King Charles classes Harry and Meghan as 'private citizens'
In the letter, Charles makes clear that the couple's position is "akin to private citizens" and that they should not be addressed as his and her royal highness.
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Russia orders German consulate in Saint Petersburg to close
Russia's foreign ministry said in a statement it was "revoking its consent to the operation of the Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany in Saint Petersburg."
Nepal holds day of mourning as families pray missing still alive
Nepal Army spokesman Raja Ram Basnet said rescue efforts were continuing at "the same tempo" to make sure "that no one is still stranded".
Ethiopia's Tigray rebels say AU mediator not impartial
The federal government and the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) have massed forces on the border of the northern region in recent months, raising fears of a return to the devastating war of 2020-22 that killed some 600,000 people.
China hosts global journalists for four-month media exchange initiative
The journalists are in Beijing for the second half of the 2026 China International Press Communication Centre (CIPCC) programme, one of China’s major media exchange initiatives, hosted under the China Public Diplomacy Association.
AI could pose 'existential risk to humanity', says UN rights chief
Turk warned in particular that "AI that escapes its testing environment or blackmails developers to prevent itself from being turned off, is AI that is too powerful".
Jakarta airport extends closure after volcano eruption
Eight airports halted operations over the weekend after ash was detected in their airspace, disrupting hundreds of flights and leaving more than 170,000 passengers stranded, according to the transport ministry.
India teams search for trapped after deadly Delhi building collapse
"Out of the 10 patients, five were brought dead, while one patient who was in critical condition later succumbed to his injuries," AIIMS said in a statement.
Tanzania delivers 52 tons of medical aid to DRC for Ebola fight
The supplies were handed over in Kinshasa by Tanzania's Deputy Minister for Health Florence Samizi on behalf of the government.
UK's Prince George starts at Eton College
Under a steady drizzle, the 13-year-old prince was welcomed to the world-famous school by its headmaster Simon Henderson who told the future king: "Welcome, good luck, enjoy it."
Chinese EV maker XPeng starts humanoid robot production line
XPeng said the robots will be tested first in its own commercial and industrial settings, allowing the company to refine their algorithms through real-world use before a broader market rollout in 2027.
AU welcomes UN's adoption of maps that show accurate size of Africa
The AU said the adoption of this resolution marks an important step forward. Designed in the 16th century primarily for navigation, the Mercator projection does not accurately reflect the relative surface areas of different regions of the world and significantly understates the true size of the African continent.
Tanzania contains Mount Kilimanjaro fire by over 90%
Kijaji added that the cause of the fire has not yet been established, noting that authorities would conduct a detailed assessment of the impacts on wildlife and other resources once the blaze is completely put out.
IFAD, Equity Group launch $200m climate finance mechanism for East African farmers
The 12-year mechanism comprises 180 million U.S. dollars in lending capital and about 20 million U.S. dollars for technical assistance, with the lending capital expected to generate about 266 million dollars in loans through four investment cycles.
Fire breaks out on Mount Kilimanjaro
Despite the incident, tourism activities within Kilimanjaro National Park, including mountain climbing, continue normally.
UN adopts major map reform to show true scale of continents
The new map -- known as the Equal Earth cartographic projection -- "offers a more accurate representation of the sizes of continental landmasses and to this end is a relevant option for improving the accuracy of the cartographic representation of the world," the resolution says.
China's Xi and wife visit grand Egyptian museum
The two heads of state and their spouses took in the exquisite and imposing stone carvings and inscribed stone pillars. They then gazed out at the pyramids from the museum's observation deck.
Over 162 million children in eastern, southern Africa vulnerable to El Nino: UNICEF
"Across the region, children are facing food and water insecurity, overstretched health services and disrupted learning. Further, major climate shocks will likely push children and the systems they rely on to breaking point," Kadilli said in a statement.
Ebola casts shadow over school reopening in eastern DR Congo
Education authorities in Beni say they are coordinating with health officials to strengthen prevention measures, with Robert Kibonge, head of the Beni educational sub-division, saying officials had been asked to identify the areas most affected by Ebola while some partners had promised to provide additional prevention equipment to schools.
Nicaragua parliament bans opposition from elections
The new amendment extends the president's term from six to seven years, and bans any member of the opposition involved in planning or carrying out a coup d'etat from running for office.
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