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Azerbaijan Seeks to De-escalate Growing Turkey-Israel Tensions Azerbaijan is reportedly working behind the scenes to ease growing tensions between Turkey and Israel, according to Israeli media outlet Ynet, citing Israeli and Azerbaijani sources. Baku is said to be increasingly concerned by the deterioration in relations between the two countries, viewing both Ankara and Jerusalem as […]

BREAKING: Trump Urges World Leaders to Cut Ties With Iran U.S. Treasury Secretary says President Donald Trump is personally reaching out to world leaders and urging them to sever economic and diplomatic cooperation with Iran. The Treasury Secretary said Trump has been making phone calls to leaders around the world, specifically asking them to stop […]

Uganda’s Reported Israel Deployment Raises Questions Uganda’s reported plan to send around 1,200 soldiers to Israel is drawing criticism and raising questions over Kampala’s foreign-policy strategy. The controversy comes amid escalating tensions involving Israel and several countries across the region. Israel faces growing friction with Turkey and Iran , while tensions with Egypt have also […]

Pezeshkian: Iran Will Never Become Like Venezuela Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran will never become like Venezuela, arguing that the world has been surprised by the country’s military ability to defend itself. Speaking to state media, Pezeshkian said Iran is currently facing a difficult situation involving what he described as “two simultaneous invasions” — […]

Botswana President Duma Boko praises Burkina Faso’s Ibrahim Traoré for “speed and decisiveness” Botswana’s President Duma Boko has publicly praised Burkina Faso leader Captain Ibrahim Traoré for the speed and decisiveness of his governance, contrasting it with Botswana’s own democratic and bureaucratic processes. In an interview with SABC, Boko stated: “When he makes a pronouncement, […]

Uebert Angel: "If Zambia's Elections Were Rigged, Then God Rigged Them"

By the newsroom Sports Desk The wait is over. The 2026/27 Premier League season has officially begun, bringing another year of intense competition, major rivalries, new signings and the race for one of the most coveted trophies in world football. The new campaign officially got underway on Friday, August 21, with Arsenal hosting Coventry City, before […]

19-year-old NRPUP supporter takes own life after political dispute with UPND-supporting sister! A 19-year-old woman in Mambwe District has died by taking her own life following a reported political dispute with her elder sister. The incident occurred around 10:00 hours today at Chiumbu Village in the Chief Kakumbi area. Eastern Province Police Commanding Officer Robertson […]

POLICE IG EXPLAINS COURT PRESENCE, CITES ONGOING SECURITY RISK ASSESSMENTS Details in the statement…………………….. The Zambia Police Service, in collaboration with other law enforcement and security agencies, is conducting security risk assessments at selected key Government premises across the country. The operations are intelligence-led and preventive, aimed at safeguarding Government institutions, public officers, and members […]

HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION CONCERNED OVER COUNTRYWIDE CLOSURE OF COURT PREMISES The Human Rights Commission has expressed deep concern over the reported countrywide closure of court premises in Zambia today, August 24, 2026. The Commission says any disruption to normal judicial operations must be balanced against constitutional guarantees of the rule of law, the right to […]