EL NINO LIKELY TO EMERGE BY SUMMER, RAISING RISKS OF EXTREME WEATHER: WMO

Thu 04 June 2026: El Nino conditions are expected to develop in the coming months, increasing the likelihood of extreme weather events worldwide and adding to the effects of global warming, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said on Tuesday. The UN weather agency said there is an 80% chance that El Nino will emerge during […]

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EU INTRODUCES SUPPORT PACKAGE FOR ARMENIA AMID RUSSIAN RESTRICTIONS

Thu 04 June 2026: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Thursday announced a support package for Armenia after Russia expanded restrictions on agricultural imports from the country. “We are preparing an EU support package. It includes immediate financial assistance, worth over 50 million euro ($58 million). And more will come,” von der Leyen […]

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FEDEX ACCUSED OF ILLEGALLY TRANSPORTING ARMS TO ISRAEL, AMNESTY JOINS COMPLAINT

Thu 04 June 2026: On Wednesday, Amnesty International joined a complaint filed against FedEx Belgium, accusing the company of unlawfully transporting arms — including components for F-35 fighter jets. The complaint highlights that these jets have been used extensively by Israel in its ongoing military campaign in Gaza, which it describes as genocide against Palestinians […]

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HERE’S WHAT’S HAPPENING IN SOUTH AFRICA TODAY | THURSDAY – 04 June 2026

Thu 04 June 2026: Here’s what’s happening in South Africa today: 👇🏼 ◼️ US bringing more tariff pain for SA: However, in this case, the administration was specifically looking at trade practices related to forced labour. According to the representative, the office wanted to determine whether the economies’ acts, policies, and practices failed to impose […]

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NEPAL SEEKS UK ROLE IN BORDER DISPUTE, INDIA SAYS ‘NO’ TO THIRD PARTY

Wed 03 June 2026: India on Tuesday rejected any outside role for solving its border issue with Nepal after the Himalayan nation’s prime minister said Kathmandu has written to the UK seeking help. “We have established bilateral mechanisms to deal with all aspects of boundary matters. It should be clear to all concerned that there […]

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IRAN FOOTBALL TEAM RECEIVES MEXICAN VISAS AHEAD OF WORLD CUP

Wed 03 June 2026: Iran’s national football team players have received Mexican visas ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the state broadcaster IRIB reported on Wednesday. IRIB quoted Iran’s ambassador to Türkiye, Mohammad Hassan Habibollahzadeh, as saying that the visas were issued following consultations with the Mexican Embassy in Ankara. “The visas for Iran’s […]

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CYBER-ATTACK EXPOSED PERSONAL DETAILS OF 600,000 GAZA HOUSEHOLDS, WFP SAYS

Wed 03 June 2026: The World Food Programme (WFP) has informed 600,000 Palestinian families in Gaza that their personal information was exposed in a “security-related incident”, according to The New Humanitarian news organisation. According to a statement provided to The New Humanitarian by the WFP, the data that was accessed came from a “self-registration application […]

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HERE’S WHAT’S HAPPENING IN SOUTH AFRICA TODAY | WEDNESDAY – 03 JUNE 2026

Wed 03 June 2026: Here’s what’s happening in South Africa today:👇🏼 ◼️ ICJ sets new deadlines for SA-Israel genocide in Gaza case: “Whether or not Israel’s war on Gaza is authorised by, or has complied with, the international law regarding self‑defence, as claimed by Israel’s counsel, South Africa’s response is a simple one: self‑defence is […]

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