Tensions between Ethiopia and Eritrea are escalating rapidly, with Addis Ababa accusing Asmara of “preparing to wage war” and Eritrea accusing its neighbour of fuelling “dangerous conflicts.” Analysts now warn that another war may be looming in the already fragile Horn of Africa. Ethiopia’s Demand for Sea Access For months, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed […]

The South African government has confirmed receiving urgent pleas for assistance from seventeen of its citizens who had joined mercenary forces in Ukraine’s embattled Donbas region, seeking help to return home. According to a statement released by the presidency on Thursday, the men — aged between 20 and 39 — are currently stranded in the […]

The United States is set to cancel or delay thousands of flights as the country’s longest-ever government shutdown continues to cripple federal operations. Officials confirmed that scheduled flight capacity will be reduced by 10 percent across 40 major air traffic areas from Friday, citing the mounting impact of the budget impasse. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy […]

In a definitive move to consolidate its ownership and signal a resurgence of corporate health, Hong Kong’s flag carrier, Cathay Pacific, has announced it will repurchase the entire stake held by Qatar Airways. The transaction, valued at HK$6.96 billion (approximately US$896 million), concludes an eight-year equity partnership between two of the world’s most prominent Oneworld […]

A French resident has made an extraordinary discovery in his own backyard, unearthing a treasure trove of gold valued at approximately $800,000 while digging a swimming pool, local officials have confirmed. The astonishing find occurred in May this year in Neuville-sur-Saône, a town in eastern France. The man immediately alerted the authorities upon uncovering the […]