Kenya: 11 killed, over 500 arrested in nationwide anti-government protests

Kenya: 11 killed, over 500 arrested in nationwide anti-government protests

Nairobi [Kenya], July 8 (ANI): At least 11 people were killed and more than 500 detained during anti-government protests across Kenya,...

Matthew Fisher receives maiden call-up as New Zealand announce squad for Zimbabwe Test series

Matthew Fisher receives maiden call-up as New Zealand announce squad for Zimbabwe Test series

Wellington [New Zealand], July 8 (ANI): Right-arm seamer Matthew Fisher received a maiden call-up from the national team asthe squad...

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(SP)UGANDA-KAMPALA-RUGBY-TRAINING

(250708) -- KAMPALA, July 8, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Players of Uganda attend a training session for the upcoming men's Rugby Africa Cup Championship...

US close to making deal with India, says Trump amid new tariffs announced against 14 nations

US close to making deal with India, says Trump amid new tariffs announced against 14 nations

Washington, DC [US], July 8 (ANI): President Donald Trump said on Monday night (local time) that the US is close to reaching a trade...

Trump announces tariffs for 14 nations, including allies Japan, South Korea

Trump announces tariffs for 14 nations, including allies Japan, South Korea

Washington, DC [US], July 8 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Monday (local time) shared letters sent by his administration to 14...

PM Modi arrives at hotel in Brasilia, receives warm welcome from Indian diaspora

PM Modi arrives at hotel in Brasilia, receives warm welcome from Indian diaspora

Brasilia [Brazil], July 8 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted and interacted with members of the Indian diaspora upon his arrival...

Trump announces 25-40 pct tariffs on 14 countries

Trump announces 25-40 pct tariffs on 14 countries

In his letters addressed to the leaders of Japan and the ROK, Trump said the new tariffs will be separate from all other sectoral tariffs....

PM Modi arrives in Brasilia for State visit after attending BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro

PM Modi arrives in Brasilia for State visit after attending BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro

Brasilia [Brazil], July 8 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Brasilia on Monday evening (local time) for his State Visit...

Trump announces stinging tariffs on US allies in Asia

Trump announces stinging tariffs on US allies in Asia

Goods from South Korea and Japan will be subjected to only a 25% levy, the president said ...

PM Modi departs for Brasilia after attending BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro

PM Modi departs for Brasilia after attending BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro [Brazil], July 8 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi departed for Brasilia on Monday night after attending the 17th...

Vietnam, India have trade target of USD 15 billion: Ambassador Nguyen Thanh Hai

Vietnam, India have trade target of USD 15 billion: Ambassador Nguyen Thanh Hai

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], July 7 (ANI): Vietnam's Ambassador to India, Nguyen Thanh Hai, highlighted the strong cooperation between...

Jr NTR pens heartfelt note as he wraps shooting for 'War 2', praises Hrithik Roshan, Ayan Mukerji

Jr NTR pens heartfelt note as he wraps shooting for 'War 2', praises Hrithik Roshan, Ayan Mukerji

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 7 (ANI): Superstar Jr NTR has penned a heartfelt note as he wrapped up the shooting of his upcoming...

China buying up mines globally FT

China buying up mines globally  FT

Beijing is reportedly racing to lock in critical mineral supplies as the West restricts Chinese investments Chinese companies are...

MALAYSIA-KUALA LUMPUR-CHINA-HEBEI-CULTURAL TOURISM-PROMOTION

MALAYSIA-KUALA LUMPUR-CHINA-HEBEI-CULTURAL TOURISM-PROMOTION

(250707) -- KUALA LUMPUR, July 7, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Artists perform during Exploring Hebei with Intangible Cultural Heritage, a tourism...

(Hello Africa) China Day at Tanzania's largest trade fair underscores innovation, collaboration

(Hello Africa) China Day at Tanzania's largest trade fair underscores innovation, collaboration

The 49th Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair marked a significant milestone on Sunday with the celebration of China Day, spotlighting...

Lavrov speaks to media at BRICS summit: As it happened

Lavrov speaks to media at BRICS summit: As it happened

The Russian foreign minister is speaking to reporters at the BRICS summit in Brazil Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has held...

Lavrov speaks to media at BRICS summit: Live Updates

Lavrov speaks to media at BRICS summit: Live Updates

The Russian foreign minister is speaking to reporters at the BRICS summit in Brazil Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is holding...

Lavrovs Q&A with media at BRICS summit: As it happened

Lavrovs Q&A with media at BRICS summit: As it happened

The Russian foreign minister has spoken to reporters at the BRICS summit in Brazil Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has held...

Russias fertilizer exports to BRICS soaring industry

Russias fertilizer exports to BRICS soaring  industry

Bloc members, especially Brazil, have replaced the EU as Moscows top buyers, according to the fertilizer producers union Russian...

Vietnam-India trade reaches USD 15 billion, Ambassador Nguyen Thanh Hai eyes further cooperation

Vietnam-India trade reaches USD 15 billion, Ambassador Nguyen Thanh Hai eyes further cooperation

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], July 7 (ANI): Vietnam's Ambassador to India, Nguyen Thanh Hai, highlighted the strong cooperation between...

After rewriting history with rollicking triple century, South Africa's declaration leaves captain Mulder short of Lara's 400

After rewriting history with rollicking triple century, South Africa's declaration leaves captain Mulder short of Lara's 400

Bulawayo [Zimbabwe], July 7 (ANI): South Africa's surprising declaration left Wiaan Mulder 34 runs short of breaking legendary Brian...

BRICS leaders at Rio Summit condemn strikes on Iran, call for upholding international law

BRICS leaders at Rio Summit condemn strikes on Iran, call for upholding international law

New Delhi [India], July 7 (ANI): BRICS leaders convened in Rio de Janeiro for the 17th BRICS Summit from July 6 to 7, where they strongly...

US deports barbaric criminals to African state

US deports barbaric criminals to African state

The men sent to South Sudan are so heinous that even their own countries refused to accept them, a Homeland Security official has stated...

US deports 'barbaric criminals' to African state

US deports 'barbaric criminals' to African state

The men sent to South Sudan are so heinous that even their own countries refused to accept them, a Homeland Security official has stated...

TANZANIA-DAR ES SALAAM-TRADE FAIR-CHINA DAY

TANZANIA-DAR ES SALAAM-TRADE FAIR-CHINA DAY

(250707) -- DAR ES SALAAM, July 7, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Ambassador to Tanzania Chen Mingjian speaks at the opening of China Day...

First signs of 'Gill Era' promise: India's superstars and heroics at Birmingham, in numbers

First signs of 'Gill Era' promise: India's superstars and heroics at Birmingham, in numbers

Birmingham [UK], July 7 (ANI): Following some promising signs at Leeds despite a five-wicket loss, the massive ceiling and unreal potential...

Column: Africa hails 104 years of the CPC: honoring a legacy of leadership, liberation and loyalty

Column: Africa hails 104 years of the CPC: honoring a legacy of leadership, liberation and loyalty

The CPC has not only led China to the forefront of global affairs -- it has also lit the way for many across the developing world,...

(Hello Africa) Nairobi City Marathon gains momentum amid quest for healthy lifestyles

(Hello Africa) Nairobi City Marathon gains momentum amid quest for healthy lifestyles

The fourth edition of Nairobi City Marathon attracted over 17,000 elite and amateur runners from more than 70 countries and regions....

South Africa calls on BRICS to lead global conflict resolution

South Africa calls on BRICS to lead global conflict resolution

Cyril Ramaphosa has called for stronger multilateralism and coordinated peace diplomacy South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has...

West Africa terror: why attacks on military bases are rising - and four ways to respond

West Africa terror: why attacks on military bases are rising - and four ways to respond

More than 40 Malian soldiers were killed and one of the country's military bases was taken over in early June 2025 in a major attack...

Alcohol and colonialism: the curious story of the Bulawayo beer gardens

Alcohol and colonialism: the curious story of the Bulawayo beer gardens

Kontuthu Ziyathunqa - Smoke Rising - was what they used to call Bulawayo when the city was the industrial powerhouse of Zimbabwe. Now,...

Samora Machel's vision for Mozambique didn't survive: what has taken its place?

Samora Machel's vision for Mozambique didn't survive: what has taken its place?

Samora Moises Machel, the first president of independent Mozambique, was born in 1933 in Gaza province, in the south of the country....

Rwanda commits to US-mediated peace deal but warns against tricks

Rwanda commits to US-mediated peace deal but warns against tricks

The African countrys president has accused rich countries of looting Congos minerals and falsely blaming Kigali Rwanda remains committed...

Rwanda commits to US-mediated peace deal but warns against 'tricks'

Rwanda commits to US-mediated peace deal but warns against 'tricks'

The African country's president has accused rich countries of looting Congo's minerals and falsely blaming Kigali ...

PM Modi thanks Malaysia, Cuba for condeming Pahalgam terror attack: MEA

PM Modi thanks Malaysia, Cuba for condeming Pahalgam terror attack: MEA

Rio de Janeiro [Brazil], July 7 (ANI): MEA Secretary (Economic Relations) Dammu Ravi said on Sunday (local time) that Prime Minister...

'Post Covid-19, countries are looking for alternatives in cross-border payments' MEA

'Post Covid-19, countries are looking for alternatives in cross-border payments' MEA

Rio de Janeiro [Brazil], July 7 (ANI): Post the COVID-19 pandemic, countries in the Global South, including the emerging economies...

PM Modi thanks Malaysia, Cuba for for condeming Pahalgam terror attack: MEA

PM Modi thanks Malaysia, Cuba for for condeming Pahalgam terror attack: MEA

Rio de Janeiro [Brazil], July 7 (ANI): MEA Secretary (Economic Relations) Dammu Ravi said on Sunday (local time) that Prime Minister...

BJP's CR Kesavan praises PM Modi's BRICS speech for strong stand on terrorism, push for global south representation

BJP's CR Kesavan praises PM Modi's BRICS speech for strong stand on terrorism, push for global south representation

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], July 7 (ANI): BJP leader CR Kesavan on Monday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address at the BRICS...

"Judge yourself after series, not innings by innings": Pat Cummins' advice for Konstas after Australia's 133-run victory over West Indies

"Judge yourself after series, not innings by innings": Pat Cummins' advice for Konstas after Australia's 133-run victory over West Indies

New Delhi [India], July 7 (ANI): Australia skipper Pat Cummins has urged Sam Konstas to stay patient as the opener continues to wait...

Trump threatens additional 10% duty on countries supporting anti-American policies of BRICS

Trump threatens additional 10% duty on countries supporting anti-American policies of BRICS

New Delhi [India], July 7 (ANI): U.S. President Donald Trump issued a strong warning to countries supporting what he termed were the...

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India will define BRICS in a new form next year Modi
India will define BRICS in a new form next year  Modi

Issues facing the Global South will get priority under Indias chairmanship of the grouping India intends to define BRICS in a new...


Kenya: 11 killed, over 500 arrested in nationwide anti-government protests
Kenya: 11 killed, over 500 arrested in nationwide anti-government protests

Nairobi [Kenya], July 8 (ANI): At least 11 people were killed and more than 500 detained during anti-government protests across Kenya,...


Matthew Fisher receives maiden call-up as New Zealand announce squad for Zimbabwe Test series
Matthew Fisher receives maiden call-up as New Zealand announce squad for Zimbabwe Test series

Wellington [New Zealand], July 8 (ANI): Right-arm seamer Matthew Fisher received a maiden call-up from the national team asthe squad...


(SP)UGANDA-KAMPALA-RUGBY-TRAINING
(SP)UGANDA-KAMPALA-RUGBY-TRAINING

(250708) -- KAMPALA, July 8, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Players of Uganda attend a training session for the upcoming men's Rugby Africa Cup Championship...


US close to making deal with India, says Trump amid new tariffs announced against 14 nations
US close to making deal with India, says Trump amid new tariffs announced against 14 nations

Washington, DC [US], July 8 (ANI): President Donald Trump said on Monday night (local time) that the US is close to reaching a trade...


Trump announces tariffs for 14 nations, including allies Japan, South Korea
Trump announces tariffs for 14 nations, including allies Japan, South Korea

Washington, DC [US], July 8 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Monday (local time) shared letters sent by his administration to 14...


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