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Dong Jun has been appointed as China’s new defense minister, succeeding Li Shangfu, who was officially removed from the position two months ago. The announcement was made during a Standing Committee meeting of the National People’s Congress in Beijing on Friday. Dong, a former navy commander, takes on the role …

South Africa has submitted a case to the International Court of Justice, accusing Israel of genocide during its conflict with Hamas in Gaza. The application alleges that Israel, in violation of the Genocide Convention, has committed acts and omissions with specific intent to destroy Palestinians in Gaza. South Africa emphasizes …

Maine’s Secretary of State, Shenna Bellows, has determined that Donald Trump is ineligible to run for president in the state in 2024, citing a constitutional clause related to insurrection. The decision, prompted by Trump’s actions leading up to the 2021 US Capitol riot, makes Maine the second state, after Colorado, …

In a significant drug seizure at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMI), a Kenyan woman was detained on Thursday for her alleged participation in the trafficking of cocaine valued at an astounding Ksh 280 million (Rs 14.90 crore). The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) disclosed that the arrest resulted …

Oil prices stabilized on Thursday following a notable decline in the preceding session, as concerns about disruptions in Red Sea transport routes eased despite escalating tensions in the Middle East. Brent crude futures saw a marginal increase of 10 cents, reaching $79.75 per barrel by 0424 GMT, while U.S. WTI …

On Tuesday, Israel’s military reported that a Greek Orthodox Church in northern Israel, situated in the abandoned Palestinian Christian village of Iqrit, was struck by an anti-tank missile fired from Lebanon, resulting in the injury of a civilian. The village’s residents were compelled to leave during the 1948 war and …

Jumia Technologies, the African e-commerce company, has announced its decision to discontinue its food delivery operations in all seven countries where the unit is active by the end of the year. This strategic move is part of Jumia’s broader initiative to enhance its focus on the growth of its core …