
Rwanda goes fully interoperable (eKash), a unified instant digital payment system
The system officially went live on July 14, 2026.

The system officially went live on July 14, 2026.

China’s railway sector saw passenger numbers rise by 5 percent, supported by expanded services and growing cross-border travel.

The attacks followed several days of missile and drone exchanges between Iran and the United States, marking another major escalation in the regional conflict.

Russia says it has intercepted a large-scale drone attack targeting the capital, Moscow, as fighting between Russian and Ukrainian forces continues.

President Paul Kagame is in Doha, where he joined Qatari leaders and citizens in paying his final respects to former Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who ruled the country from 1995 to 2013.

Rwanda pays tribute to Lindsey Graham following his death, highlighting his contribution to bilateral relations and global cooperation.

Iran’s Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has declared that Iran will avenge the death of his father, Ali Khamenei, who was killed in a US airstrike in late February 2026.

Record-breaking temperatures across Europe led to thousands of excess deaths as scientists warned of intensifying climate change effects.

President Paul Kagame has extended his condolences to Qatar’s Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and the Qatari people following the death of his father, former Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani.

Former Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, has died at the age of 74, according to an announcement from the Office of the Emir of Qatar.