Cyclone Idai

Cyclone Idai death toll in Africa rises sharply

The official death toll from Cyclone Idai, which tore through southern Africa more than a week ago, rose sharply as more deaths were confirmed. Some 1.7 million people are…

The UN appeals for help in Mozambique

The UN is stepping up calls for help in Mozambique as aid agencies struggle to assist tens of thousands of people battered by one of southern Africa's most powerful cyclones,…

Victims of Cyclone Idai in southern Africa surpass 500

A week after Cyclone Idai lashed southern Africa, flooding is continuing as torrential rains caused the Marowanyati dam to overflow in Zimbabwe, putting populations in the region at risk. The…

CDU/CSU calls for cannabis rethink 2 years in

Government ministers from Germany's conservative CDU and CSU parties on Wednesday called for changes...

Hopes dim for swift end to Iran war after Trump speech, oil prices surge anew

Hopes for a swift end to the Middle East war faded on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump vow...

Updated – Malta News Briefing – Thursday 2 April 2026

Updated 0900 IAC Invests in Malta Aviation Hub, Safeguards Jobs and Expands Workforce: Internatio...

China Raises Alarm Over Japan’s Missile Deployment

China has expressed deep concern over Japan’s decision to deploy long-range missiles in Kumamoto and...

Malta’s economic momentum shows resilience as confidence cools slightly

Malta’s economy continued to exhibit solid performance in early 2026, with business activity and sen...

Israel says it will keep control over part of southern Lebanon

Israel’s defense minister has announced plans to establish a buffer zone within southern Lebanon, st...

US journalist abducted in Baghdad

An American freelance reporter has been kidnapped in Baghdad, with officials saying a suspect has li...

Ukrainian drones strike Russian oil terminal

Ukrainian drones have hit Russia’s Baltic Sea port of Ust-Luga for the fifth time in 10 days, as Kyi...

Employer Bodies Say Cannabis has No Role to Play in Youth Football

Employers’ associations within the Malta Council for Economic and Social Development, including Malt...

Trump, Rubio say war ‘finish line’ is approaching

The United States has indicated that its military operations in Iran could conclude within weeks, ev...