NICOSIA, March 2 (Reuters) - Britain's Royal Air Force base Akrotiri in Cyprus was hit by a suspected drone strike overnight, causing limited damage and no casualties, Cypriot authorities and the UK's Ministry of Defence said.
[This Day] Abuja -- The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has raised fresh concerns over the escalating hostilities in the Gulf region, cautioning that a prolonged conflict could unleash severe economic and security repercussions far beyond the Middle East,
[FrontPageAfrica] Bentol, Montserrado County -- FACE Africa, a Liberia and U.S.-based nonprofit organization, has completed and dedicated 71 new household
Car-racing hit 'Pegasus 3' continues its dominant run with a $49.5 million weekend, while 'Blades of the Guardians' overtakes Zhang Yimou's 'Scare Out' for second place — but overall 2026 ticket revenue remains down nearly 56 percent year on year.
[WHO] WHO is testing an innovative way to improve outbreak detection, notification and response through an interactive '7-1-7 Strategy Game'. The 7-1-7 target calls for detecting a suspected outbreak within seven days, notifying public health authorities within one day, and
[WHO] For a health facility in northern Togo, effective analysis and use of routine surveillance data can mean the difference between identifying a rise in malaria cases early or only recognizing it once wards are full and children present with severe disease. For malaria
The US star's best actor win for Sinners leaves the Oscars race too close to call.
March 2 (Reuters) - Kuwait intercepted hostile drones on Monday, the third consecutive day of Iranian retaliatory strikes on neighbouring Gulf states in response to U.S. and Israeli attacks on the Islamic Republic. No injuries were reported after Kuwait air defenses intercepted
PM Anwar Ibrahim condemned the barbaric and violent attack on Iran by Israel with the backing of the US.
The meetings mark the start of the 15th Five-Year Plan expected to set priorities for 2026 to 2030.
Argentine President Javier Milei opened Congress’ 144th regular legislative session with an address focused on foreign policy, security and a broad reform agenda. He called for a “lasting strategic alliance” with the United States and said “it is time to turn this into a state
Despite not winning the trophy for best actor, the ‘Marty Supreme’ nominee seemed to have a fun night with his date — his mother.
[Daba Finance] Kenya-based electric mobility company Spiro has secured $50 million in new funding to expand its battery-swapping network and electric two-wheeler operations across Africa.
Israel announced early Monday a new wave of airstrikes on targets in Tehran, as part of a U.S.-Israeli campaign that began on Saturday and has triggered a wider regional escalation involving cross-border attacks and strikes on U.S. forces and partners across the Gulf.
[The Conversation Africa] When floods sweep through southern Africa, the most visible damage is immediate: homes washed away, crops destroyed, clinics disrupted, families displaced. These images dominate headlines and humanitarian appeals.
[The Conversation Africa] The African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) was introduced in 2000 as the cornerstone of US development-oriented trade policy towards sub-Saharan Africa. It was designed to grant eligible countries duty-free access to the US market.
The latest Israeli and US war on Iran began with strategic airstrikes on the home and offices of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, who was reportedly meeting with advisors at the time and has been confirmed dead from the surprise attack. The apparent US-Israeli assumption behind the
[RFI] Football's lawmakers on Saturday backed a review to bring in rules to stop players walking off the pitch if they disagree with a referee's decision and also covering their mouth when confronting opponents during matches.
[UN News] On Friday the General Assembly was briefed on the latest developments of the UN80 Initiative - a system-wide reform effort to make the organisation more effective and fit for the future - including progress on the New Humanitarian Compact and on training and research
[The Conversation Africa] The gut bacterium Bacteroides fragilis has long presented researchers with a paradox. It has been associated with colorectal cancer, yet it also lives quite happily in most healthy people. A new study from a Danish research team offers a possible clue.
[Afrobarometer] Moscow is less welcome than other powers, but many Africans are still making up their minds.
By Phil Stewart and Humeyra Pamuk WASHINGTON, March 1 (Reuters) - Trump administration officials acknowledged in closed-door briefings with congressional staff on Sunday that there was no intelligence suggesting Iran planned to attack U.S. forces first, two people familiar with
[IPS] Bulawayo, Zimbabwe -- Your morning cup of coffee could soon cost more, thanks to climate change, which is raising the heat on the production of the world's most loved beverage.
John Oliver addressed Paramount’s acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery during Sunday night’s episode of “Last Night Tonight.” “We might be getting a new business daddy!,” Oliver quipped at the beginning of Sunday night’s show. “Last Week Tonight” airs on HBO, which sits within
Authorities say capture of bull and tiger sharks necessary to protect lives as environmentalists launch urgent legal challenge Some beaches in areas of New Caledonia are closed to swimming and the authorities have begun shark culling off the capital, Nouméa, after a fatal
As the U.S. engages in another war in the Middle East, this time against Iran, a new Reuters/Ipsos poll found that roughly one in four respondents support it. The survey, released Sunday, found that 27 percent of respondents approve of “Operation Epic Fury,” which the U.S.
Only 64 schools nationwide have been accredited as Japanese Language Institutes.
Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi said Iran must stop activities that bring instability to the region.
By Rami Ayyub, Alexander Cornwell, Nayera Abdallah, Maha El Dahan and Laila Bassam JERUSALEM/TEL AVIV/DUBAI/BEIRUT, March 2 (Reuters) - Israel launched new air strikes targeting Tehran and expanded its military campaign to include attacks on Iran-backed Hezbollah militants in
Hunkered down at his luxury Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida, US President Donald Trump kept an unusually low profile after announcing the start of huge military strikes on Iran. Trump eschewed the grand Oval Office addresses to the nation favored by his predecessors to announce
It’s the first year of the newly rechristened “Actor Awards” — but for the kudocast formerly known as the SAG Awards, Sunday’s ceremony was all about the music. The 32nd annual Actor Awards featured a live band for the first time, led by music director Rickey Minor, and
“Sinners,” a vampire movie that unfolds in the segregated South, triumphed at the 2026 Actor Awards on Sunday night, winning the top prize for best ensemble in a motion picture while its star Michael B. Jordan was named best lead actor. “The Studio,” a sendup of many of the
Local beauty experts say the phenomenon is tied to South Korea’s multistep beauty routines.
"Mom, thank you for driving me back and forth to New York when we didn't have enough money to go through the Holland Tunnel," Jordan said about his mother's efforts to take him to acting auditions in his speech Sunday night.
The 2026 Actor Awards — previously known as the SAG Awards — have come and gone, and the Screen Actors Guild has celebrated the best work in their industry. The light and speedy ceremony focused on award distribution and speeches versus long comedic bits and musical numbers,
The Himalayan nation, set to vote on March 5, has been riven by political instability for decades.
It's the biggest win for the Ryan Coogler movie to date this awards season.
Democratic Rep. Pat Ryan (N.Y.), an Army veteran, accused President Trump on Sunday of not looking out for U.S. troops, as three American service members have so been far been killed during the operation against Iran. Speaking to Kaitlan Collins on CNN, Ryan said Trump not
She recently announced her candidacy for the 2028 presidential election.
Michael B. Jordan shook up Oscar season as he took home the Actor Award for best male performance in a leading role. He won the statue for playing twin brothers Smoke and Stack in the supernatural thriller “Sinners.” “I wasn’t expecting this at all,” he said from the podium at
Israeli forces launched strikes on Lebanon including the capital Beirut on Monday, the military said, after Tehran-backed militant group Hezbollah fired rockets at Israel in retaliation for the killing of Iran's supreme leader. An AFP journalist heard several loud explosions in
Disposable vape devices exceeding the 3,000 puffs limit were also found to be sold openly since 2026.
The rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah is a prime ministerial candidate in the upcoming elections
Ryan Coogler just made history. At the 32nd Actor Awards (formerly the SAG Awards), Warner Bros.’ vampire period drama “Sinners” won best cast ensemble. Directed by Coogler, the film marked his second victory in the category — making him the first director to helm two best
The 'Hamnet' star is the first Irish performer to ever win this category and continues her dominant run this awards season.
The 75-year-old actress has been praised so much for her performance as Aunt Gladys in Zach Cregger’s original horror film that fans are now longing for a prequel about her character.
Since the circular was issued, pork traders have suffered from significantly decreasing sales.