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CAIRO — High-level delegations from Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey were in Tehran on Monday for meetings with Iranian authorities to try to avert renewed fighting between Iran and Israel and the United States, two regional officials said. The talks come as many in Iran are girding themselves for the possible return to a return to all-out war, as Israeli and American leaders have been sharpening their threats ahead of pending elections in both countries, while Iranian leaders have remained defiant.Saudi Defense Minister Khalid bin Salman, Pakistan army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir and Ibrahim Kalin, the head of Turkey’s…

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) says it has approved a weekly allowance of N100,000 per person for people quarantined following possible exposure to Nigeria’s confirmed Ebola patient in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Jide Idris, director-general of the NCDC, announced the allowance at a media briefing in Abuja on Sunday, saying some contacts had complained that quarantine was preventing them from running their businesses and meeting their family obligations. He said the agency had been paying for accommodation and meals for those staying in designated facilities but decided to provide additional financial assistance after some requested…

Spinning operations at Fine Spinners’ Kampala mill, photographed in 2026. Photo: Fine Spinners Uganda Limited. Fine Spinners Uganda Limited is investing an additional USD 5 million in machinery at its Kampala textile mill, with a new weaving operation intended to broaden its product range and support expansion into African and overseas markets. The investment offers a concrete example of how a manufacturer can connect locally grown cotton with more stages of industrial production. Its commercial test will be whether additional capacity becomes sustained orders, higher exports and greater demand for Ugandan cotton. In written responses to AfricaBusiness.com on 28 September…

SAO PAULO, BRAZIL – OCTOBER 24: Luiz Inácio Lula Da Silva, incumbent president of Brazil and presidential candidate for Partido dos Trabalhadores (PT) waves a Brazil flag during a rally ahead of the presidential runoff at Avenida Paulista on October 24, 2026 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Alexandre Schneider | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesLuiz Inácio Lula da Silva has won an unprecedented fourth term as Brazil’s president, overturning a first-round deficit to beat Senator Flávio Bolsonaro in a runoff that split the country almost evenly.Lula took 51.8% of valid votes to Bolsonaro’s 48.2%, according to the Superior Electoral Court,…

Babygrlzae Says Up-And-Coming Artists Need More Than Singles To Build Their Careers. Babygrlzae has shared her thoughts on why emerging musicians should consider releasing both singles and full-length projects as they build their careers. Babygrlzae Says Up-And-Coming Artists Need More Than Singles To Build Their Careers Responding to a fan who asked on Instagram whether upcoming artists should focus on singles or complete music projects, Babygrlzae explained that both formats serve different purposes and can contribute to an artist’s growth. “Honestly both are important,” she wrote. “Singles allow you to put more energy into 1 song so it’s easier to…

Darryn Fortuin’s 77th-minute penalty goal secured victory for the Northam Rhinos over the much-fancied College Rovers in a nail-biting Gold Cup final at KP3 Kings Park on Sunday. The 22-20 win secured the Limpopo side its first open-club national title, a full decade after a winless 2016 tournament debut. For Rovers, who led 20-19 with three minutes left, it was a fourth final defeat since the Gold Cup era began in 2013. The Rhinos raced to a 14-0 lead inside 10 minutes through a penalty try and a touchdown from hooker Khwezi Mkhafu, converted by Fortuin. Rovers absorbed the pressure…

On October 19, Gyeonggi, South Korea’s most populous province, held a post-funeral ceremony ahead of a firefighter’s internment. More than 2,700 people filled the indoor stadium. Choo Mi-ae, the provincial governor, stood on the green sports surfacing, tears streaming down her face. File after file of uniformed firefighters weaved around her amid dirgeful tributes. Of course, the firefighter’s burial signified the loss and sacrifice of a serviceman who braved a conflagration to save lives. Yet, it also rang the death knell for the ruling Democratic Party’s approval ratings.  The same day, Realmeter, an authoritative pollster, released a poll. The DP’s…

The death toll from a drone strike Monday on a market in an area disputed between Sudan and South Sudan has risen to 153 and is likely even higher, a local official told AFP on Wednesday. Authorities in Abyei district said the strike on the Amiet market involved the use of multiple munitions and was carried out by the Sudanese army. FRANCE 24’s Mark Owen speaks with Jan Pospisil, Sudan Affairs Analyst at the Peace and Conflict Resolution Evidence Platform. He says that for a long time the Sudanese army has tried “to portray a picture internationally that they are…

Alexander Isak scored for the third consecutive Premier League game as Liverpool defeated Brighton 2-0 on Sunday, giving manager Andoni Iraola his first league victory at Anfield. Liverpool struck twice in quick succession in the first half, with Pascal Gross scoring an own goal before Isak added the second. Isak has now scored six goals in seven league appearances this season, including three in his last four matches. The victory also gave Iraola his first taste of Premier League success at Anfield. The Spaniard had failed to win his first three league games at the venue since arriving from Bournemouth…

Zambian music star 6.1 Wegoviral has released a brand-new single titled “Heavenly Father,” featuring sensational male vocalist Izrael. The song reflects his faith in God and acknowledges that without Him, he is nothing. On the record, 6.1 Wegoviral expresses his dependence on God, recognising Him as the source of his strength and guidance. The song carries a message of humility, gratitude and faith, reminding listeners of the importance of keeping God at the centre of their lives. With Izrael lending his vocals to the collaboration, “Heavenly Father” delivers a message about trusting God and acknowledging His place in one’s life.…