President Ramaphosa Urges South Africans to Turn Out for Local Government Elections

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on registered voters to participate in the upcoming local government elections, urging citizens to use their democratic rights to shape the future of their communities and improve municipal service delivery. With South Africans heading to the polls on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, Ramaphosa has emphasised that voting is […]

New Zealand Election Race Tightens as National and Labour Enter Final Days

Latest poll puts National narrowly ahead of Labour, with smaller parties potentially holding the balance of power in Saturday’s general election. New Zealand’s ruling National Party and centre-left opposition Labour Party are virtually tied in the final days before the country’s November 7 general election, according to the latest opinion poll released on November 3. […]

US Moves to Remove South Africa and Rwanda from AGOA Trade Programme

The United States plans to remove South Africa and Rwanda from preferential duty-free access to the American market under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), in a move that could increase export costs and place pressure on key industries in both countries. The announcement was made on November 2, 2026, by US Trade Representative […]

U.S. Launches Strikes on Iranian Island Ahead of Midterm Elections

The United States has carried out limited military strikes on Iran’s strategic Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions in the Middle East just hours before crucial U.S. midterm elections on November 3, 2026. The strikes took place on Monday, November 2, with U.S. officials describing the operation as a defensive measure aimed […]

Iran Signals Openness to Talks as China Offers to Help Restore Middle East Peace

Iran has indicated that it remains open to diplomatic negotiations, while China has offered to play a role in restoring peace and stability across the Middle East, raising hopes for renewed diplomatic efforts amid continuing regional tensions. The developments highlight growing international calls for dialogue and de-escalation as tensions in the Middle East continue to […]

Zelenskyy Offers One-Month Halt to Russian Refinery Strikes in Exchange for Patriot Missiles

Zelenskyy Offers One-Month Halt to Russian Refinery Strikes in Exchange for Patriot Missiles

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Kyiv would suspend attacks on Russian oil refineries for one month if the United States provides Patriot air defence interceptor missiles for the same period, as Washington presses both sides to halt strikes on energy infrastructure. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has proposed a temporary halt to attacks on Russian oil […]

Trump Says Flávio Bolsonaro Can Remain in US as Long as He Wants

US President Questions Brazil’s Election Outcome While Defeated Candidate Faces Investigations at Home U.S. President Donald Trump has said Brazilian senator and defeated presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro is welcome to remain in the United States for as long as he wishes, signalling continued support for the Bolsonaro family following Brazil’s presidential election. Speaking to reporters […]

US Voters Head to the Polls in Crucial Midterm Elections as Control of Congress Hangs in the Balance

US Voters Head to the Polls in Crucial Midterm Elections as Control of Congress Hangs in the Balance

Millions of Americans Have Already Voted as Republicans and Democrats Battle for Control of the House and Senate Millions of Americans are preparing to head to the polls on Tuesday, November 3, for the 2026 midterm elections, with control of Congress and the balance of political power in Washington at stake. The elections will determine […]

Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Declares November the Month of Comfort at Global Communion Service

Pastor Chris Oyakhilome has declared November the Month of Comfort during the November Global Communion Service, delivering a message centred on God’s continuing grace, divine consolation and the blessings believers carry from one month into another. Reflecting on October, which was observed as the Month of Mercies, Pastor Chris explained that the blessings received in […]

Iran and Qatari Mediators Hold Third Day of Talks to End US-Iran War

Iranian negotiators and Qatari mediators have entered a third consecutive day of discussions aimed at securing an agreement to end the eight-month US-Israeli war on Iran, as diplomatic efforts intensify to prevent another escalation in the Middle East. The negotiations, taking place in Doha, follow extensive consultations between Qatari and Iranian officials in Tehran on […]