Politics & Current Affairs

Health authorities are continuing to monitor a hantavirus outbreak aboard the cruise ship Hundius in the Atlantic Ocean, after seven passengers and crew members fell ill and three people died, according to the World Health Organization.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Tehran is prepared to continue diplomatic engagement with the United States, provided what he described as Washington’s “maximalist” approach comes to an end.

Last Thursday, about 470 refugees crossed back into the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, marking the first organised return from Burundi under a voluntary repatriation programme facilitated by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees

James Swan, head of the United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, has called for effective ceasefire monitoring upon his arrival in Goma

The trade agreement between Mercosur and the European Union will begin to take effect on May 1, marking one of the most significant moments in Brazil’s trade policy in recent decades.

China on Thursday celebrated the 77th anniversary of the founding of its navy, whose growing strength has become an important force for regional and global stability.

A fragile calm has returned to the war-torn Gaza Strip for the second day, as a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas appears to hold, offering a rare glimpse of hope after two years of relentless conflict.

Malawi’s President Peter Mutharika unveils partial lineup of new cabinet.

Gaza reports 90% infrastructure destroyed and 67,000 killed in Israeli strikes.

Israeli and Palestinian teams meet in Egypt seeking Gaza ceasefire after war.

Hamas urges Egypt to oversee implementation of U.S.-backed Gaza ceasefire plan.

Chinese firm launches ultramodern amusement park project near Ghana’s Tema.

Hamas delegation in Egypt for talks on Trump’s proposed Gaza ceasefire plan.

Goma airport stays closed months after rebel takeover amid ongoing conflict.

Recent U.S. shutdown marked by unprecedented partisan hostility and conflict.

Hamas responds to U.S. peace plan, signaling flexibility amid international attention.

Chinese firms begin construction on Nigeria’s flagship ‘Light Up Abuja’ project.