Just hours after issuing a military warning, Trump steps back—signaling a possible diplomatic opening in a high-stakes standoff. U.S. President Donald Trump has postponed planned military action against Iran’s energy infrastructure, extending his ultimatum by five days after what he described as “productive” talks with Tehran. The move comes days after Trump threatened strikes on…
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“BAN AIRSTRIKES NOW!” POPE LEO BLASTS AERIAL BOMBARDMENTS
As global tensions rise, the Pope is calling for an outright ban on airstrikes, warning they bring indiscriminate death from the skies. Pope Leo has strongly condemned aerial military strikes, describing them as indiscriminate and urging that they be banned entirely. Speaking in Vatican City, the pontiff said no one should live in fear of…
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MIDEAST WAR SHOCKWAVES: GLOBAL ECONOMIC RECOVERY UNDER THREAT – SACCI WARNS
Rising conflict in the Middle East is rattling global markets and casting doubt on economic recovery plans worldwide. The South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry has warned that ongoing conflict in the Middle East is worsening instability in global financial markets and threatening economic recovery prospects in South Africa and beyond. In a statement,…
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NAMIBIA’S WESTAIR GROUP SLAPS FUEL SURCHARGE AS GLOBAL PRICES SPIKE
Rising global fuel costs and supply pressure are forcing airlines to adjust fares to stay afloat. Namibia’s Westair Group has introduced a fuel surcharge across its services, citing ongoing global fuel price volatility and supply disruptions affecting the aviation industry. In a statement, the company said geopolitical tensions, particularly the conflict in the Middle East,…
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FIFA MAKES HISTORY WITH NEW RULES TO BOOST FEMALE COACHING IN WOMEN’S FOOTBALL
FIFA is tightening its push for gender balance in football leadership, introducing new rules that will require every women’s team to include female coaches on their technical staff. The FIFA has announced that all teams competing in its women’s tournaments must now include at least one female head or assistant coach, in a major move…

