Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1350 EAT on Wednesday 25 March 2026 An aerial attack on a military base in western Iraq’s Anbar province killed seven fighters and wounded 13, the country’s Ministry of Defence said. The strikes on Wednesday targeted the military healthcare clinic at the base in Habbaniyah, prompting the ministry…
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Danish PM Falls Short of Majority as Party Records Worst Election Performance Since 1903
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1334 EAT on Wednesday 25 March 2026 Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen’s Social Democrats emerged as the largest party in Tuesday’s Danish general election, but slumped to their weakest showing since 1903, leaving her left-wing coalition short of a majority. With 21.9% of the vote, the Social Democrats retain…
First North Korea visit by Lukashenko signals push for closer relations
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1305 EAT on Wednesday 25 March 2026 Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has begun his first official visit to North Korea, in a move aimed at strengthening ties between two countries aligned in their support for Russia’s war in Ukraine and often criticised for authoritarian governance and human rights…
Ultimatums, diplomacy and a detour to Graceland as Trump seeks a deal with Iran
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1359 EAT on Tuesday 24 March 2026 America may be at war, but President Donald Trump’s activities over the past few days have combined diplomacy, diversions, and the occasional surreal turn. On Friday, Trump declared that the US conflict with Iran was “winding down.” By Saturday night, however,…
Multiple Iranian missile strikes target Israel, air defences activated
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1345 EAT on Tuesday 24 March 2026 Iran has launched a new round of missiles targeting Israel, causing damage and injuries in Tel Aviv, as uncertainty grows over potential talks to end the three-week US-Israel conflict with Iran. The strikes triggered air raid sirens across Israel on Tuesday,…
Germany Faces Worker Shortage, Looks to India for Skilled Labour
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1242 EAT on Monday 23 March 2026 Germany continues to face a significant shortage of skilled workers as aging employees retire and there are too few young candidates to replace them. To address the gap, the country is increasingly looking to workers from India. For Handirk von Ungern-Sternberg,…
Israel-US Offensive Intensifies with Extensive Strikes Across Iran
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1215 EAT on Monday 23 March 2026 Israel and the United States have launched a new series of strikes against Iran, as Tehran responded with renewed attacks on its Gulf neighbours and warned of potential retaliatory strikes on power plants in Israel and other regional countries. The escalation…
Manchester City Outclass Arsenal to Lift League Cup Trophy
By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1143 EAT on Monday 23 March 2026 Manchester City produced a dominant second-half performance to defeat Arsenal 2-0 and win the 2026 Carabao Cup final at Wembley Stadium on Sunday. The victory secured City’s ninth League Cup title and reaffirmed their dominance in domestic competitions under manager Pep Guardiola….
