India: Supreme Court Challenges New Data Law
The Supreme Court has referred petitions to a Constitution Bench, arguing that the new Digital Personal Data Protection Act is being used to "cripple" the public's Right to Information (RTI).
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China Extends UK and Canada Visa-Free Entry
China has announced an extension of visa-free entry for UK and Canadian citizens, aimed at enhancing travel and business ties while facilitating international engagement, with specific implementation details forthcoming from immigration authorities.
Burkina Faso attacks: Seven Ghanaian tomato traders killed
Suspected jihadists have carried out a deadly series of attacks in northern and eastern Burkina Faso this weekend, and a truck carrying Ghanaian tomato traders was caught up in the violence, Ghana’s Interior Minister has confirmed.
Ghana Seeks Extradition of Russian Blogger Over Sex Secret-filming Allegations
Ghana has moved to seek the extradition of a Russian national, identified in media reports as Vyacheslav Trahov and known online as “Yaytseslav,” after videos allegedly showing him recording intimate interactions with women in Ghana and other countries went viral.
Updates on South Africa’s SANDF Cape Town Patrols
Military forces began their second day of deep-sector patrols in the Cape Flats. While the first 24 hours were "quiet," the high visibility is designed to disrupt gang supply lines.
omo Kenyatta Airport Hits Record Passenger Traffic, as Kenya Joins South Africa, Morocco, Egypt, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Uganda And More In Africa As Major Aviation Hub
Kenya is solidifying its spot as Africa’s top aviation hub. New data shows record-breaking traffic and expanded codeshare agreements with Uganda, Egypt, and South Africa.
Nigeria: BUA Group & UAE Sign Strategic Industrial MOU
Nigeria’s president Bola Tinubu has welcomed a new strategic agreement between BUA Group and UAE-based AD Ports Group, saying the deal points to stronger industrial cooperation and growth in exports.
US Government Shutdown Looms as Homeland Security Funding Lapses
The U.S. federal government faces a partial shutdown after Congress failed to pass a funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security, leaving key agencies without funding and frontline staff working without pay.
Trump and Netanyahu Agree on “Maximum Pressure” to Cut Iran Oil Sales
U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agreed to step up economic pressure on Iran by targeting the country’s oil exports, especially to China, as part of a “maximum pressure” approach.
Lucas Pinheiro Braathen Wins Gold, first ever for South America in winter sports
He won the Gold Medal in Men’s Giant Slalom at the 2026 Winter Olympic, the first-ever Winter Olympic medal for South America.
