Farmers in the Gaza Strip are attempting to revive food production amid widespread destruction, but severe shortages of land, supplies, and infrastructure are undermining recovery efforts. Once a region with a strong agricultural base, Gaza now faces a drastic contraction in farming capacity. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization,…
The globally renowned Montreux Jazz Festival opened its first African edition on Friday, set against the vineyard-covered landscapes of the Franschhoek Valley in the Cape winelands. While the festival’s historic home remains in Switzerland, it has steadily expanded through licensed editions and collaborations in cities including Tokyo, Miami, Rio de…
Pope Leo XIV arrived in Monaco on Saturday for the first papal visit to the principality since 1538, marking a historic moment for the small but globally influential state. The pontiff was welcomed by Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene after landing by helicopter from Rome, before addressing crowds at…
Several hundred people gathered at Place de la Bastille on Saturday morning for a “No Kings” rally protesting Donald Trump and what organisers described as increasingly authoritarian political tendencies. The demonstration, largely attended by Americans living in Paris, also drew participation from French labour unions and human rights organisations marking…
By Friday, visitors were spreading picnic sheets beneath pale pink canopies in Tokyo’s Ueno Park, one of the capital’s most popular hanami (flower-viewing) spots. This year, the cherry blossoms arrived five days earlier than the seasonal average, marking an early start to spring gatherings, family outings, and one of the…
Kenya’s floriculture sector, valued at over $800 million, faces mounting losses as ongoing conflict in the Middle East disrupts trade routes and export markets. Growers report up to $1.4 million in weekly losses as shipments to key markets falter. Export Challenges Following attacks on Iran by the U.S. and Israel,…
The United Nations on Wednesday passed a landmark resolution recognising the transatlantic slave trade as “the gravest crime against humanity,” a decision hailed across West Africa and by the African Union. “This is a historic moment,” said Wenceslas Avosse from Benin, celebrating the UN’s acknowledgment of the injustices suffered by…
Footage released by the Iranian Red Crescent shows damaged buildings and emergency teams responding to ongoing attacks, as Israel confirmed it carried out a “wide‑scale” series of strikes targeting Tehran and the West Azerbaijan province in north-west Iran. The attacks come amid reports from US media that Washington is considering…
Heavy overnight rainfall has caused widespread flooding and traffic disruption in Sharjah, as authorities respond to one of the latest severe weather events to hit the United Arab Emirates. Emergency crews, including police units and water-pumping teams, were deployed across the emirate to clear flooded roads and manage congestion after…
The International Olympic Committee has approved a new eligibility policy excluding transgender women from competing in women’s events at the Olympic Games, marking a significant shift in global sports governance ahead of the 2028 Summer Olympics. Announced Thursday, the policy states that participation in female categories at IOC-sanctioned events will…