Caracas: Venezuela’s National Assembly on Thursday approved a resolution honoring about 100 people killed during last weekend’s U.S. military attack. Ruling-party lawmaker Blanca Eekhout, who introduced the measure, called the victims “patriots” and s…
Washington: U.S. President Donald Trump announced in an interview with Fox News that the United States is set to initiate land strikes targeting drug trafficking cartels. This development marks a significant escalation in the U.S. approach toward comb…
Freetown: Ministries under the Human Capital Development (HCD) Cluster convened a crucial quarterly review on January 7, 2026, to sharpen the quality and consistency of government performance reporting. Held at the Ministry of Technical and Higher Edu…
Freetown: Sierra Leone’s financial system continues to demonstrate resilience and stability amid global and domestic economic headwinds. A combination of disciplined fiscal management, tight monetary policy, and a robust banking sector has helped ease…
Beijing: China is committed to working with regional countries to foster a sea of peace, friendship, and cooperation in the South China Sea, a Chinese military spokesperson said on Thursday.
According to Namibia Press Agency, Zhang Xiaogang, a spokes…
Portland: Two people were wounded Thursday in a shooting involving U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents in Portland, Oregon, authorities said. Portland police reported that officers discovered a man and a woman suffering from apparent gunshot wou…
Lima: An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.5 jolted Northern Peru at 05:17:44 GMT on Thursday, the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences said. The epicenter, with a depth of 10.0 km, was initially determined to be at 4.03 degrees south latitude an…
Washington: Seventeen Republicans joined all 213 Democrats in the U.S. House on Thursday to pass a bill to extend enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies for three years. The bill was passed 230-196 in the lower chamber, a few days after the enhanced s…
Kisumu: Women in Kenya constitute an estimated 80 percent of the agricultural labor force and play a vital role in food production, food security, and the economy. They are central to ensuring food security at both the household and national levels, o…
Nakuru: At least 200 youth are set to be trained in digital mapping and surveying, ahead of a comprehensive mapping exercise of informal settlements in Nakuru, aimed at enhancing data-driven planning and inclusive service delivery in the county. The t…