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At least 26 people were injured by a magnitude 6.4 earthquake that rocked northern Philippines. The Earthquake forced the closure of an international airport, sent panicked residents into the streets and caused substantial damage to a hospital. Police and civil aviation officials revealed that at least 26 people were injured in the home province of President Ferdinand Marcos. The president warned of aftershocks and advised people to stay out of […]

The new British Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, has promised to place economic stability and confidence at the heart of his government’s agenda. He was appointed PM by King Charles III after their meeting at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday. Sunak has pledged to govern with integrity and has included people from different wings of the party in his top team. The prime minister promised better schools, safer streets, control of borders, […]

Delegates of the Ethiopian government and rival Tigray forces have started peace talks in Pretoria, South Africa. Spokesman to South African President, Vincent Magwenya, said the peace talks, which have been convened to find a peaceful solution to the conflict in the Tigray region, started on 25th of October, and will end on the 30th of October. Magwenya added that the country hoped the talks would lead to lasting peace […]

New Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Rishi Sunak, has vowed that he would reunite the country with action and not words. Sunak spoke at Downing Street while addressing the nation for the first time as Prime Minister. The 42-year-old revealed that his government will have integrity, professionalism and accountability at every level. Recall that Sunak had on Monday emerged as the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom following […]

At least nine people have died after Cyclone Sitrang crashed into Bangladesh’s southern coast. Officials said the Cyclone snapped communications and power links and destroyed houses. A government official, Jebun Nahar, noted that the cyclone made landfall in southern Bangladesh but authorities managed to get a million people to safety before the monster weather system hit. The cyclone barreled in from the Bay of Bengal early with winds and a […]

Pakistan's election commission has disqualified ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan from holding public office. The unanimous decision by a five-member panel of the election commission is a huge setback for the former premier. Khan had been accused of not sharing details of presents from foreign dignitaries and proceeds from their alleged sale. His lawyers say they will challenge the commission's verdict in the high court.

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has said that the war in the northern Tigray region will end and peace will prevail. Ahmed made the remarks when he inaugurated a talent development centre in Oromia regional state. The Prime Minister urged Ethiopians to work together for the country's prosperity and not to be divided along ethnic and religious lines. The Ethiopian government accepted an invitation by the African Union to participate […]

Chad's military government has revealed that 50 people have been killed and more than 300 others wounded in a day of protest. Newly appointed Prime-Minister Saleh Kebzabo said some of the protesters were armed. Kebzabo stated that among those killed were members of the security forces. The government has announced a curfew in the capital and two other towns affected by the protests.

British Prime Minister Liz Truss has announced her resignation as leader of the Conservative party. Truss disclosed that she could not deliver the promises she made when she was running as a Conservative leader. The Prime Minister’s resignation comes six weeks after her appointment.