Sat 09 May 2026: Massive oil slicks were spotted near Iran’s Kharg Island, the country’s main oil export terminal, with satellite imagery showing suspected leaks spreading across Gulf waters, Israeli newspaper Yedioth Ahronoth reported. It said images captured by the European Copernicus Sentinel-1, Sentinel-2 and Sentinel-3 satellites between May 6 and 8, showed traces of […]
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Sat 09 May 2026: Russia and Ukraine confirmed Friday that they had agreed to a U.S.-brokered three-day ceasefire set for May 9-11. President Donald Trump said he hopes the truce will be extended beyond that window. Earlier on Truth Social, Trump announced the temporary halt in fighting and said the two sides, at war for […]
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Fri 08 May 2026: Here’s what’s happening in *South Africa today:* 👇🏼 ◼️ President Ramaphosa responds: President Cyril Ramaphosa respects the Constitutional Court’s judgment and reaffirms his commitment to the Constitution, the independence of the Judiciary and the rule of law. President Ramaphosa has been consistent in providing his full assistance to the various enquiries […]
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Sat 09 May 2026: Somalia is facing a worsening hunger crisis as drought, conflict, displacement and shrinking humanitarian funding push millions of people toward emergency levels of food insecurity, the World Food Programme warned on Thursday. According to WFP, 6.5 million people in Somalia are now experiencing crisis-level hunger or worse, almost double the number […]
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Sat 09 May 2026: Over 7,240 Israeli officers and soldiers discharged during 1st year of war because of psychological disorders, Haaretz says The Israeli army is concealing information about the dismissal of thousands of soldiers from service during the Gaza war due to psychological disorders, Haaretz daily reported on Wednesday. The army “does not provide […]
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Fri 08 May 2026: On Thursday, a Minneapolis man admitted guilt for spraying vinegar from a syringe at Somali born Rep. Ilhan Omar during a town hall meeting in January. US Attorney Daniel N. Rosen announced that Anthony James Kazmierczak, 55, “pleaded guilty to one count of Assaulting a United States Officer in US District […]
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Fri 08 May 2026: The World Health Organization (WHO) said Friday that a flight attendant tested negative after direct contact with a woman who succumbed to the virus, easing concerns about wider transmission. The comments came amid growing concern over a hantavirus outbreak linked to the cruise ship MV Hondius, where several infections and three […]
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Fri 08 May 2026: Cabinet has condemned the viral circulation of fake videos and images claiming to be of attacks on foreign nationals in South Africa. “The fake videos and images… are intended to undermine the good reputation of South Africa internationally and undermine South Africa’s pursuit of a better Africa agenda. “South Africans are […]
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Two women, charged with crimes against humanity offences allegedly committed in Syria, are pictured after being arrested on arrival into Melbourne, Australia.Australian Federal Police Fri 08 May 2026: Three Australian women were denied bail on Friday after appearing in court on charges of slavery and terrorism. They returned from Syria with 10 others who police […]
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Fri 08 May 2026: Saudi Arabia denied Friday allowing its airspace to be used for offensive military operations, amid regional tensions linked to the war involving the US, Israel and Iran. Riyadh is seeking de-escalation and supports Pakistani mediation efforts aimed at reaching an agreement to end the war between Washington and Tehran, a Saudi […]
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