Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1146 EAT on Monday 10 August 2026 Oil prices are rising as Iran’s latest demands for reopening the Strait of Hormuz dim hopes for a return to stability in global energy markets. Brent crude, the international benchmark, rose by more than 1 per cent on Monday after Tehran…
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Solar Eclipse Tracker: What Time Will It Be Visible in Your Location on August 12?
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1108 EAT on Monday 10 August 2026 On August 12, 2026, starting at 15:34 GMT, the Moon’s shadow will sweep across the Arctic, Greenland, Iceland and Spain, temporarily blocking out the Sun for up to two minutes and 18 seconds. Wednesday’s eclipse will be the first total solar…
FIFA Stake Plan Prompts Wales FA to Withdraw Support for Infantino
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1249 EAT on Monday 3 August 2026 The Football Association of Wales has announced it will withdraw its support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s bid for re-election to a new four-year term from 2027 to 2031, following the collapse of his controversial plan to sell a stake in…
Officials: Nearly 49,000 Migrants Cross Into Spanish Enclave of Ceuta
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1242 EAT on Friday 31 July 2026 Videos and images circulating on social media showed thousands of migrants swimming into the Spanish enclave on Thursday, while local media reported that crossings continued overnight. Officials said at least 18 people have died in recent days while attempting to reach…
FIFA Defies UEFA Boycott Vote, Pushes Ahead with World Cup Investment Plan
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1231 EAT on Friday 31 July 2026 FIFA says it will press ahead with consultations on a proposal to introduce private investment into the FIFA World Cup and its other competitions, despite threats of a boycott from European football’s governing body, UEFA, and sharp criticism from other regional…
Israeli Troops Blow Up Buildings Near Historic Beaufort Castle in Lebanon
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1216 EAT on Friday 31 July 2026 Israeli forces have carried out a series of powerful explosions near Lebanon’s UNESCO-listed Beaufort Castle as they continue to maintain a military presence in southern Lebanon despite a United States-brokered ceasefire agreement. In a joint statement issued on Friday, Israeli Prime…
US Carries Out ‘Heavy’ Strikes on Iran Following Attempted Attack on American Forces
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1232 EAT on Thursday 30 July 2026 US Central Command (Centcom) said it had struck “dozens” of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) targets after Iran launched attacks on US bases in Jordan and against vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian state media reported that three people, including…
Election-Related Unrest in Pakistan-Administered Kashmir Leaves 30 Dead, Protesters Claim
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1219 EAT on Thursday 30 July 2026 Watchdogs have raised concerns over reports of deadly clashes during regional elections in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, where a banned activist group boycotted the vote and organised protests. The clashes between police and protesters earlier this week left more than 30 people dead,…
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