A drone strike triggered a fire near a nuclear power station in the emirate of Abu Dhabi on Sunday, authorities said, reporting no injuries or impact on radiation levels. The UAE’s ministry of defence said the drone that targeted the facility was one of three that “entered the country from the western border direction”. The projectile struck “an electrical…
The prices of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) in India have increased for the second time within a week. Following the latest revision, CNG will now cost Rs 80.09 per kg in Delhi, while consumers in Noida and Ghaziabad will pay Rs 88.70 per kg. The latest increase comes just two days after CNG prices were raised by Rs 2…
The Government of Sierra Leone has secured $4.3 million to accelerate the completion of three tertiary hospitals and begin work on a major oxygen production facility as part of efforts to strengthen the country’s healthcare system. The agreement was formalized on Thursday, May 15, 2026, in Freetown through a Memorandum of Understanding signed by Finance Minister Sheku Fantamadi Bangura…
A deadly Ebola virus outbreak has been confirmed in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), with 65 deaths reported so far, African health authorities said on Friday. The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) reported 246 suspected cases, including four deaths among laboratory-confirmed patients. The outbreak has been confirmed in Ituri Province, one of the eastern…
Chinese President Xi Jinping received U.S. President Donald Trump in Beijing with military honours on Thursday. Television footage showed the two leaders shaking hands for some time as they greeted each other. Mr Trump exchanged a few words with Xi at the Great Hall of the People in the heart of the Chinese capital. The two leaders then greeted…
Authorities in Sierra Leone have announced a sweeping crackdown on unsafe container truck operations following a series of fatal road crashes that have sparked public concern and renewed scrutiny of haulage safety standards across the country. The joint action, involving the Sierra Leone Ports and Harbours Authority (SLPHA), the Sierra Leone Road Safety Authority (SLRSA), and the Ministry of…
