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Australia approves world-first chlamydia vaccine for koala

Koala (Photo: mihtiander / Getty Images) A vaccine to treat chlamydia in Australia’s koala population has been approved, marking a world-first. According to Sky News, researchers developed the vaccine to protect the marsupial, as chlamydia accounts for half of koala deaths in the country’s wild populations. Koalas are also vulnerable to habitat loss, attacks from animals, and vehicle collisions. The species was declared critically endangered in 2022.

11 September, 2025

Entertainment

King Charles and Prince Harry meet for first time in over a year

Britain’s King Charles and Prince Harry (Photo: Radar Online) Britain’s King Charles and Prince Harry met for the first time in more than a year and a half, sharing tea at Clarence House in London. Harry had recently expressed a desire to repair his relationship with his father following a series of family rifts. Prince William did not meet with Harry during his visit to the UK from the United […]

11 September, 2025

Crime

Seven Chinese nationals sentenced for trafficking and forced labour in South Africa

Seven Chinese nationals sentenced for trafficking and forced labour in South Africa (Photo: BBC Buthanani Thobela/Department of Labour) A South African court has sentenced seven Chinese nationals to 20 years in prison after convicting them of trafficking migrants from Malawi into South Africa and forcing them into labour. The court ruling comes as part of ongoing efforts to combat human trafficking and exploitation within the country.

11 September, 2025

Health / Medical

Dr. Ndume says government must cut out middlemen in procurement of medicines

Dr. Helena Ndume (Photo: CNN) Ophthalmologist Dr. Helena Ndume has raised concerns over medicine shortages at public health facilities, attributing delays and high costs to middlemen. Maria Namupala reports that Dr. Ndume urged the government to eliminate intermediaries and called for investigations at the central medical store to enable direct procurement from suppliers. Meanwhile, Health and Social Services Minister Esperance Luvindao said direct purchases from international suppliers could save over […]

11 September, 2025

APO International

International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC), Saudi EXIM Bank, and OPEC Fund Sign US$ 100 Million Syndicated Financing to Support Fertilizer Imports for Bangladesh

The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) (www.ITFC-IDB.org), a member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, in partnership with Saudi EXIM Bank and the OPEC Fund for International Development (OPEC Fund), announced the signing of a landmark US$100 million Murabaha Financing Facility in favor of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh. The agreement marks a major milestone in supporting Bangladesh’s national food security strategy and enhancing intra-OIC trade cooperation. […]

11 September, 2025

World

Trump condemns killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk

U.S. President Donald Trump and Charlie Kirk (Photo: The Australian) U.S. President Donald Trump has described the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk as a "heinous assassination" and a "dark moment for America." Kirk, a prominent right-wing figure, was shot dead at the age of 31 while speaking at a college campus event in Utah. The manhunt for his killer continues. In a statement from the Oval Office, Trump blamed […]

11 September, 2025

Africa

Congo erects checkpoints as Ebola outbreak expands

Democratic Republic of Congo, Beni state (Photo for illustration purposes by Zohra Bensemra/Reuters) Towns affected by the latest Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo have set up checkpoints to limit population movement, officials said this week. Reuters reports that the country’s health ministry declared the outbreak last week, reporting 28 suspected cases and 15 deaths. Aid workers have warned that the response is underfunded, raising concerns about containment […]

11 September, 2025

Namibia

Political parties push back on ECN logo ban

By: Envaalde Matheus Political parties are defying the Electoral Commission of Namibia’s ban on the use of its logo in campaigns, insisting it is a tool for voter education and not a sign of ECN endorsement. On Wednesday, ECN's Chief Electoral Officer, Peter Shaama, banned the use of the Commission’s logo in campaigns ahead of the 2025 elections, warning it could mislead voters and compromise the Commission’s independence. Parties maintain […]

11 September, 2025

World

Netanyahu demands Qatar take action against Hamas

Qatar’s Prime Minister, Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim al-Thani (Photo: Council of Foreign relations) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called on Qatar to take action against Hamas, warning that Israel may carry out further air strikes if no steps are taken. The warning comes after an Israeli airstrike on Doha on Tuesday targeted senior Hamas leaders, killing five. Qatar’s Prime Minister, Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim al-Thani, said the […]

11 September, 2025