Category Archives: Foreign news

Rishi Sunak officially became Britain’s third prime minister in seven weeks on Tuesday, saying “mistakes were made” by his predecessor as he sought to bring stability to the UK after months of political and economic turmoil. He was appointed by King Charles III at Buckingham Palace in London shortly after Liz Truss tendered her resignationContinue reading “Sunak pledges to fix Truss’ ‘mistakes’ after becoming third UK PM in seven weeks”

Dozens of people have reportedly been killed in military airstrikes at a celebratory event in Myanmar’s mountainous Kachin state on Sunday, drawing international condemnation of the junta that seized power in the country more than a year and a half ago. Victims had been attending an event organized by the Kachin Independence Army (KIA) toContinue reading “Myanmar military airstrikes kill about 50, Kachin rebels say”

Abu Dhabi-CNNA top Iranian military official issued a warning to Saudi Arabia last week as his government continued to face off against protesters at home. “You are involved in this matter and know that you are vulnerable, it is better to be careful,” he said at the sidelines of a military drill. Major General HosseinContinue reading “London-based TV channel sparks Iranian leaders’ ire amid protests”

At least four Palestinians were killed during an Israeli military raid in the old city of Nablus in the West Bank in the early hours of Tuesday, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health. Palestinian protesters took to the streets in response, with a fifth person shot dead by Israeli soldiers in Nabi Saleh, northContinue reading “Several dead after Israeli joint security forces raid in West Bank”

A South African teacher from Pretoria has gone viral after nailing the TikTok ‘Robot Boii Salary Salary Challenge’, with over 7 million views. In the viral video, the teacher referred to as ‘Mrs Bullock’ displayed her great dance moves to an amapiano song while students were cheering and filming. Later in the video, a studentContinue reading “A South African Teacher Dancing In School Goes Viral – Education”

China’s foreign trade increased by 9.9 per cent year-on-year to 31.11 trillion Yuan (about 4.75 trillion dollars) during the first nine months of 2022, according to official data on Monday. The General Administration of Customs said that exports rose by 13.8 per cent year-on-year to 17.67 trillion Yuan, while imports increased to 5.2 per centContinue reading “China’s foreign trade rises by 9.9%”

The economic activity in the UK’s private sector continued to contract at an accelerating pace in early October with the S&P Global/CIPS Composite PMI dropping to 47.2 from 49.8 in September.  The Manufacturing PMI declined to 45.8 from 48.4 and the Services PMI fell to 47.5 from 50 in the same period. Both of theseContinue reading “UK: S&P Manufacturing PMI slumps to 45.8 in October vs. 48 expected”

Dietrich Mateschitz, the Austrian billionaire founder and owner of Red Bull, has died aged 78 after a serious illness with cancer. Considered to be the richest man in Austria, the entrepreneur built a global empire around the energy drink. Mr Mateschitz’s fortune is estimated at around €25bn (£21.8bn), putting him 51st on Forbes’ list of theContinue reading “Red Bull Founder and Billionaire Dietrich Mateschitz dies Aged 78”

China’s Xi Jinping has secured a historic third term as the general secretary of the ruling Communist Party, leading the world’s most populous country into a second decade. Mr Xi, 69, will also continue as Chairman of the Central Military Commission, the country’s two most important positions, and affirming his status as the most powerfulContinue reading “China’s Leader Xi Jinping Secures Historic Third Term In Power – Foreign Affairs”

Six people, apparently including the German businessman behind Gold’s Gym, were feared dead Saturday after a small plane crashed into the Caribbean just off the Costa Rican coast. All five passengers were believed to be German citizens, Security Minister Jorge Torres said. The plane’s pilot was Swiss. At least one other of those aboard theContinue reading “Plane Carrying Fitness Mogul, Schaller, Family Crashes In Costa Rica. No Word On”

The United Arab Emirates Immigration authorities have announced a visa ban on Nigerians adding that all submitted applications are rejected and fees non-refundable.It was gathered that the announcement was made on Friday in a notice issued to its trade partners in Nigeria including travel agencies. Although no reason was given for the ban, the Dubai authoritiesContinue reading “UAE Imposes Visa Ban On Nigerians, Rejects Applications”

Luxury fashion label, Balenciaga, has officially cut ties with Billionaire rapper and long time collaborator, Kanye West following his recent string of antisemitic and offensive remarks. Balenciaga began distancing itself from West following his controversial appearance on the podcast Drink Champs released last week, where he falsely claimed that George Floyd wasn’t murdered but killed byContinue reading “Balenciaga Officially Cuts Ties With Kanye West Over Anti-semitic Comments”

Liz Truss resigned as the British Prime Minister on Thursday after spending only 45 days in office. She made the announcement 24 hours after saying she was a fighter and not a quitter in her response to a question from the opposition Labour Party leader, Keir Starmer. Truss’ difficult moments came in her last finalContinue reading “5 Things That Determined Liz Truss’ Fate”

Children as young as four and five are being given war lessons in Vladimir Putin’s Russia. Shocking footage shows an officer in combat fatigues demonstrating a Kalashnikov machine-gun and an anti-tank grenade launcher to kindergarten youngsters. The ‘teacher’ is Pavel Firsov, from a militaristic pro-Kremlin movement called Combat Brotherhood. Children at Kindergarten No. 31 inContinue reading “4-Year-Old Kids Shown How To Use AK-47s At Russian Kindergarten (Pictures)”

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace describes the incident as a “potentially dangerous engagement” – with the Russians blaming it on a “technical malfunction”. A missile was released from a Russian aircraft near an unarmed RAF plane on a routine patrol over the Black Sea, the defence secretary has revealed. In a statement updating MPs on theContinue reading “Russian Jet Released missile Near RAF aircraft During Patrol Over Black Sea”