politics-governance
Indian seafarers who were detained in Iran for over a month have been released and have returned home, according to official statements. The group, which included workers from the fishing and shipp…
Apr 2, 2026
economy-business
South Africa's leading business commentator, Bruce Whitfield, has sounded the alarm over the country's economic vulnerabilities in a recent episode of the Business Week podcast. The discussion, whi…
Apr 2, 2026
economy-business
The City has launched a new youth cadet programme aimed at curbing gang recruitment and fostering community engagement among young people. The initiative, supported by local government and civil so…
Apr 2, 2026
economy-business
Africa Check, the continent’s leading fact-checking organisation, has debunked viral videos showing a giraffe being injured on a highway as AI-generated content. The clips, which circulated widely …
Apr 2, 2026
economy-business
Kochi Corporation, the local government body responsible for urban planning in the Indian city of Kochi, has announced plans to evict 126 families living along the Konthuruthy river puramboke by Ap…
Apr 2, 2026
economy-business
Italy's football federation president, Gabriele Gravina, has warned that the Euro 2024 tournament will not be held in the country if the stadiums are not ready on time. The statement comes as conce…
Apr 2, 2026
economy-business
Portugal's financial sector is under growing scrutiny as the number of complaints registered with the Portuguese Securities Market Commission (CMVM) reached 271 in 2025. The surge highlights concer…
Apr 2, 2026
economy-business
The 49th Higher Air Command Course at the College of Air Warfare in Secunderabad has successfully concluded, marking a significant milestone in military education and training. This prestigious cou…
Apr 2, 2026
economy-business
Porto, a major city in northern Portugal, has found itself at the center of a cultural and political debate after Mayor Rui Rio's deputy, Margarida Balseiro Lopes, criticized the city's approach to…
Apr 2, 2026
economy-business
The Brazilian national football team, known as the Seleção, faced off against Nigeria in a high-stakes friendly match, marking the final preparation ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The game, held…
Apr 2, 2026
health-medicine
A mother in Jharkhand, India, allegedly strangled her daughter after a self-proclaimed "tantrik" (spiritual healer) advised her to sacrifice a "virgin girl" to cure her son's ailments. The incident…
Apr 2, 2026
economy-business
Earlier, Ntshavheni, a key figure in Nigeria’s energy sector, urged citizens to avoid panic buying as fuel supply pressures continue to mount across the country. The warnings come amid rising fuel …
Apr 2, 2026