William Kumuyi, the general superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry, says leadership of the church will not be handed over to any of his sons, stressing that the church belongs to Jesus Christ and not to any individual or family. In a sermon that has since gone viral on social media, the octogenarian cleric…
Tensions between the United States and Iran have escalated again following a new round of military attacks and sharp warnings from both sides. US President Donald Trump has warned that Iran will “pay the price” after recent hostilities, accusing Tehran of delaying negotiations and failing to reach a deal with Washington. Trump claimed Iran had…
Police have launched a manhunt after gunmen opened fire in a Johannesburg informal settlement, leaving 12 people dead. At least 12 people were killed and nine others injured in a mass shooting in the Cleveland area of Johannesburg, according to South African police. Police said more than 10 armed suspects arrived in a white Toyota…
Myanmar’s military is regaining territory as forced recruitment strengthens its ranks and puts rebel groups under pressure. Rebel fighters in Myanmar say the military junta has gained momentum in the country’s civil war, largely due to a controversial conscription policy introduced in 2024. The policy requires eligible men to serve at least two years in…
Public anger is growing after authorities failed to question a suspect previously accused of child sexual abuse. France is facing mounting public outrage following the murder of 11-year-old Lyhanna, whose alleged killer had reportedly been the subject of multiple sexual abuse complaints that were never fully investigated. More than 60,000 people joined protests across France…
Iran and Israel have halted attacks for now, but tensions remain high as both sides threaten fresh retaliation if the ceasefire breaks down again. Iran and Israel announced a pause in military operations after exchanging missile and air strikes for the first time since the April ceasefire. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel was…
About 150 Malawians are returning home as anti-migrant tensions continue to escalate in South Africa. A group of 150 Malawians is expected to arrive home on Monday after being repatriated from South Africa following growing concerns over xenophobic violence and intimidation. Malawian authorities said the returnees were among several foreign nationals who sought refuge in…
Fresh strikes and missile exchanges have raised fears of a wider conflict despite ongoing peace efforts. US President Donald Trump has called on Israel and Iran to immediately halt military attacks as both countries exchanged fresh strikes amid fragile ceasefire negotiations. Trump said Israel and Iran were seeking an “immediate ceasefire” and urged both sides…
A powerful earthquake in the southern Philippines has left at least 19 people dead and more than 130 injured. A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck off the coast of Mindanao Island on Monday morning, causing widespread destruction across southern Philippines. Authorities confirmed at least 19 deaths, while more than 134 people were reported injured in several…
Fresh missile attacks from both sides are raising fears of a wider Middle East conflict. Israel has launched retaliatory strikes on military targets in western and central Iran after Tehran fired missiles at northern Israel. The Israeli military said it targeted military sites, while Iranian state media reported explosions in Tehran, Isfahan, Tabriz and other…
