South Africa has made history by securing their first major ICC trophy in 27 years, defeating reigning champions Australia by five wickets in the final of the World Test Championship (WTC) at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground in London. Needing just 29 runs to win on the final morning, the Proteas calmly chased down the target before lunch on Saturday, sealing the win with more than five sessions to spare. The team resumed at 213-2 and finished on 282-5, completing the second-highest successful run chase ever at Lord’s in the 141-year history of Test cricket at the ground. Despite fierce…
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The tragic death of Kenyan blogger Albert Ojwang while in police custody has ignited nationwide outrage, sparking protests and renewed calls to end police brutality in the country. When police officers arrived to arrest 31-year-old Ojwang, his wife, Nevnine Onyango, believed he would be safe. Unlike the many political activists abducted by unknown agents over the past year, Ojwang was taken openly to a local police station. Officers even shared their phone numbers with the family, a gesture that gave Onyango some reassurance. “They weren’t violent. They were calm,” Onyango recalled. “That gave me confidence he was in safe hands.”…
A wave of flight disruptions hit the Middle East on Friday as airlines scrambled to cancel or reroute routes following Israel’s airstrikes on military and nuclear sites in Iran. The strikes prompted multiple nations—including Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Syria, and Israel—to shut down their airspace, bringing significant air traffic to a halt. Two Air India flights—New Delhi to Vienna and Mumbai to London—were forced to turn back just as they were about to enter Iranian airspace when the attack began, according to aircraft tracking data from FlightAware. Emirates, the region’s largest airline, announced the suspension of flights to and from Iran,…
A growing dispute has erupted in Zambia following the death of former President Edgar Lungu, as his family insists that current President Hakainde Hichilema should not be involved in his funeral proceedings. Lungu, who passed away last week in South Africa at the age of 68 after a long illness, reportedly left strict instructions that President Hichilema must not come “anywhere near” his body. This revelation was made by family spokesman and lawyer Makebi Zulu, who stated that all funeral logistics had been arranged privately by the family. The controversy adds a dramatic layer to an already tense relationship between…
The recent Israeli airstrike on Iranian territory has sent shockwaves across the Middle East and drawn global attention to the escalating tensions between the two archrivals. The precision attack, reportedly targeting key Iranian military assets, has reignited fears of a broader conflict in a region already marred by instability. This article explores the background of the conflict, reported casualties, and the far-reaching implications of the strike, while also examining what could happen next. The Background Tensions between Israel and Iran have simmered for decades, fueled by ideological opposition, geopolitical rivalry, and proxy warfare. Israel views Iran’s nuclear ambitions and support…
The lone survivor of the tragic Air India Flight AI171 crash, which claimed the lives of more than 240 passengers and crew members, has shared the harrowing details of how he managed to escape the burning wreckage. Ramesh Viswashkumar, a British citizen of Indian descent, was seated near the emergency exit in seat 11A when the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. The aircraft struck a hostel building belonging to a medical college before erupting into flames. Social media footage showed Viswashkumar limping away from the scene in a blood-stained T-shirt, his…
Kenyan police fired teargas to disperse demonstrators in Nairobi on Thursday, as public outrage grows over the death of blogger Albert Ojwang, who died under controversial circumstances while in police custody. The protest, which began near the Parliament building during the national budget presentation, turned tense as demonstrators clashed with riot police. At least two vehicles were set ablaze, and the police used force to prevent the crowd from advancing toward key government buildings. Ojwang, a 31-year-old blogger from Homa Bay in western Kenya, had been arrested on June 6 for allegedly publishing false information about Deputy Police Chief Eliud…
Tragedy struck in Ahmedabad, India, on Thursday as Air India Flight AI171, en route to London Gatwick, crashed shortly after takeoff from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. The aircraft, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, was carrying at least 242 passengers when the incident occurred, according to early reports from Asian News International (ANI) and Reuters. Official confirmation of the total number of passengers and crew is still awaited. The crash site, located near Meghani Nagar—a densely populated area close to the airport—was engulfed in thick black smoke, alarming residents and onlookers. Emergency response units, including fire services and ambulances, rushed to…
Simon Guobadia, the estranged husband of Real Housewives of Atlanta star Porsha Williams, has reportedly been deported to Nigeria after months in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody. According to Us Weekly, Guobadia was held at the Stewart Detention Center in Lumpkin, Georgia, as part of a broader crackdown on immigration violations. He has now been released and returned to his native country, Nigeria. His friend and business associate, Tai Savet, shared that Guobadia is currently in “good spirits.” Guobadia first entered the U.S. in 1982, but was deported in 1992 after overstaying his visa. Although he was granted…
The Sudanese army has withdrawn from the strategic border triangle connecting Libya, Egypt, and Sudan, a move announced on Wednesday following allegations that forces loyal to eastern Libyan commander Khalifa Haftar carried out a joint attack with Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The contested region had been under the watch of Sudanese troops, primarily composed of fighters from former rebel factions now aligned with the national army. The Sudanese military, currently engaged in a brutal civil war with the RSF, claims the border corridor is being exploited for arms smuggling, facilitated by both Haftar’s forces and the RSF. The…
