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Victor Osimhen’s brace against Gabon puts Nigeria through to CAF World Cup playoff final on Sunday against DR Congo.Star forward Victor Osimhen scored twice in extra time to clinch a 4-1 semifinal victory for Nigeria over Gabon on Thursday and set up a Confederation of African Football (CAF) 2026 World Cup qualifying final against the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).Captain Chancel Mbemba was the Congolese hero in the second semifinal, scoring in the first minute of added time to beat eight-time World Cup qualifiers Cameroon 1-0 in torrential rain in Rabat.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3Ronaldo…
Calls for justice grow as Israeli settlers set Hajja Hamida Mosque ablaze in latest attack on Palestinians in West Bank.An Israeli settler arson attack on a mosque in the occupied West Bank has drawn international condemnation, as a wave of intensified violence against Palestinians continues unabated across the area.Israeli settlers set fire to the Hajja Hamida Mosque in the Palestinian village of Deir Istiya, near Salfit in the north of the West Bank, around dawn on Thursday, local residents told media.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3Israeli forces kill three in Gaza as settlers attack in occupied West…
The Africa CDC said it had recorded about 300,000 confirmed and suspected cases of cholera so far in 2025, a rise over last year.Africa is experiencing its worst outbreak of cholera in the past 25 years, with Angola and Burundi seeing renewed surges that suggest active transmission of the disease, according to African medical officials.On Thursday, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a public health agency for the African Union, said it had recorded about 300,000 confirmed and suspected cases of cholera so far in 2025. In addition, it had logged more than 7,000 deaths.Recommended Stories list…
Raghad al-Assar, 12, continues to suffer trauma after her home in central Gaza was bombed, killing two of her sisters.Twelve-year-old Raghad al-Assar lay unconscious in a Gaza mortuary for eight hours after she was declared dead following an Israeli attack on her home in central Gaza last year.“We were sitting in our home like everyone else when suddenly bullets, planes and drones came down on us,” she told media.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3Gaza’s ‘lost generation’ lose childhood to family care roleslist 2 of 3Trump formally asks Israel’s president to pardon Netanyahu after Gaza trucelist 3 of…
The US president is pushing a UN resolution that would revive the mandate structure of 100 years ago almost entirely, simply replacing the UK with the US as the authority in control.The Trump administration is pushing an Israeli-crafted resolution at the UN Security Council (UNSC) this week aimed at eliminating the possibility of a State of Palestine. The resolution does three things. It establishes US political control over the Gaza Strip. It separates Gaza from the rest of Palestine. And it allows the US, and therefore Israel, to determine the timeline for Israel’s supposed withdrawal from Gaza, which would mean…
Sudan’s people are enduring the world’s largest displacement crisis. They need more than emergency relief – they need peace and lasting recovery.This week in al-Afad camp in Sudan, where hundreds of families have arrived after fleeing the fall of el-Fasher, I sat with a mother who had travelled thousands of kilometres with her five-year-old daughter and elderly mother. Her little girl had undergone brain surgery in a military hospital before they were displaced. Now she sits quietly beside her mother – docile, detached, no longer playing as children should. The mother spoke of being beaten, of bodies left along the…
Conditions at Syrian al-Hol and al-Roj camps are “inhuman, dangerous, and degrading”, independent report says, urging UK to comply with international obligations.The United Kingdom government should voluntarily facilitate the return of former repentant ISIL (ISIS) member Shamima Begum and others living in Syrian camps and deprived of British nationality, a new report has urged.The Independent Commission on UK Counter-Terrorism Law, Policy and Practice said the current stance of the government towards nationals and former nationals detained in Syrian camps was “increasingly untenable” as they were living under “inhuman” conditions.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3Australia repatriates 17 women…
Emirati talents secure seven-medal haul on opening day in Bangkok, with Alhosani and Alshehhi clinching top honors in their weight classes. BANGKOK: The UAE’s next generation of jiu-jitsu champions announced their arrival on the global stage with a dominant performance at the World Youth Championships, collecting a total of seven medals in the under-21 division on Wednesday. The Emirati squad showcased its depth and talent, returning from the mats with two gold, three silver, and two bronze medals, setting a triumphant tone for the ongoing competition in Thailand. Podium Finishes Across Weight Classes The gold medals were claimed by Amaar…
Army chief Eyal Zamir says Israel will ‘not tolerate criminal behaviour’ as US expresses concern settler violence may undermine Gaza ceasefire.Israeli President Isaac Herzog and army chief Eyal Zamir have condemned burgeoning Israeli settler attacks against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank in a rare public rebuke of what has become a daily cycle of violence often backed by the Israeli military.Herzog on Wednesday described the attacks as “shocking and serious,” adding a rare and powerful voice to what has been heavily muted criticism by top Israeli officials of the settler violence, which involves killings and beatings of civilians and…
Jeddah summit reveals a market pivoting to compact, community-focused living and sophisticated design, driven by a generational shift and supportive government reforms. JEDDAH: A powerful combination of demographic trends and proactive government policy is fundamentally restructuring Saudi Arabia’s real estate sector, as detailed by industry leaders at the 19th Real Estate Development Summit. The discussions painted a picture of a market moving beyond traditional models to embrace walkable neighborhoods, integrated amenities, and a new definition of luxury that honors local heritage. A Generation Reshaping Demand Central to this shift is the Kingdom’s young population. Essam Ahmad Kalthoum, CEO of Asmou…