An artist performs at the Cape Town International Jazz Festival 2026 in Cape Town, South Africa, March 27, 2026.The Cape Town International Jazz Festival 2026 kicked off on Friday night at the Cape Town International Convention Center.This year's festival marked its 23rd edition, attracting over 40

People perform during CubaDupa Festival in Wellington, New Zealand, March 28, 2026.

An aerial drone photo shows a view of the Nyong River in Cameroon, March 27, 2026.

A ceremony marking the one-year anniversary of the Mandalay earthquake that struck on March 28, 2025, was held in Myanmar's capital Nay Pyi Taw on Saturday, according to state-owned Myanmar Radio and Television.During the event, Myanmar's Acting President Senior General Min Aung Hlaing expressed

Three Palestinians were killed by Israeli fire on Saturday in two separate incidents in the Gaza Strip, according to Palestinian medical and security sources.Medical sources said that two Palestinians, identified as brothers from the Qaddoum family, were brought dead to the Baptist Hospital in Gaza

Ethiopia's flagship investment forum, dubbed "Invest in Ethiopia," concluded on Friday with the signing of investment agreements worth over 13 billion U.S. dollars.The fourth edition of the forum was held under the theme "Ethiopia: Ready for Business" in Addis Ababa, the country's capital,

Tongans are expected to face higher fuel costs and possible disruptions to daily life as the Middle East conflict continues to impact oil distribution globally, authorities said Friday.Tongan government leaders provided an update on the challenges facing the country regarding fuel supply at a media

The Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority announced on Saturday another 72-hour extension of the country's airspace closure to all arriving, departing and overflying aircraft, citing ongoing security concerns.In a statement, the authority said the extension will be effective from 12:00 p.m. local time

Twenty two people have been reported dead after a migrant boat drifted for several days at sea off Greece's island of Crete, the Hellenic Coast Guard said on Saturday.Twenty six survivors sending out a distress signal near the island were rescued on Thursday, according to a press release. The

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Saturday called for maximum restraint over the conflict in the Middle East, warning that further escalation could trigger serious and lasting damage across the region.Speaking at the International Strategic Communication Summit in Istanbul, Fidan said the

Fiji is expected to release a comprehensive plan to address the global energy crisis triggered by the Middle East conflict, with the adoption of green energy being a key component of these measures.Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Tourism and Civil Aviation Viliame Gavoka told Fiji

Yemen's Houthi armed forces said on Saturday that they had launched a barrage of ballistic missiles toward southern Israel.This marked the group's first such attack since Israel and the United States started massive strikes on Iran a month ago.In a statement, the Houthi group said the operation was

Afghanistan's National Statistics and Information Authority has delivered electronic identity card services to more than 102,000 Afghan citizens living overseas over the past year, local media Tolo news reported on Saturday.According to the report, the services include the issuance of new

A woman makes orange blossom water during the Zahria Festival in Marrakech, Morocco, March 27, 2026.The 14th Zahria Festival is held here from March 22 to April 12, featuring traditional folk practices associated with orange blossom water production. This age-old heritage has been handed down

Dr. Henry C. Lee, a world-renowned forensic scientist, died Friday at his home in Henderson, Nevada at the age of 87, according to a release from the University of New Haven.Lee had displayed remarkable strength, grace and resilience during a brief illness, the release said."Dr. Lee was a