Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey says Commonwealth to prioritise trade under her leadership
Commonwealth Secretary-General Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey has reaffirmed her commitment to making trade and investment central to the organisation’s renewed vision and relevance.
President Donald Trump threatens new 50% tariffs on China
Donald Trump has threatened China with an extra 50% tariff on goods imported into the US if it does not withdraw its...
South Korea’s Constitutional Court removes President Yoon Suk-yeol from office
South Korea’s Constitutional Court has unanimously voted to remove President Yoon Suk-yeol over his declaration of martial law late last year.
IMF warns that US tariffs pose “significant risk” to global economy
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised concerns over newly announced U.S. tariff measures, warning that they could threaten an already fragile...
Justice Served: Nigerian pastor freed after 8-year rape case in SA
After spending eight years in jail, a Nigerian televangelist accused of raping young women from his South African church has been found...
South Sudan VP Machar under house arrest, his party claims
South Sudan’s First Vice-President, Riek Machar, has been placed under house arrest, according to his party, the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-In Opposition...
Wildfires in South Korea: At least 18 dead, 23,000 displaced
At least 18 people have been killed and 19 injured as South Korea’s wildfires continue to ravage the country’s southeast, according to...
Kenyan police reports six personnel killed in attack on Somali border
At least six police personnel have been killed and four were injured after an attack on a police camp in Kenya by...
Pope Francis cease using oxygen mask as condition enhances, Vatican says
Pope Francis is no longer using an oxygen mask to breathe at night and his doctors believe he will continue to improve,...
Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams finally back on Earth
After nine months in space, Nasa astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams have finally arrived back on Earth.
Their...