Rwanda Eyes Dangote’s Lamu Refinery
President Paul Kagame confirmed in Kigali that his government is in early talks to take a stake in Aliko Dangote’s proposed $17 billion refinery in Lamu, Kenya. “Rwanda would be very happy to be part of that kind of investment,” Kagame said, calling the…
China Penalises 10 over Misinformation on Deadly Nepal-Tibet Mudslide
Rescue workers search through mud and debris following devastating floods and landslides along the Nepal–Tibet border, as hundreds remain missing and recovery operations continue.
Trump Mocked Over Fake Iran War Videos
US President Donald Trump has faced criticism after posting AI-generated videos on Truth Social that appeared to show a major US attack on Iran’s Kharg Island, despite no such attack taking place. Trump shared two videos depicting explosions and…
Uganda’s Youngest King Oyo Dies at 34
King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV of Uganda’s Tooro Kingdom, who died at the age of 34 after nearly three decades on the throne.
Trump Orders Lake Ontario Renamed ‘Lake America ‘ Amid Escalating Canada Trade War
U.S. President Donald Trump displays a map showing “Lake America” after signing an executive order to rename Lake Ontario in the United States on August 27, 2026, amid escalating trade tensions with Canada.
King Harald V of Norway Dies at 89 After Health Battle
King Harald V of Norway has died at the age of 89 after weeks of health complications, the Royal Palace has announced. The monarch died peacefully at Oslo University Hospital Rikshospitalet at 6:35 a.m. on Friday, August 28. King Harald had been…
Flash Floods Kill 157 in Nepal as Hundreds Remain Missing Along Tibet Border
At least 157 people have been killed in Nepal after a devastating flash flood and landslide swept through communities near the Nepal-Tibet border, while hundreds of people, including tourists and security personnel, remain missing. The disaster struck…
Mother Injured While Protecting Son in Melbourne Random Attack
Police respond outside Victoria Police headquarters on Spencer Street in Melbourne after a mother and her 10-year-old son were allegedly attacked.
Albanese Eases Renewable Energy Rules for AI Data Centres
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speaks following a National Cabinet meeting in Sydney, where leaders discussed new rules for AI data centres and agreed to allow some flexibility over the energy sources used to power them. Image source: The…
SpaceX Plans $100 Billion Louisiana Spaceport
SpaceX has announced plans to build what it calls the biggest launch site on Earth $100 billion spaceport in southern Louisiana. Unveiled on August 25, 2026, during an event in Abbeville with Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry and SpaceX President Gwynne…