Iran says ‘no direct negotiations’ underway with US, only exchanging messages via mediators
Iran is not currently holding direct negotiations with Washington, but only exchanging messages through mediators, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said […]
August 9, 2026
Zimbabwe limits gold-buying incentives to $300 million as it weighs the cost of backing its currency
Zimbabwe will cap government spending on its gold-buying incentive scheme at $300 million this year and review the program as
Israel rejects Donald Trump’s 15-point plan to end Gaza war
Israel on Sunday rejected US President Donald Trump’s 15-point Gaza Peace Plan saying it would not withdraw from the Palestinian
Ukraine denies targeting Bulgaria as drone explodes near pipeline, Kyiv promises inquiry
An unidentified drone of a type used by Kyiv’s army exploded near a pipeline bordering Bulgaria and Romania. The drone
Sir Sam Jonah takes Abuja land dispute with Nigeria to ICC arbitration
Ghanaian businessman and mining executive Sir Sam Jonah has commenced international arbitration proceedings against the Nigerian government over a 501-hectare
ECG announces four-day power outage schedule for parts of Accra East
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced a four-day planned maintenance exercise that will result in temporary power outages