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Somali Piracy Rebounds With Hijackings Amid Wider Turmoil
Somali piracy is making an unwelcome return, with two ships hijacked in four days and at least six now held, Somali officials say. The latest target: the SIBU 1, an…
Oct 29, 2026
Netanyahu expected to berate New York's Mamdani in 'campaign speech' of UN address
Benjamin Netanyahu is set to deliver a speech at the UN where he plans to address Mayor Zohran Mamdani's accusations. As Israeli elections approach, Netanyahu's campaign is perceived as increasingly…
Oct 29, 2026
Ethiopian Gobena and Kenya's Jepchirchir take Sydney marathon honours
SYDNEY, Aug 30 - Ethiopian Addisu Gobena smashed the course record to win the men's title before Kenya's world and former Olympic champion Peres Jepchirchir dominated the women's race at…
Oct 29, 2026
Trump’s Iran war supercharged EV sales everywhere except the U.S.
This is a re-post from Yale Climate Connections Electric vehicle sales are a surprising beneficiary of the Trump presidency – at least outside of the United States. The Iran conflict caused global…
Oct 29, 2026
"Far more than necessary to win": Trump again takes credit for India-Pakistan ceasefire in Nobel Prize claim
US President Trump asserted that he has resolved eight international conflicts, including the India-Pakistan situation. He claims that these achievements merit consideration for the Nobel Peace Prize. Pakistani Prime Minister…
Oct 29, 2026
South Africa confirm exit of Belgian coach Broos
July 31 : Hugo Broos has said he will not renew his contract as head coach of South Africa when it expires this month, the country’s football association said on…
Oct 29, 2026
What’s triggered the latest violence in Ethiopia?
Tigrayan forces say they are in a 'full-blown war' with the army.
Oct 29, 2026
Somalia’s uncertain hand-off
As the UN and the US pull back from Somalia’s security architecture within months of each other, Mogadishu insists it is ready. The gap between that confidence and the country’s…
Oct 29, 2026
Jury awards $29m to Irishman's family after plane crash
A Chicago jury awarded $29 million in damages to the family of an Irish-born United Nations employee who died in a 2019 Boeing 737 MAX crash, a US court spokesperson…
Oct 29, 2026
'Late night cry': Trump has massive near-midnight meltdown over his latest failure
Donald Trump did not take the Nobel news well.Hours after the Norwegian Nobel Committee gave the 2026 Peace Prize to former International Criminal Court judge Navi Pillay, the president posted…
Oct 29, 2026
Nigeria faces $6.4bn Eurobond repayment burden – World Bank
Nigeria faces a $6.4bn sovereign Eurobond repayment burden between 2024 and 2030, ranking it third in sub-Saharan Africa, the World Bank has reported. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-faces-6-4bn-eurobond-repayment-burden-world-bank/
Oct 29, 2026
Health Ranger Report: The Collapse Is Already Here and Americans Are Unaware Of It, Bracken Warns
Former Navy officer Matt Bracken has warned that the U.S. could face an abrupt societal collapse – triggered by coordinated attacks on global energy chokepoints – during a recent appearance…
Oct 29, 2026