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Renowned comedian-turned-politician, Michael Usi, has been sworn in as Malawi's vice-president during a ceremony in Lilongwe's parliament.The 55-year-old takes over from Saulos Chilima, who tragically died in a plane crash earlier this month, along...

In a historic victory for gay rights activists, Namibia has declared laws banning same-sex acts between men unconstitutional.Although convictions for "sodomy" and "unnatural sexual offences"—remnants of colonial rule—were infrequent, these laws perpetuated discrimination...

A man living in the United States of America (USA) recently got fired from his job.The Christian man said to be a former homosexual, believes he was relieved of his duties for posting recordings...

In north-west Pakistan, a tourist was forced out of police station and killed by a mob after being accused of blasphemy.The incident occurred in the town of Madyan, Swat district, where the police...

US Airlines has taken action against several employees following an incident where black passengers were asked to leave a flight due to a complaint about body odour.The CEO, Robert Isom, addressed the issue...

TikTok revealed that it proposed granting the US government the authority to shut down its platform in 2022, aiming to address lawmakers' worries about data protection and national security.This disclosure comes as TikTok...

Over 1,000 pilgrims have lost their lives during this year's Hajj in Saudi Arabia, with temperatures soaring to a sweltering 51.8C in Mecca recently.Approximately 1.8 million Muslims participated in this extensive, largely outdoor pilgrimage,...

Donald Trump's campaign for the presidency has received a substantial financial boost of $50 million from conservative billionaire Timothy Mellon, according to a federal filing disclosed on Thursday.The "MAGA Inc" Super-PAC reported raising...

Vladimir Putin has cautioned South Korea against supplying arms to Ukraine, labeling such a move as "a big mistake."This warning follows Seoul's consideration of arming Ukraine in response to the newly formed Russia-North...

A fire erupted at a military ammunition depot in N'Djamena, the capital of Chad, leading to a sequence of explosions on Tuesday night, according to Foreign Affairs Minister Koulamallah Abderaman.Witnesses reported at least...

On Monday, Rwandan President Paul Kagame criticized Western nations for exhibiting "double standards" on democracy, just ahead of the country's upcoming general elections next month.President Kagame, who has led Rwanda since 2000, made these...

Reports from various sources indicate a significant death toll, primarily attributed to scorching temperatures during this year's annual Muslim pilgrimage(Hajj) to Mecca.According to diplomats speaking to French news agency AFP, at least 550...

Vladimir Putin has announced that Russia and North Korea have elevated their relationship to a "new level," committing to mutual assistance in the event of an attack, marking a "breakthrough" partnership.This declaration came...

South Africa has entered a "new era," announced President Cyril Ramaphosa as he was inaugurated for his second full term.Despite the African National Congress (ANC) not achieving a parliamentary majority in last month's...

The World Health Organization (WHO) in the African Region has unveiled groundbreaking new guidelines aimed at bolstering efforts to tackle the rising threat of sickle cell disease in the region.These innovative technical documents are...

President Joe Biden has introduced a new policy aimed at shielding hundreds of thousands of undocumented spouses of US citizens from deportation, according to officials in his administration.Immigration has emerged as a significant challenge...

Nvidia surged to become the world’s most valuable company on Tuesday, reaching a new all-time high in its share price.Closing at nearly $136, up 3.5% for the day, Nvidia's market capitalization now surpasses that...

Russian President Vladimir Putin is scheduled to make his first visit to North Korea in 24 years on Tuesday. During this trip, he will hold talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in...

On June 22, 1950, the infamous Red Channels pamphlet was released, implicating some of Hollywood's biggest stars as communists.Amidst the "Red Scare" that ensued, Dalton Trumbo, who later penned scripts for Roman Holiday and...

Russia’s president, Vladimir Putin, has sacked four deputy defence ministers and appointed his cousin, Anna Tsivileva, to fill one of the vacancies, according to Kremlin decrees.The move appears to be an attempt to install loyalists...

Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe earned his first Tony Award at Sunday’s ceremony in New York.Radcliffe received the award for Best Actor in a Musical for his performance in the revival of Stephen Sondheim’s...

Tesla shareholders have approved a record-breaking pay package for CEO Elon Musk and the relocation of the company’s legal headquarters to Texas.Earlier this year, a judge in Delaware had blocked the deal due...

South Africa has recorded its second death linked to the (Monkey POx) Mpox outbreak, health officials reported on Wednesday.The viral disease, primarily affecting men, has prompted authorities to expand their efforts to trace...

Annual Hajj pilgrimage started on Friday in Saudi Arabia with authorities anticipating a turnout of about 2 million Muslims from across the globe despite scorching temperatures.After circling the Kaaba, the revered cube-shaped structure...

President Joe Biden confirmed at the G7 summit in Italy that he would not intervene to reduce his son Hunter Biden's prison sentence for a federal gun charge.This statement comes a day after...

Donald Trump made his first visit to Capitol Hill since the riot by his supporters at Congress three years ago, meeting with Republicans as he prepares for the upcoming presidential election in November.During the...

American journalist Evan Gershkovich will face trial in Russia on espionage charges, according to Russian prosecutors.The Wall Street Journal reporter is accused of collecting "secret information" from a Russian tank factory for the...

South Africa's health minister, Joe Phaahla, has announced a second death from monkey pox (mpox) less than 24 hours after the country reported its first fatality from the virus.The deceased men, aged 37...

On Thursday, a thousand BTS fans will line up in Seoul for a chance to receive a hug from Jin, who has returned to his K-pop idol role after completing 18 months of military...

A devastating fire in Mangaf, Kuwait, has claimed the lives of at least 35 individuals, according to the country's interior ministry.Videos circulated on social media depicted flames engulfing the lower levels of the...

Elon Musk has made a surprising request to a California court, asking to withdraw a legal case against OpenAI and its CEO, Sam Altman.The lawsuit accused them of straying from the original mission...

Authorities in Kampala are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a man hanging at Golf Course, adding to a recent surge in suicide cases in Uganda's capital and its environs.The deceased, identified...

Over 39 individuals from the Horn of Africa have lost their lives after their boat capsized off the coast of Yemen, according to the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) and local officials.Survivors informed rescuers...

Gunmen on motorcycles attacked the village of Yargoje in Kankara, located in Nigeria's northwestern Katsina state, late on Sunday, resulting in the deaths of at least 25 people and the abduction of several others,...

Four tutors from Iowa's Cornell College have been hospitalised after being stabbed by an unidentified assailant at a public park in China.The incident occurred during a daytime visit to the park in the...

A statement from the president's office has revealed that an aircraft carrying Malawi's Vice-President Saulos Chilima and nine other individuals has disappeared.The Malawi Defence Force aircraft lost contact after departing from the capital,...

Swiss President Viola Amherd announced on Monday that representatives from ninety countries worldwide are expected to participate in a conference dedicated to forging a path to sustainable peace in Ukraine.However, Russia will not...

Kwikiriza, an activist with an environmental group opposing a $5 billion internationally funded oil pipeline project in Uganda, has been released from custody, according to his employer.In a statement on Monday, EGI announced that...

President Emmanuel Macron has announced snap parliamentary elections later this month following a significant victory by his rival Marine Le Pen's National Rally in the European Parliament vote.Exit polls indicate the far-right party...

Three Americans accused of involvement in last month's coup attempt, along with dozens of other defendants, appeared before a military court on Friday in Kinshasa, the capital of Congo.They were seated on plastic...

Israeli war cabinet minister Benny Gantz has resigned from the emergency government, indicating growing rifts over Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Gaza strategy post-conflict.At a press conference in Tel Aviv on Sunday, Mr. Gantz announced...

Celine Dion is disclosing how challenging her life has become while living with stiff person syndrome.In a segment from an interview with NBC’s Hoda Kotb, the renowned singer explained that it’s “like somebody is...

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak returned home for an interview before attending the 80th anniversary commemoration of the Allied troops' arrival in Normandy, France.Domestically, his Conservative Party is trailing behind the Labour Party...

Construction workers at Frankfurt Airport discovered a phosphorus bomb from the Second World War, according to police.The operator of Frankfurt Airport has issued a warning about potential flight disruptions due to the discovery of...

United States President Joe Biden has apologized to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for previous delays in Washington’s aid to Kyiv, emphasizing that the US will continue to support Ukraine.The two leaders met on...

Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 not only ignited global condemnation but also prompted a series of sanctions aimed at undermining the Kremlin's capacity to wage war against its neighbouring country.These measures included...

World War Two (WW2) US Navy veteran, Robert "Al" Persichitti from Rochester, New York, passed away while en route to France for an event commemorating the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings, a veteran...

First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has clarified her recent remarks that were misconstrued as a critique of Meghan Markle’s wardrobe during her visit to the nation.At the invitation of the Chief of...

Fresh banknotes featuring the likeness of King Charles III have been introduced into circulation, yet it may take some time before they become commonplace in wallets and handbags.These new Bank of England notes will...

A Costa Rican neighborhood dispute turned deadly with a shooting captured on video.The New York Post reported on the horrifying incident where a man, identified as Eduardo Ramirez Zamora, fatally shot his neighbor during...