S/Africa extradites six Nigerians wanted in US romance scam
Trump rejects Saudi request for strikes on Houthis – Report
Musk deletes post claiming Trump ‘in the Epstein files’
Trump-Musk showdown threatens US space plans
Trump may get rid of his Tesla after Musk row – Official
Interpol issues red notice for Ghana’s former minister
Trump-Musk blow-up: how it unfolded

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Elon Musk to end US spaceship programme amid clash with Trump
The comments came after Trump and Musk’s nearly year-long political alliance imploded in spectacular fashion.
Former Zambian president Edgar Lungu dies at 68
Lungu had been receiving specialised medical treatment in a clinic in Pretoria, the Patriotic Front, his political party, said in a statement.
Zelensky slams Russia after three killed in drone strike
A total of five people were killed in Pryluky, a city in central Ukraine, including victims from three generations of the same family.
Muslim pilgrims pray at Mount Arafat in hajj apex
Hundreds of pilgrims dressed in white dotted the mount itself, with many more at its foot praying or taking pictures.
US blocks visas for new foreign students at Harvard
Last week, as students graduated, a judge extended a temporary block on Trump’s bid to prevent Harvard from enrolling international students.
Trump orders inquiry into ‘conspiracy’ to hide Biden’s health decline
This comes as a growing chorus of Democrats begin to acknowledge Biden appeared to have been slipping in recent years.
North Korea leader vows ‘unconditional support’ for Russia’s war in Ukraine
North Korea has become one of Moscow’s main allies during its more than three-year Ukraine offensive.
At least 11 killed in stampede at India cricket celebrations
Karnataka state Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said “11 people had died and 33 had been injured” in the crush.
Saudis use AI, drones and thousands of cameras to keep hajj pilgrims safe
It is all part of the tech arsenal that Saudi Arabia is deploying as 1.4 million faithful from across the globe descend on Mecca and its surrounds.
Ukraine wants ceasefire to rearm, mobilise – Putin
Ukraine has been pushing for an unconditional and immediate 30-day truce, issuing its latest proposal to Moscow on Monday.
Russia denies kidnapping 20,000 Ukrainian children
Zakharova accused the Ukrainian government of fabricating the numbers and failing to take any action over the years to substantiate the claims.
‘Disgusting abomination’ – Elon Musk blasts federal spending under Trump
Musk’s comments came just one day before he stepped down as head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) after four months.
Lovers publicly flogged in Indonesia for sex outside marriage
Sexual relations between an unmarried couple is outlawed in Aceh, which imposes a version of sharia, the Islamic legal code.
US expected to block Gaza ceasefire vote at Security Council
It also calls for the “immediate, dignified and unconditional release of all hostages held by Hamas and other groups.”
Saudi urges pilgrims to stay indoors during hajj high point
Officials have beefed up heat mitigation measures hoping to avoid a repeat of last year’s hajj, which saw 1,301 pilgrims die.

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