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UN warns of mass displacement, rising casualties, global supply chain disruption as Middle East war enters tenth day

The United Nations (UN) has reported a dramatic escalation in human suffering across the Middle East as the conflict involving Israel, the United States (US) and Iran entered its tenth day on Monday. 

Commonwealth Foreign Affairs Ministers Meeting gets underway in London

The formal meeting of the 26th Commonwealth Foreign Affairs Ministers Meeting (CFAMM) is underway in Lancaster house, London, England.  Representatives from 56 Commonwealth member countries are attending the two-day meeting which kicked off with a retreat yesterday

Belgian synagogue damaged in blast considered antisemitic act

An explosion hit a synagogue in the Belgian city of Liege early on Monday in what authorities said was an ​antisemitic attack that caused damage but no injuries

Oil shipping disruptions hit African economies

Several African countries are feeling the impact of shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz

Nairobi to use $155 million from public offering of shares in Kenya Pipeline Company for airport

Kenya’s President William Ruto says the country will use up to $155 million from an initial public offering of shares in Kenya Pipeline Company to expand the main Nairobi airport

YouTube, TikTok engaging with Indonesia government on child social media block  

TikTok and video platform YouTube are in discussions with Indonesia’s government about its plan to block social media access for children under 16 starting later this month, company ‌officials said on Monday