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Sudanese women being forced into sexual slavery as war rages

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 03:29:59 GMT

KHARTOUM, Sudan: The United Nations says sexual violence has become one of the main features of the war in Sudan, which is now in its fourth year.

Cases of sexual assault have risen sharply since the fighting began.

Although the U.N. does not have exact numbers, it says many women have been forced into sexual slavery and made to pay large sums of money, sometimes up to US$10,000, to be released.

Rajasthan: Suspected Ebola case reported in Jaipur, woman from Uganda isolated

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:03:58 GMT

Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], June 5 (ANI): A suspected case of Ebola virus disease has been reported in Rajasthan after a foreign national visiting the State from Uganda exhibited Ebola-like symptoms, prompting health authorities to activate precautionary protocols while awaiting laboratory confirmation.

The woman from Uganda who arrived in Jaipur from Sharjah on Friday morning was flagged during routine airport s

"First class cricket needs to be attractive...": Ashwin on where India needs to improve in Test cricket

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:00:24 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 5 (ANI): Former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin said that for India to improve in Test cricket, first-class cricket should be attractive enough for players to take it up, and the problem about incentivising the longest format is a global one, rather than being restricted to India.

Ashwin was speaking on Cricinfor Honours Awards 2026. The question comes when India's Test cr

Africa wants investment, not aid Tanzanian minister

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 10:57:13 GMT

The continent can become one of the worlds fastest-growing economic regions, Kitila Mkumbo has said

Africa is seeking investment and equal partnerships, Tanzania's minister for Planning and Investment in the President's Office, Kitila Mkumbo, has said.

Speaking at the Russia-Africa Business Dialogue at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) 2026 on Thursday, Mkumbo argued t

Africa wants investment, not aid - Tanzanian minister

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 10:57:13 GMT

The continent can become one of the world's fastest-growing economic regions, Kitila Mkumbo has said

Africa is seeking investment and equal partnerships, Tanzania's minister for Planning and Investment in the President's Office, Kitila Mkumbo, has said.

Speaking at the Russia-Africa Business Dialogue at the St.

DR CONGO-GOMA-EBOLA OUTBREAK-TESTING CAPACITY

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 09:48:35 GMT

(260605) -- GOMA, June 5, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A medical worker cleans up at an Ebola treatment center in Goma, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), on June 4, 2026. Confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have risen to 381, including 63 deaths, Health Minister Roger Kamba said Thursday evening.

The minister said the country's testing capacity has improved significantly following t

Xiconomics: Why China's green turn matters in a warming world

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 09:45:20 GMT

China has pursued a path that seeks harmony between development and nature, and is joining countries worldwide in a pursuit of a greener future for all.

BEIJING, June 5 (Xinhua) -- With the campaign message "Now for Climate," this year's World Environment Day calls for urgent action as the planet's warning signs grow harder to ignore.

From scorching temperatures and raging wildfires to seve

"Humble, but more ambitious than ever": Ruben on Portugal's FIFA World Cup aspirations

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 08:59:42 GMT

Lisbon [Portugal], June 5 (ANI): Portugal star Ruben Dias spoke on his side's FIFA World Cup aspirations, saying that the team is 'humble but more ambitious than ever'.

After a double of the FA Cup and EFL Cup this season with Manchester City, Ruben will be representing Portugal in his third FIFA World Cup. The centre-back has been a vital part of Man City's trophy-winning machinery since 2020, and he has brough

From semifinalists to Player of the Tournament: Nasser Hussain's ICC Women's T20WC predictions

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 07:59:37 GMT

London [UK], June 5 (ANI): Former England captain Nasser Hussain predicted that reigning champions New Zealand, Australia, England and India will reach the semifinals of the upcoming ICC Women's T20 World Cup.

The upcoming edition will start from June 12 in UK, with England and Sri Lanka starting the tournament at Birmingham. Team India will start their campaign against arch-rivals Pakistan on June 14 at Birming

Varanasi-based orthopaedic surgeon Dr Vipin Singh honoured with Health Icon Award, marks major milestones in knee replacement surgery

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 05:03:39 GMT

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Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) [India], June 5: In the field of orthopaedic care, consistent performance and patient outcomes remain key factors behind professional recognition.

Dr Vipin Singh, a joint replacement surgeon based in Varanasi, has been honoured with the Health Icon Award by Union Minister Anupriya Patel, acknowledging his contribution to knee replacement surgery and patient care.

The reco

(SP)ITALY-ROME-ATHLETICS-DIAMOND LEAGUE-MEN'S 100M

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 02:46:15 GMT

(260605) -- ROME, June 5, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Noah Lyles (L) of the United States and Lamont Marcell Jacobs of Italy react after the men's 100m at the 2026 World Athletics Diamond League Golden Gala at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome, Italy, June 4, 2026. (Xinhua/Wang Kaiyan)

(SP)ITALY-ROME-ATHLETICS-DIAMOND LEAGUE-JAVELIN THROW

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 02:15:35 GMT

(260605) -- ROME, June 5, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage of Sri Lanka competes during the men's javelin throw at the 2026 World Athletics Diamond League Golden Gala at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome, Italy, June 4, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Jing)

Second BRICS Culture Working Group meeting begins in Varanasi

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:31:57 GMT

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) [India], June 4 (ANI): The Second BRICS Culture Working Group (CWG) Meeting commenced today in Varanasi with participation from BRICS member countries.

The inaugural session was chaired by Culture Secretary Vivek Aggarwal.

Delegates from Brazil, China, Indonesia, Iran, South Africa and the United Arab Emirates attended in person, while representatives from Ethiopia, Egypt and the R

PSB Deputy Chairman Dorofeyev: Our bank is present even in dangerous areas of Russia's new regions

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:31:43 GMT

The Russian bank PSB has built out banking across Russia's new regions, expanded cross-border payments and is eyeing Africa next

Russia's PSB bank plays a significant role in the new regions of the country, and the organization has been actively developing infrastructure in these territories since June 2022, PSB Deput

PSB Deputy Chairman Dorofeev: Our bank is present even in dangerous areas of Russia's new regions

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:31:43 GMT

The Russian bank PSB has built out banking across Russia's new regions, expanded cross-border payments and is eyeing Africa next

Russia's PSB bank plays a significant role in the new regions of the country, and the organization has been actively developing infrastructure in these territories since June 2022, PSB Deput

Hyderabad: Sudanese national isolated, shifted to Gandhi Hospital after detecting fever at airport amid Ebola scare

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:01:56 GMT

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], June 4 (ANI): Amid the Ebola scare, a Sudanese national who arrived at Hyderabad's Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) on Thursday was isolated and shifted to Gandhi Hospital, Secunderabad, after airport health officials detected fever during thermal screening of international passengers, according to a Gandhi Hospital official.

The samples of the patient have been collected

Global economic fragmentation spreads to allies, costing up to $307 billion annually: WEF report

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:04:43 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 4 (ANI): Geoeconomic fragmentation has reached a critical turning point, accelerating through 2025 and 2026 to spread beyond geopolitical rivals and infect traditionally allied economies.

According to a new World Economic Forum (WEF) report titled Deepening Divides: The Cost of a More Fragmented Financial System, released on Thursday in collaboration with Oliver Wyman, the widening struct

"This Portugal generation has everything": Ex-Portuguese star Simoes on team's WC chances

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Lisbon [Portugal], June 4 (ANI): Former Portugal footballer Antonio Simoes, part of the 1966 FIFA World Cup squad that achieved their best-ever third-place finish, backed the current squad to do well in the 2026 edition of the tournament and highlighted the importance of superstar striker Cristiano Ronaldo in deciding the outcome of the matches.

Portugal will play friendlies against Chile on June 6 and Nigeria o

DR CONGO-GOMA-EBOLA OUTBREAK-WHO

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:50:58 GMT

(260604) -- GOMA, June 4, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Staff members prepare meals for people under quarantine in Goma, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), on June 4, 2026. TO GO WITH "Roundup: DR Congo's Ebola cases hit 363, as Uganda reports 4 recoveries" (Xinhua)

South Africa repatriates over 900 Mozambicans

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:42:41 GMT

The group included undocumented travelers and individuals whose immigration status needed further verification, officials said

South Africa's Border Management Authority (BMA) says it has successfully processed the repatriation of 933 Mozambican nationals through the port of Lebombo on Wednesday.

BMA spokesperson Mmemme Mogotsi said 349 of those processed originated from the Lindela Holding

ETHIOPIA-ADDIS ABABA-GENERAL ELECTION-OBSERVATION MISSIONS-PRELIMINARY REPORTS

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:46:14 GMT

(260604) -- ADDIS ABABA, June 4, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Head of the African Union (AU) Election Observation Mission Uhuru Kenyatta (L), also former Kenyan president, and head of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Election Observation Mission Speciosa Wandira-Kazibwe, also Uganda's former vice president, attend a joint press conference presenting the preliminary reports on Ethiopia's general election, in Ad

Ebola center should not be reserved for Americans only - virologist

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:43:43 GMT

The facility should treat local patients as well if outbreaks occur in the region, Oyewale Tomori has said

A planned Ebola treatment center in Kenya should be available to all patients in need rather than exclusively serving US citizens, Nigerian professor of virology Oyewale Tomori has told RT.&nb

Ebola center should not be reserved for Americans only virologist

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:43:43 GMT

The facility should treat local patients as well if outbreaks occur in the region,OyewaleTomori has said

A planned Ebola treatment center in Kenya should be available to all patients in need rather than exclusively serving US citizens, Nigerian professor of virology Oyewale Tomori has told RT.

Addressing reports that Americans infected with Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR

Islamic State-linked militants kill 21 in DR Congo

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:47:02 GMT

More bodies have been found after militants raidedMbau,abducting civilians and torching property

The death toll from an attack by the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), an Islamist militant group that originated in Uganda, has risen to 21 in the town of Mbau, located in North Kivu province, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo).

The increase in casualties follows the discovery of additio

Union Sports Ministry's world-class high-altitude training centre at Shillong to benefit athletes

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:33:02 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 4 (ANI): The Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, through the Sports Authority of India (SAI), is establishing a world-class High Altitude Training Centre at Shillong, Meghalaya, upgrading the authority's existing Sports Training Centre at the location.

As per the Union Youth Affairs and Sports Ministry, under the leadership of Mansukh Mandaviya, the project is being carried out wit

Saba Karim feels IND-AFG Test would help India in trying out new combinations, fixing woes in longer format

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:03:43 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 4 (ANI): Ahead of India's one-off Test against Afghanistan, former Indian cricketer Saba Karim said that even though the match is not a part of the ICC World Test Championship cycle, India will treat it as an important game as they have problems to fix their batting and bowling woes in the longest format, especially in home conditions, where they have lost their long-lasting dominance

"Berlin's support for Ukraine, Israel may have played a role": Germany's FM Wadephul after UNSC seat loss

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:31:44 GMT

New York [US], June 4 (ANI): Germany has failed in its bid to secure one of the two rotating seats allocated to European countries on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), with Portugal and Austria winning election to the UN body, according to a news report by Al Jazeera.

Germany received 104 votes from the 193-member UN General Assembly (UNGA), while Portugal secured 134 votes and Austria received 131, the

"Biggest reason I left cricket": Lalit Modi claims Dawood Ibrahim's $4-billion 'Satta Bazaar' targeted him over IPL control

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 03:30:36 GMT

London [UK], June 4 (ANI): In a sensational disclosure, former Indian Premier League (IPL) commissioner Lalit Modi revealed for the first time that alleged life-threatening intimidation from underworld don Dawood Ibrahim and his crime syndicate was one of the single biggest reasons behind his decision to permanently retire from cricket administration.

In an exclusive interview with ANI, Lalit detailed how his uny

South African Dy President Mashatile meets COO of Biological E Ltd to forge vaccine partnership

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 02:58:52 GMT

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], June 4 (ANI): South African Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile met with the Chief Operating Officer at Biological E Limited, Lakshminarayana Neti, in Hyderabad to forge a partnership over vaccine innovation.

Deputy President Mashatile emphasises the need for Indian pharmaceutical companies to invest in South Africa.

'Our meeting comes at a time when South Africa is in

"Went to dressing room and begged them to play" T20: Lalit Modi recalls persuading India stars for 2007 World Cup

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 02:58:47 GMT

London [UK], June 4 (ANI): Former Indian Premier League (IPL) chairperson Lalit Modi has recalled how he personally approached Indian cricketers in the dressing room during Team India's 2007 tour of England, urging them to participate in the inaugural ICC T20 World Cup, saying the format was initially met with scepticism within the team.

India's tour of England took place from July 19 to September 8, 2007, compri

(SP)MEXICO-PACHUCA-FOOTBALL-FIFA WORLD CUP-SOUTH AFRICA TEAM TRAINING

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 01:16:33 GMT

(260604) -- PACHUCA, June 4, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Hugo Broos, head coach of the South African national soccer team reacts during a team's open training session for the FIFA World Cup 2026 at Hidalgo Stadium in Pachuca, Hidalgo State, Mexico, on June 3, 2026. (Photo by Francisco Canedo/Xinhua)

5 countries elected non-permanent members to UN Security Council

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:15:08 GMT

UNITED NATIONS, June 3 (Xinhua) -- Austria, Kyrgyzstan, Portugal, Trinidad and Tobago, and Zimbabwe were elected non-permanent members of the UN Security Council on Wednesday for a two-year term.

The election marked the first time Kyrgyzstan will serve on the Security Council.

The newly elected members will replace the outgoing non-permanent members -- Denmark, Greece, Pakistan, Panama and Somalia -- and as

Germany fails to win UN Security Council seat for first time ever

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:19:32 GMT

Berlins defeat comes as calls grow to reform the world body in favor of the Global South

Germany has failed to win a temporary seat on the UN Security Council for the first time, losing a General Assembly vote to Austria and Portugal. Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul called the outcome "a real disappointment," after Berlin had won all six of its previous bids.

Portugal won 134 votes and Aus

Germany blames Russia over UN Security Council humiliation

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:19:32 GMT

Berlin has failed to win a rotating seat on the UNSC for the first time ever and has claimed Moscow is behind it

DR CONGO-GOMA-EBOLA-RECOVERY

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:45:33 GMT

(260603) -- GOMA, June 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A family member of a patient cured of Ebola (C) speaks to the media in Goma, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), June 3, 2026. A patient infected with Ebola virus disease was discharged on Wednesday in Goma, the capital of North Kivu Province in the eastern DRC, after being declared recovered by medical teams. The recovery brought relief to the patient's family, who sa

India and South Africa to scale up bilateral cooperation in AI, digital infrastructure and advance manufacturing

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:32:45 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 3 (ANI): India and South Africa are strengthening ties in future technologies as a major focus. Both countries on Wednesday agreed to scale up bilateral cooperation in artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure and advanced manufacturing as key priorities for the next phase of engagement, as stated by the Ministry of Science & Technology press release.

Union Minister Dr Jitendra S

Russia-Tanzania ties developing intensively Putin

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:42:01 GMT

Trade turnover rose by 25% last year, the Russian president has noted

Russian President Vladimir Putin has praised ties with Tanzania as developing "intensively," as he welcomed his counterpart from the African nation, Samia Suluhu Hassan, for talks in Moscow on Wednesday.

Putin noted that this year marks the 65th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two countries, adding that bilater

18 foreigners among 21 killed in New Delhi hotel fire

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:15:24 GMT

NEW DELHI, June 3 (Xinhua) -- At least 18 foreign nationals were killed in a fire that broke out at a hotel in New Delhi, India, local media reported.

According to the report, the deceased foreign nationals were from Bangladesh, Nigeria, Mozambique and Liberia. The total death toll of the fire currently stands at 21, with more than 40 taken to nearby hospitals for medical treatment. The exact cause of the fire is

South Africa, Telangana to boost ties in pharma, skilled workforce; Deputy Prez Mashatile invites Indian firms to invest

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:59:29 GMT

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], June 3 (ANI): Deputy President of South Africa Paul Mashatile, meeting Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy on Wednesday, set the stage for deeper cooperation in pharmaceuticals, medical tourism, and skilled workforce development between India and South Africa, with both sides eyeing stronger trade and investment links.

Mashatile, who is currently on a working visit in India, met

17 foreigners among 21 dead in Delhi's Malviya Nagar hotel fire; 8 on ventilator

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:32:47 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 3 (ANI): Seventeen foreign nationals were among the 21 people killed in the devastating fire at a hotel in Delhi's Malviya Nagar on Wednesday, with most of the victims reportedly hailing from Liberia, Nigeria, Mozambique and Bangladesh, officials said.

Earlier in the day, at least 21 people were killed and more than 40 rescued after a massive fire broke out at Flourish Stay B&B in Malv

Tanzanian leaders Russia visit will take ties to new level expert

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:47:43 GMT

Andrey Maslov has pointed to tourism and growing business links between Moscow and Dodoma

Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan's visit to Russia this week elevates relations between the two countries to a new level, reflecting the rapid growth in bilateral cooperation in recent years, Andrey Maslov, head of the Center for African Studies at Moscow's Higher School of Economics, has said.

US to slash African visa hubs - media

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:32:26 GMT

Diplomats have been told consular processing will be reduced to 20 countries across Africa, AP reports

The US is preparing to drastically scale back visa services across Africa, reducing the number of diplomatic missions authorized to process applications from nearly 50 to just 20, the Associated Press reported on Mon

AAP's Saurabh Bhardwaj attacks Delhi govt over repeated fire tragedies, questions response system after Malviya Nagar blaze kills 21

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:30:27 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 3 (ANI): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Delhi President Saurabh Bharadwaj on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on the state government over the repeated fire incidents in the capital, citing multiple recent tragedies and alleging systemic failures in fire response and accountability after the Malviya Nagar fire that claimed 21 lives.

Referring to earlier incidents, Bhardwaj said fire tragedies had

ZAMBIA-LUSAKA-CHINESE MEDICAL TEAM-DONATION-REFUGEES

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:15:28 GMT

(260603) -- LUSAKA, June 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Doctors from the 26th Chinese medical team to Zambia conduct medical check for refugees at the Makeni Refugee Transit Center in Lusaka, Zambia, June 2, 2026. TO GO WITH "Chinese medical team donates supplies, offers free care to refugees in Zambia" (Photo by Martin Mbangweta/Xinhua)

UN Chief warns of extreme weather risks, urges urgent climate action ahead of El Nino

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:04:21 GMT

Geneva [Switzerland], June 3 (ANI): United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has urged countries to take urgent climate action to tackle worsening extreme weather risks ahead of El Nino.

Sharing a press statement issued by the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO), Guterres said the climate phenomenon would intensify the impacts of global warming and increase the frequency of extreme weather events wor

UMC Hospitals, Navi Mumbai Successfully Performs Its First Robotic Surgery

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:03:29 GMT

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 3: Unihealth Hospitals Limited (NSE: UNIHEALTH | INE0PRF01011), UniHealth - UMC Hospitals Group, a renowned name in global healthcare, with an established presence in Africa and India, is thrilled to announce a major milestone in its journey towards advanced healthcare excellence with the successful completion of its first Robotic Total Knee Replacement Surgery. This landmar

Portugal team's WC jersey numberings unveiled; Ruben Neves to wear late Jota's number 21

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:31:22 GMT

Houston [US], May 3 (ANI): The Portugal training session on Tuesday witnessed a visit from the national women's team and unveiling of numbering on players' jerseys, with the number 21, worn by late Diogo Jota, to be used by his close friend Ruben Neves.

Jota, who passed away last year in a road accident in a car crash, will have his number worn by Ruben. Ruben had earlier spoken about the late footballer's spiri

Indian Air Force's C-17 Globemaster III delivers critical medical aid for Ebola treatment to Uganda

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:01:28 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 3 (ANI): India on Tuesday delivered critical medical aid to Uganda in the wake of the Ebola virus outbreak via the C-17 Globemaster III of the Indian Air Force. Sharing visuals of the immediate medical assistance provided by India, the Indian Air Force underlined in a post on X how the mission demonstrates its response capabilities during humanitarian contingencies.

'An IAF C-17 Globemaste

Over a Million Indian Farmers Moving to Natural Farming: APCNF Wins the 2026 Food Planet Prize

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 05:32:39 GMT

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Guntur (Andhra Pradesh) [India], June 3: Andhra Pradesh Community Managed Natural Farming (APCNF) has been awarded the 2026 Food Planet Prize--the world's largest environmental award--for its role in leading one of the most ambitious transitions to agroecology ever undertaken. The prize, worth $1.5m, was presented in Ba

"Speed might not be the same; Cristiano is still a destroying machine": Ex-Portugal teammate on 41-year-old icon

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 03:31:40 GMT

Lisbon [Portugal], June 3 (ANI): Former Portugal goalkeeper Ricardo said that 41-year-old compatriot and football icon Cristiano Ronaldo's speed might not be the same, but he is still a 'destroying machine and with him, danger is always lurking'.

After having conquered club glory in every country/continent and having won international titles like the UEFA Euro and the Nations League, the 41-year-old will be maki

Portugal icon Cristiano Ronaldo shares glimpses of first training session ahead of FIFA World Cup

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:32:51 GMT

Houston [US], June 2 (ANI): Portugal icon Cristiano Ronaldo shared glimpses of the national team's first training session ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026, offering fans a look at preparations for football's biggest tournament.

Ronaldo posted a series of images on Instagram from Portugal's training camp as the squad began its build-up to the World Cup, which is set to be held across the United States, Canada and

"It is a tremendous honour": Sairaj Bahutule on India spin coach appointment

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:59:53 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 2 (ANI): Newly-appointed India men's cricket team spin-bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule expressed his delight at joining the national setup, calling the opportunity to serve Indian cricket once again 'deeply special.'

Bahutule's remarks came after he was appointed as the spin-bowling coach of the India men's senior team ahead of the one-off Test against Afghanistan in New Chandigarh. Reacting

DR CONGO-KINSHASA-CHINESE MEDICAL EXPERT TEAM

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:46:48 GMT

(260602) -- KINSHASA, June 2, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Members of a Chinese anti-epidemic medical expert team arrive in Kinshasa, capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), June 2, 2026.

A Chinese anti-epidemic medical expert team arrived in Kinshasa on Tuesday for a three-month mission to support the Central African country's response to the Ebola outbreak. (Xinhua)

TANZANIA-DAR ES SALAAM-CHINESE-MADE ELECTRIC EQUIPMENT-DELIVERY

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:17:12 GMT

(260602) -- DAR ES SALAAM, June 2, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken with a mobile phone shows the newly delivered Chinese-manufactured electric reach stacker in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, June 1, 2026.

A Chinese-manufactured electric reach stacker was officially delivered in Dar es Salaam on Monday, marking the entry and operational debut of this new-energy logistics equipment in the Tanzania market. (Xinhua/Lin

Sairaj Bahutule appointed India spin-bowling coach ahead of Afghanistan one-off Test

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:01:18 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 2 (ANI): Former India leg-spinner Sairaj Bahutule has joined the men's national team as spin-bowling coach ahead of the one-off Test against Afghanistan in New Chandigarh, scheduled from June 6 to 10, according to ESPNcricinfo.

The 53-year-old will oversee India's spin department across formats. Bahutule joins the Indian camp after a stint with Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the Indian Premier Lea

South Africa records highest new vehicle sales in over decade

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:11:25 GMT

Car purchases grew 12.8% year on year in May, the countrys automotive industry association has said

South Africa's new vehicle market maintained its upward momentum in May, recording its strongest monthly sales performance since 2013, the country's automotive industry association has said.

According to the Automotive Business Council, aggregate new vehicle sales increased by 12.8% year-on-y

India continues to strengthen Africa's public health preparedness amid Ebola outbreak

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:31:55 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 2 (ANI): India has extended urgent medical assistance to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) to support their Ebola response efforts, in response to a request received from the African Union Commission.

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a statement that India's support is tailored to meet the needs of the Africa CDC to contain the Ebola outbreak

Cristiano Ronaldo begins his "World Mission" as Portgual team trains ahead of FIFA WC opener

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:04:26 GMT

Houston [US], June 2 (ANI): Portugal football icon Cristiano Ronaldo is all set for the 'World Mission' as he started training with the squad ahead of his side's FIFA World Cup campaign opener on Tuesday.

The official handle of the Portugal team posted a picture of his team's training session, with the players posing together with smiles on their faces.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:58:58 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 2 (ANI): South African Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile and Vice President CP Radhakrishnan on Tuesday held a working meeting in New Delhi, emphasising deeper economic cooperation and stronger strategic ties between the two countries.

The meeting, held at the Vice President's Enclave, brought together Mashatile and the South African delegation with their Indian counterparts as

Kenyans protest US Ebola facility plan (PHOTOS/VIDEO)

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:45:32 GMT

Peoplehave blocked roads and burnedtiresto show their displeasure overa proposed quarantine center

Hundreds of Kenyans gathered in the streets of the town of Nanyuki on Monday to protest a proposed US Ebola quarantine facility at Laikipia Air Base.

Video shows groups of young protesters marching toward the entrance of the air base while chanting anti-Ebola slogans. Demonstrators also blocke

Jaishankar, Thuringia Minister-President Mario Voigt discuss business, technology cooperation

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:00:38 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 2 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday held talks with Thuringia Minister-President Mario Voigt and his delegation, highlighting the growing momentum in India-Germany and India-European Union ties.

In a post on X, Jaishankar said he was 'delighted to meet Minister-President Mario Voigt of Thuringia, Germany, and his delegation,' and he welcomed his strong support for e

In Pics: Kenya holds Madaraka Day celebrations

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:45:22 GMT

WAJIR, Kenya, June 2 (Xinhua) -- Kenya held Madaraka Day celebrations on Monday, to commemorate the day in 1963 that the East African country attained self-rule.

S.African Deputy President Mashatile meets Vice President CP Radhakrishnan

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:32:22 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 2 (ANI): South African Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile alongwith his delegation, on Tuesday met Vice President CP Radhakrishnan.

Earlier, Mashatile met External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. According to Jaishankar, both leaders discussed ways to deepen bilateral cooperation in various sectors and agreed to work closely in international forums.

In a post on X, Jaishanka

Indian Entrepreneur Gagan Gupta's African EV platform Spiro Raises USD 215M; Pune Tech Center to Drive Continental Scale

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:31:38 GMT

NewsVoir

Pune (Maharashtra) [India], June 2: Spiro announces a USD 215 million investment round to accelerate the deployment of its electric mobility and battery-swapping infrastructure across Africa. Building on the support of long-standing institutional partners such as FEDA, Spiro's latest equity round draws global capital from Europe and Africa, confirming growing global confidence in scalable infrastructure-

"Deeply committed to relationship and friendship with India", says S. African Dy President Mashatile at meeting with EAM Jaishankar

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:03:41 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 2 (ANI): A high-level courtesy meeting took place on Tuesday between External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and South African Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile, during the latter's working visit to India, as per an official release from the South African side.

During the discussions, South African Deputy President Mashatile expressed appreciation to External Affairs Minister S J

Russia boosts wheat exports to Kenya report

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 08:27:03 GMT

Deliveries reached 1.4 million tons by late May making it one of Russias key African grain markets, Agroexport has reported

Russian wheat exports to Kenya have climbed 10% year-on-year this season, the Russian agriculture export agency Agroexport reported on Monday.

According to the agency, shipments reached around 1.4 million tons by late May, already surpassing the roughly 1.3 million ton

Russia boosts wheat exports to Kenya - report

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 08:27:03 GMT

Deliveries reached 1.4 million tons by late May making it one of Russia's key African grain markets, Agroexport has reported

Russian wheat exports to Kenya have climbed 10% year-on-year this season, the Russian agriculture export agency Agroexport reported on Monday.

According to the agency, shipments reached a

Ethiopia's 7th general election underway with 54 mln eligible voters

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 08:15:14 GMT

According to the National Election Board of Ethiopia, more than 54 million people, out of Ethiopia's estimated 130 million population, are registered to vote, with youth and women forming a significant number of the electorate.

ADDIS ABABA, June 2 (Xinhua) -- Polling stations opened across Ethiopia on Monday morning as millions of voters are set to cast their ballots in the country's seventh gene

"It was a pleasure and privilege": Anand Sharma meets South Africa's Deputy President Paul Mashatile in New Delhi

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:32:04 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 2 (ANI): Congress leader and former Union Minister Anand Sharma met visiting South African Deputy President Paul Mashatile in the national capital on Monday, highlighting the 'historic and special relations' between India and South Africa and the shared legacy of Mahatma Gandhi and Nelson Mandela.

In a post on X, Sharma said it was a 'pleasure and privilege' to meet Mashatile and noted tha

Jaishankar meets S African Deputy President Mashatile, discusses opportunities in various sectors

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:30:35 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 2 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday held talks with South African Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile in New Delhi, where both leaders discussed ways to deepen bilateral cooperation in various sectors and agreed to work closely in international forums.

In a post on X, Jaishankar said he was 'pleased to meet' Mashatile and appreciated his 'strong commitment t

India dispatches second tranche of medical assistance to strengthen Ebola response capacities across Africa

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:30:16 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 2 (ANI): India has dispatched the second tranche of 43 tonnes of medical assistance consignment to Africa's Centre for Disease Control and Prevention to bolster response capacities across Africa in the wake of the Ebola outbreak.

Sharing the details in a post on X, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that the assistance comprises of protective gear, diagnostic and monitoring equip

Ellyse Perry nears historic 50-match milestone in Women's T20 World Cup

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 06:00:49 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 2 (ANI): Australia's star all-rounder Ellyse Perry closes in on a landmark appearance in the Women's T20 World Cup as the world No. 1 side opens its campaign against South Africa in Manchester on June 13.

Veteran all-rounder Perry, who has featured in every Australian squad since the inaugural edition in 2009, is set to make history by becoming the first player to reach 50 appearances in t

KENYA-WAJIR-MADARAKA DAY-CELEBRATIONS

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 22:15:17 GMT

(260601) -- WAJIR, June 1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Kenya Air Force fighter jets fly in formation over Wajir Stadium during the Madaraka Day parade in Wajir County, northeastern Kenya, June 1, 2026. Kenya on Monday held Madaraka Day celebrations to commemorate the day in 1963 that the East African country attained self-rule. (Photo by Kelly Ayodi/Xinhua)

TANZANIA-DAR ES SALAAM-CHILDREN'S DAY FREE MEDICAL SERVICES

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 21:45:28 GMT

(260601) -- DAR ES SALAAM, June 1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Members of the 28th batch of the Chinese medical team in mainland Tanzania instruct a student on cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) techniques at a school in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, June 1, 2026. The 28th batch of the Chinese medical team in mainland Tanzania on Monday held a free medical outreach event at a school in Dar es Salaam, providing free consultations and

Guillermo Ochoa makes Mexico's roster for record sixth World Cup

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:25:23 GMT

(Photo credit: Talia Sprague-Imagn Images)

Goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa will represent Mexico in a record sixth World Cup appearance after being named to the country's 26-man roster on Monday by manager Javier Aguirre.

Ochoa, who turns 41 on July 13, will have a chance to establish the record along with Argentina's Lionel Messi and Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo -- although it would only be the fourth he's play

South Africa debunks fake reward offer for reporting migrants

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:57:01 GMT

A widely shared Bloemfontein notice promising cash payouts is fraudulent, the Department of Home Affairs has said

The South African Department of Home Affairs has dismissed as fraudulent a notice circulating on social media that falsely claims residents of Bloemfontein, the capital of the Free State province, can receive rewards of up to R5,000 ($300) for reporting undocumented foreign nationals.

Ethiopians head to polls in general election

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:43:03 GMT

More than 54 million citizens are choosing lawmakers from among candidates representing 42 political parties

Ethiopians began voting on Monday as the country launched its seventh general election, with voters electing members of the federal parliament and nine regional state councils.

Polling stations opened at 6 AM nationwide, with long queues forming early as citizens headed to cast their

(Hello Africa) Dragon boat festival in Cape Town builds bridge for people-to-people exchange

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:15:50 GMT

The two-day event, held at Battery Park at the V&A Waterfront in South Africa's legislative capital, marked the fourth consecutive year that the festival has been celebrated in Cape Town.

CAPE TOWN, June 1 (Xinhua) -- The rhythmic beat of drums and the splash of paddles echoed beneath Table Mountain over the weekend as Cape Town celebrated the Dragon Boat Festival, bringing together local com

(Hello Africa) Chinese medical team brings free healthcare to Tanzania's Zanzibar community

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:15:38 GMT

Nearly 200 local residents received free medical services during a one-day outreach clinic organized by the Chinese medical team in collaboration with Zanzibar's Ministry of Health at Sinai Polyclinic. The initiative formed part of China's "100 Medical Teams in 1,000 Villages" program and coincided with celebrations marking International Children's Day.

ZANZIBAR, Tanzania, June 1 (Xinhua) -- On a

India-Oman CEPA takes effect: 98% duty-free access opens doors for textiles, pharma, MSMEs: Piyush Goyal

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:59:59 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 1 (ANI): Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday said that the India-Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) that takes effect from today (June 1) will give Indian exporters immediate duty-free access to Oman and expand opportunities in services, pharmaceuticals and labour-intensive sectors

'The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement will add new

Is Africa trading the dollar for the yuan

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:09:59 GMT

Chinas digital payment system being introduced on the continent helps reduce dollar dependency, experts believe

As China doubles down on its economic presence in Africa, the relationship is entering a new phase that goes beyond bricks and mortar.

The Beijing Action Plan 2025-2027includessupport for 30 infrastructure connectivity projects across Africa, while countries such as Kenya and Ugan

Is Africa trading the dollar for the yuan?

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:09:59 GMT

China's digital payment system being introduced on the continent helps reduce dollar dependency, experts believe

As China doubles down on its economic presence in Africa, the relationship is entering a new phase that goes beyond bricks and mortar.

The Beijing Action Plan 2025-2027

West Indies announce 15-member squad for Sri Lanka ODI series; Shai Hope to lead

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:04:33 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 1 (ANI): West Indies have announced a 15-member squad for their upcoming ODI series against Sri Lanka, with all three matches scheduled to be played at Sabina Park in Jamaica between June 3 and June 8.

Captain Shai Hope will continue to lead the side, which has been strengthened by the return of several key players, as per the ICC website.

Fast bowler Alzarri Joseph returns to the OD

Africa CDS welcomes medical aid by Indian govt amid Ebola outbreak

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 09:59:17 GMT

Addis Ababa [Ethiopia], June 1 (ANI): The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) welcomed the emergency diagnostics, therapeutics and medical supplies provided by the Government of India to support the ongoing Ebola response efforts in the eastern regions of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).

In a post on X, Africa CDC said, that the 'Africa CDC welcomes the emergency diagnostics

(SP)RWANDA-KIGALI-BASKETBALL-AFRICA LEAGUE-FINAL

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 08:16:02 GMT

(260601) -- KIGALI, June 1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- RSSB Tiger's Mangok Mathiang (R) vies for the ball during the final game between RSSB Tigers of Rwanda and Petro de Luanda of Angola at the 2026 Basketball Africa League in Kigali, Rwanda on May 31, 2026. (Photo by Cyril Ndegeya/Xinhua)

DR CONGO-BUNIA-EBOLA-PATIENTS-RECOVERY

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 02:23:47 GMT

(260601) -- BUNIA, June 1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus visits Bunia, the capital of Ituri Province in northeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), May 31, 2026.

Five patients infected with the Ebola Bundibugyo virus have recovered in Bunia, health authorities said Sunday.

Four of the recovered patients, all medical workers, were discharged

"Cristiano Ronaldo will be a great actor": Ex France footballer-turned actor Leboeuf

Sun, 31 May 2026 17:04:19 GMT

New Delhi [India], May 31 (ANI): Former France footballer-turned actor Frank Leboeuf said that football legend Cristiano Ronaldo could be a great actor if he takes proper acting courses, pointing out how he is one of the best examples of working hard and turning out to be one of the best in their field.

Lebouf, who switched from football to cinema and theatre and was an active footballer from 1988 to 2007, which

Uruguay unveil squad for FIFA World Cup; Luis Suarez left out

Sun, 31 May 2026 17:02:30 GMT

Montevideo [Uruguay], May 31 (ANI): Uruguay have officially unveiled their squad for the upcoming FIFA World Cup, with a surprising omission of veteran striker Luis Suarez.

The 39-year-old forward, a talismanic figure for the national team over the past 11 years, will not be part of the squad for the tournament in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Suarez is not included for the first time since La Celeste re

Turning data into growth: strengthening tourism measurement to unlock investment and economic diversification in Sao tome and Principe

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:05:29 GMT

Sao Tome, 5 June 2026 - Tourism is widely recognized as one of Sao Tome and Principe's most promising pathways to economic diversification. Yet realizing its full potential requires more than attractive destinations and growing visitor numbers. It requires a clear understanding of the sector's real contribution to the economy.

How much wealth does tourism generate? How many jobs does it support? Which investments

Sudan: DR Congo on world's most neglected displacement crises list for tenth consecutive year

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:03:05 GMT

For the tenth year running, the Democratic Republic of Congo appears on the Norwegian Refugee Council's (NRC) annual list of top neglected displacement crises, and the neglect is deepening.

"This is a testament to the world's failure to respond to crises that are not regarded as strategically important for rich countries," said NRC's Secretary General Jan Egeland. "Millions of people are being abandoned because w

Hundreds flee as South Africa anti-migrant mobs go door-to-door

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:47:16 GMT

Mostly nationals of Malawi and Mozambique, many told AFP they had fled their homes at the weekend and spent nights in the mountains and bush, before making their way to the small-town community centres.

"They said 'you are a foreigner, you don't belong in South Africa, so you must go'," Mozambican Thomas Vincent Baloyi told AFP in Gansbaai, around 110 kilometres (70 miles) southeast of Cape Town.

"I said, '

African island states seek stronger credit ratings for climate and blue economy finance

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 04:39:43 GMT

Addis Ababa, 3 June 2026 (ECA) - Experts, policymakers, and financial practitioners from across African Island States will gather in Mombasa on 12-13 June 2026 for a high-level workshop to enhance sovereign credit ratings and unlock access to sustainable climate and blue economy financing.

Jointly organized by the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and the African Island States Coordination Committee (AISCC) un

SADC launches Landmark Initiative to Build Sustainable Energy Transition Mineral Value Chains

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 03:33:22 GMT

Lusaka, Zambia, 2 June 2026 - The Southern African Development Community (SADC) region has many of the sought after critical energy transition minerals. Now a five-year regional project is working to retain the mineral wealth locally while promoting livelihoods and driving industrialization.

The SADC region holds vast reserves of cobalt, lithium, manganese, nickel, and platinum group metals which have for many ye

Energy, fertilizers and trade under pressure: ECA calls for bold regional action in Central Africa

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 02:22:00 GMT

Yaounde, 28 May 2026 (ECA) - The ongoing conflict in the Middle East could fundamentally reshape global energy, logistics and industrial dynamics, with particularly severe implications for Central African economies. This was the key message emerging from the high-level webinar organized by the Subregional Office for Central Africa of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) under the theme: "The Midd

Can Africa break the cycle of crisis and recovery?

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:41:36 GMT

Addis Ababa, 1 June 2026 (ECA) - Having weathered three major global shocks in just six years, African economies have had no shortage of lessons. Yet many of the vulnerabilities exposed by those crises remain unresolved.
The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 exposed deep dependence on imported pharmaceuticals and medical supplies. Then, in 2022, the Russia-Ukraine war disrupted grain and fertilizer market

Egypt: Barriers to Work for People with Disabilities

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 20:30:00 GMT

(Beirut) - People with disabilities in Egypt face systemic barriers to their right to work amid poor implementation of a 2018 disability rights law, Human Rights Watch said today. They face discriminatory hiring practices, inaccessible workplaces, barriers to obtaining a national disability card, ineffective job quotas, and underpaid sham roles that deny them

Practice Report (6/3): View from the sideline

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:55:00 GMT

John Schmeelk
The Giants had their ninth OTA on Wednesday with temperatures in the 80s under bright skies with little wind.
* In the first team period, Micah McFadden got into the backfield right before Jameis Winston unloaded a deep pass down the sideline to Odell Beckham Jr., but Deonte Banks played sound coverage and prevented the catch. Banks played good coverage on another deep pass later in practice,