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President Paul Kagame met Qatar’s Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, in Doha on Monday, 13 July 2026, to offer condolences following the death of former Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. The meeting took place at Lusail Palace during Qatar’s official mourning period. According to the Qatari Amiri Diwan, Kagame conveyed his…

Chinese businessman Guo Wengui has been sentenced to 30 years in prison in the United States after being convicted of running a large financial fraud scheme that affected more than 1,000 investors worldwide. A federal judge said the scheme caused victims to lose hundreds of millions of dollars over several years. Court Hands Down 30-Year…

Prince Harry is looking for a safe way to visit the United Kingdom with his wife, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, and their two children during a trip expected next month. However, an ongoing dispute over security arrangements continues to make those plans difficult. Harry Wants His Family to Visit the UK Representatives for the Duke…

The wife and two children of Argentine footballer Lucas Trejo have died after the devastating earthquakes that struck Venezuela, adding a personal tragedy to one of the country’s deadliest natural disasters. Trejo’s club, Club Sport Marítimo La Guaira, confirmed the deaths in a statement on Sunday after rescue teams recovered the bodies of his family…

The death toll from the powerful earthquake that struck Venezuela has climbed to more than 1,400 as rescue teams continue searching for survivors in some of the country’s hardest-hit areas. The earthquake struck on June 24, 2026, causing widespread destruction across La Guaira and parts of Caracas, where numerous residential and commercial buildings collapsed. Rescue…

A man stabbed wife in Huye District, leaving her seriously injured before taking his own life. The tragic incident occurred in Rugango Cell, Mbazi Sector, and has shocked residents in the area. Man stabbed wife before dying by suicide According to local authorities, Sibomana Charles, a 48-year-old resident of Rugango Cell in Mbazi Sector, attacked…

President Paul Kagame appointed new ministers, ambassadors, and senior officials in a government reshuffle on Wednesday, June 10. Damien Murwanashyaka is the new Minister of Infrastructure. He replaces Jimmy Gasore, who has held the role since September 2023. Murwanashyaka is a civil engineer with strong experience in real estate and construction. He worked as CEO…

Several employees suffered injuries after the front nose gear of a Lufthansa Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner unexpectedly collapsed while the aircraft was parked at a gate at Frankfurt Airport on Thursday. According to Lufthansa, the aircraft was being prepared for a scheduled flight to Los Angeles when the incident occurred. “The aircraft’s nose gear unexpectedly retracted…

A suspected World War II bomb exploded beneath a stilt house in a fishing village in Indonesia’s eastern Papua region, killing five people and injuring nearly 20 others, police said on Monday. The explosion occurred on Sunday afternoon and sent shockwaves through the community. Witnesses reported hearing a loud blast before seeing flames and a…

The United States said it carried out military strikes against Iranian targets over the weekend. Iran responded by saying it attacked an American military base. The incidents mark the third major escalation in a week around the Strait of Hormuz. The latest developments come as efforts to reach a broader agreement between Washington and Tehran…

Belgium is mourning after a tragic collision between a train and a school minibus killed four people in the town of Buggenhout in northern Belgium. The crash happened shortly after 08:00 local time on Thursday morning. The victims include two children aged 12 and 15, the 49-year-old minibus driver, and a 27-year-old chaperone. Authorities confirmed…

Russia’s defence ministry said its forces did not target civilian infrastructure during recent strikes against Ukraine. The ministry stated that Russian forces struck command posts belonging to Ukraine’s ground forces and the defence ministry’s main intelligence directorate. Ukraine has not confirmed the Russian claims. Casualties Reported in Kyiv Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said two people…

A man drove his car into pedestrians in the northern Italian city of Modena, injuring eight people, including four seriously, according to officials. The incident happened around 16:30 local time on Via Emilia near Modena’s cathedral, southeast of Milan. Witnesses said the vehicle sped toward the pavement before hitting several pedestrians. “We saw the car…

Members of the Congolese diaspora held a large demonstration in Brussels on Friday, May 15, 2026. The protest took place in front of the European Parliament. Speakers called for stronger international action over the ongoing security and humanitarian crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Among the speakers was Pitou Chomongo, president of Diaspora Plurielle…

Félicien Kabuga, the businessman accused of helping plan the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, has died at the age of 91 while under detention in The Hague, the Netherlands. The International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals announced his death on Saturday, May 16. The institution said Kabuga died while receiving treatment at a hospital in…

US biotechnology company Moderna has confirmed that it is developing a vaccine against hantavirus with the Vaccine Innovation Center of Korea University College of Medicine, known as VIC-K. The announcement gained attention after a hantavirus outbreak aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship. The ship sailed from Argentina before passengers and crew disembarked in the Canary…

Two people have died and several others sustained injuries after a vehicle drove into a crowd in Leipzig on Monday afternoon, according to local authorities. Incident Details Officials reported that the car struck pedestrians in the busy Grimmaische Straße area before continuing through nearby streets. Authorities confirmed that 22 individuals were injured, with three in…

Today, knowing how to spot a hacked phone is more important than ever. People depend heavily on their smartphones—for messaging, banking, and even navigation. Because of this reliance, a compromised phone can seriously disrupt daily life and even lead to financial loss. Hackers use several methods to gain access to phones. Common tactics include tricking…

A Surprising Comeback When iPhone 7 was released in 2016, Apple removed the traditional headphone jack, pushing many users toward Bluetooth audio. At first, it seemed like wired headphones would disappear completely. Many people switched to wireless devices, including the author, who reluctantly moved back to an iPhone after Android manufacturers also started removing the…

Rwanda is among six African countries where affordable smartphones costing about $40 (around Rwf58,000) will soon be introduced to help close the digital gap for people who still lack access to modern mobile devices. The initiative is led by the GSMA (Global System for Mobile Communications Association) in partnership with telecommunications companies operating across Africa. The goal is to make…

Financial disclosures show that U.S. President Donald Trump purchased more than 1.1 million dollars in bonds issued by Netflix during the recent corporate bidding war involving Warner Bros. Discovery. The investments occurred while the streaming company attempted to acquire the entertainment giant but ultimately lost to a competing offer. Government filings reveal that Trump bought…

Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, announced that the company has reached an agreement with the Pentagon. The deal allows OpenAI’s artificial intelligence tools to operate within the U.S. military’s classified systems. The announcement came shortly after Altman spoke at the AI Summit in New Delhi, India, on February 19, 2026. According to Altman, the…

A new artificial intelligence model developed by ByteDance has drawn major attention in Hollywood. The tool, called Seedance 2.0, can create high-quality videos with sound effects and dialogue using only a few written prompts. Many clips reportedly produced by the system quickly spread across social media. Some of these videos included famous characters such as…

The issue of Uganda anti homosexuality law arrests has resurfaced after police detained two women in Arua under the country’s controversial 2023 legislation. The case is among the first publicly reported incidents linked to enforcement of the Anti-Homosexuality Act. Police confirmed the women were arrested on Feb. 18 in the northwestern city of Arua following…

The Leysdown beach manslaughter case has concluded with three teenagers found guilty over the killing of Alexander Cashford, who was lured to a beach in Kent and fatally attacked. A 16-year-old girl and two boys, aged 15 and 16, denied murdering the 49-year-old but were convicted of manslaughter following a trial at Woolwich Crown Court….

The Gisele Pelicot memoir recounts the shocking France mass rape case that stunned the world in 2024. In A Hymn to Life, Pelicot details how her former husband drugged her for years and invited dozens of men to rape her while she was unconscious. Her decision to waive anonymity during the trial transformed her into…

Why squeeze all your affection — flowers, chocolates, grand gestures — into a single February date? Instead of stressing over Valentine’s Day, this might be the year to step away from the pressure and celebrate something lighter: Galentine’s Day. The idea comes from the sitcom Parks and Recreation. In a 2010 episode, Amy Poehler’s character,…

The Paul Mackenzie cult deaths case has entered a new phase. Kenyan prosecutors have charged the self-proclaimed preacher and seven associates over 52 additional deaths in Kilifi County. On Wednesday, the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions confirmed the charges. Prosecutors accused Mackenzie and his co-defendants of organized criminal activity, radicalization, and facilitating terrorist…

President Paul Kagame has called on national dialogue forums that bring Rwandans together to move beyond repeated discussions and instead generate clear, practical actions that address the country’s challenges. He made the remarks on Friday, February 6, 2026, while closing the 20th National Consultative Forum (Umushyikirano), held at the Kigali Convention Centre from February 5…

Extreme cold and heavy snow have led to the deaths of at least ten people in New York City since the weekend. Mayor Zohran Mamdani confirmed the figures on Tuesday. Officials are still checking how many deaths were directly linked to the weather. Police reported that three victims were found in Queens and three in…

Kigali, January 27, 2026 Transparency International has urged African governments and regional institutions to urgently implement gender-responsive, rights-based anti-corruption reforms to combat corruption and discrimination undermining education systems across the continent. The call was made following the release of a new regional education policy brief titled “Leaving No Learner Behind: Tackling Corruption and Discrimination in…

Russia launched another major attack on Ukraine’s energy system overnight. Explosions shook Kyiv through Saturday morning. The strikes left about 1.2 million homes without electricity during extreme winter cold. Temperatures dropped to -10°C (14°F). Deputy Prime Minister Oleksiy Kuleba said more than 3,200 buildings in Kyiv still had no heating late in the evening. Earlier…

The TikTok US entity deal has been finalized, allowing the popular social media platform to continue operating in the United States and sidestep a potential ban. The agreement ends years of legal and political uncertainty surrounding TikTok’s ownership and data security. TikTok establishes majority US-owned venture TikTok announced on Thursday that it has completed a…