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Guterres urges shift from military spending to peace, development in 2026 appeal

As the world enters 2026 amid deepening global crises, United Nations (UN) Secretary-General António Guterres has issued a stark but hopeful New Year appeal.

Ivory Coast’s ruling party increases its majority in weekend vote

Ivory Coast’s ruling party increased its majority in parliament in elections held at the weekend, while the main opposition party, led by former Credit Suisse Chief Executive Officer Tidjane Thiam, lost half of its seats, provisional results showed.

Severe weather worsens humanitarian crisis in Gaza

Severe weather conditions have caused further casualties and heightened health risks in Gaza earlier this week, according to the United Nations (UN) Office for the Co-ordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA).

Tiger Woods turns 50 as Champions Tour eligibility beckons

Golf icon Tiger Woods marked his 50th birthday on Tuesday, a milestone that makes the 15-time major champion eligible to compete on the PGA Tour Champions circuit.

UN, US formalise $2 billion humanitarian aid agreement

The United Nations (UN) and the United States (US) have formalised a $2 billion humanitarian assistance agreement aimed at supporting global relief operations amid rising humanitarian needs worldwide.

SA’s last manganese smelter on the brink as high power costs weigh: CEO

Transalloys, which operates South Africa’s (SA) last functioning manganese smelter, may have to close the plant and cut hundreds of jobs if its soaring electricity costs are not brought down, its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) said on Tuesday.