Wed 06 May 2026: Test launches of missiles with nuclear capabilities began Wednesday at the Kura training ground in Russia’s Kamchatka region. The exercises will continue through May 10, the regional government said in a statement. Regional authorities urged residents to strictly observe safety measures and refrain from visiting the training ground and nearby areas […]
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Wed 06 May 2026: Thirteen Israeli officials, including three ministers, have called on occupiers to storm the Al-Aqsa Mosque in droves on Friday, May 15, to mark the anniversary of Israel’s occupation of East Jerusalem. According to Hebrew calendar, Israel marks what it calls “Jerusalem Day” and the “reunification” of the city, which this year […]
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Wed 06 May 2026: Here’s what’s happening in South Africa today: 👇🏼 ◼️ More Standard Bank clients come forward as fraud claims near R60m in losses: After the story of Anastasia Radebe, who lost R60,000 to fraudulent transactions, more Standard Bank clients across South Africa and Eswatini have come forward with strikingly similar accounts. Their […]
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Tue 05 May 2026: Regional Director of the World Health Organisation (WHO) in Africa, Professor Mohamed Janabi, says although the “risk remains low at this time” for Africa regarding the current Hantavirus case flagged in South Africa, vigilance remains high. A case of the rare but deadly disease was confirmed by the South African Department […]
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Tue 05 May 2026: The US military seeks “to break Iran’s illegal stranglehold” over the Strait of Hormuz in its Project Freedom naval operation, says US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. “US aims to protect shipping from Iranian aggression. The US won’t need to enter Iranian airspace or waters as part of opening the Strait of […]
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Tue 05 May 2026: Russia on Tuesday cut mobile internet connection in the capital ahead of World War II victory commemorations, set to be staged under fear of a retaliatory Ukrainian drone attack. AFP journalists reported no mobile internet in the centre of the Russian capital on Tuesday morning, as network providers warned disruptions were set to last […]
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Tue 05 May 2026: US State Department cites emergency circumstances to fast-track sales without the approval of Congress. The United States has approved $8.6bn in arms sales to Middle East allies amid the US-Israel war on Iran. The sales come after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio cited emergency circumstances to fast-track the transfers without […]
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Tue 05 May 2026: Government in Lusaka calls for partnership, not aid, as it rejects US funds due to strategic autonomy concerns. The Zambian government has suspended negotiations with the United States on multi-billion dollar deals for health services and minerals Foreign Minister Mulambo Haimbe said on Monday that the proposed agreements have stalled due […]
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Tue 05 May 2026: Skin conditions have become a serious issue for healthcare workers in Gaza, particularly during warm weather. Gaza City, Palestine – The United Nations has warned that a new public health crisis is emerging in Gaza, as skin diseases spread in crowded camps throughout the enclave, with fears that the situation could soon worsen during […]
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Tue 05 May 2026: Here’s what’s happening in South Africa today:👇🏼 ◼️ Ramaphosa’s private Zimbabwe farm visit sparks questions over true purpose: Some speculated that Ramaphosa was on a mission to strike private business deals with members of the Zimbabwean business sector, given that he flew in the same helicopter as people described by the […]
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