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Blackout-plagued Nigeria bets on EVs despite fragile grid
ABUJA, June 8 — There are two ways to think about electric vehicles in Nigeria. The first is that it’s beyond folly to own an EV in a place where […]
Iran pauses strikes but warns of escalation as Trump urges foes to ‘immediately stop’ attacks
Israel hits petrochemical plant in southwestern Iran Trump tells Iran, Israel to ‘stop shooting’ Sounds of explosions heard in Tehran Latest attacks follow Iranian missile strikes on Israel DUBAI, June […]
‘Not an impossible challenge’: UK PM Starmer orders tech firms to block nude images for minors or face new laws
UK says tech firms must stop underage nude images Times says Starmer may ban harmful social media platforms Government could introduce fines or even criminal liability for tech bosses LONDON, […]
Trump urges Israel and Iran to ‘stop shooting,’ says both seeking ceasefire
WASHINGTON, June 8 — US President Donald Trump said today that Iran and Israel were seeking an “immediate CEASEFIRE,” after the two countries attacked each other for the first time […]
Indonesia’s Prabowo appoints new free meals agency chief after graft arrests
JAKARTA, June 8 — Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto today appointed a new head of the agency responsible for implementing his flagship free meals programme, replacing the previous office holder who […]
Marcos Jr. vows ‘will not leave Mindanao behind’ as death toll climbs to 32 after 7.8 quake in Philippines
Tsunami warnings lifted across several countries Military and rescue units deployed, relief mobilised Quake felt strongly in parts of northern Indonesia, southern Philippines Philippines, Indonesia sit on Pacific ‘Ring of […]
Malaysia’s 1Q 2026 approved investments hit RM92.8b as domestic inflows strengthen, says Mida
KUALA LUMPUR, June 8 — Malaysia has secured RM92.8 billion in approved investments for the first quarter of 2026 (1Q 2026), with Japan emerging as the largest foreign investor and […]
Pope Leo warns Spain’s parliament global conflicts are pushing world into ‘profound’ crisis
Pope Leo says in Spain that conflicts are pushing world into crisis Leo, addressing Spanish parliament, urges help for migrants Pope calls increased European military spending ‘troubling’ Leo urges protection […]
UN urges equal rights after Afghan Taliban arrest at least 21 women over dress code violations
KABUL, June 8 — The United Nations mission in Afghanistan has expressed concern over the arrest and detention of women in a western province for allegedly failing to comply with […]
At least 15 killed in major quake off Philippines
GENERAL SANTOS (Philippines), June 8 — A 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck the southern Philippines today, killing at least 15 people, collapsing buildings and sparking tsunami warnings across the region. Philippine authorities urged […]