[allAfrica] Monrovia -- Many countries in the region continue to grapple with mpox cases, which surged in August 2024, and suspected cases are still rising, according to the Africa Centers for Disease Control (Africa CDC). The continental health agency, however, noted a decline in confirmed cases during the 26th reporting week of 2025.

OCBC will see a leadership change at the turn of the year with Tan Teck Long taking over from current Group CEO Helen Wong, who will retire on Dec 31, the bank announced on Friday (July 11). Tan, 55, who joined OCBC in March 2022 as its head of global wholesale banking, will take on the additional role of deputy CEO effective immediately. Following her retirement, Wong, 64, will remain as chairman of OCBC China and a director of OCBC Hong Kong. She joined OCBC in February 2020 as deputy president and head of global wholesale banking before becoming group CEO in April 2021.She had informed the board last year of her intentions to retire for family reasons and has been spending more time in Hong Kong — where her family is based — since the start of 2025, the bank said.«The board reluctantly accepted Helen's request to retire to spend more time with her family,» said OCBC chairman Andrew Lee. OCBC said that the bank delivered «record profits» for three consecutive years under Wong's leadership.

Uttar Pradesh's energy minister, Arvind Kumar Sharma, faced criticism after responding to electricity complaints in Sultanpur with religious chants instead of direct answers. Locals reported receiving only three hours of power daily. Sharma later claimed on X that the district's power supply status had been shared and that efforts were underway to meet increased demand due to low rainfall.

Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikwad, already facing criticism for assaulting a canteen worker over food quality, has now threatened AIMIM leader Imtiaz Jaleel. This escalation follows Jaleel's condemnation of Gaikwad's initial violent outburst. Police have registered a minor offence against Gaikwad, who remains unapologetic, even as the canteen's license has been suspended due to food safety concerns.

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, while talking to the complainants who sent letters to the Chief Minister's Office and shared their problems, has instructed the officials to take appropriate action on their issues.

In Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, Professor Pragya Agrawal, 55, was found dead at her residence with injuries, prompting a police investigation into unnatural death. Discovered by her domestic help, Agrawal was lying in a pool of blood with cuts on her wrist and neck.

Delhi-NCR experienced earthquake tremors on Friday evening. The quake's magnitude was 3.7. Jhajjar, Haryana, was the epicenter. A similar quake struck the region the previous day. Earlier this year, Delhi-NCR felt tremors in February. Delhi falls under Seismic Zone IV. The region is vulnerable due to its proximity to active fault lines.

The move has come under strong criticism from current and former diplomats who say the cuts will degrade America’s standing in the world and curb U.S. soft power.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s Immigration and Citizenship Agency says the country has not yet begun using the newly introduced national identity card for passport applications due to unresolved technical and institutional coordination challenges.

Mogadishu (HOL) — A former member of Al-Shabab has surrendered to the Somali National Army, citing disillusionment with the group’s violent conduct and its abuse of civilians, religious leaders, and government officials.

Canada is losing one of its best young players — a year from his likely pick as No.1 in the 2026 NHL draft — to the U.S. And the teenager's choice has sent hockey watchers, fans, analysts and officials reeling.

Residents were already on edge after OPP asked them to keep children indoors when a girl was found with serious injuries. Now they're grappling with the news a 17-year-old boy has been charged with attempted murder and sexual assault.

Annoncé à tort passé de vie à trépas depuis plus de 24 heures sur les réseaux sociaux et dans plusieurs quartiers du pays, Janvier Nguema Mboumba a formellement démenti ces rumeurs ce jeudi soir. « Bonsoir. Une mauvaise interprétation d'un post est à l'origine de cette affaire. Je suis vivant », a-t-il écrit sur son compte officiel, mettant un terme aux spéculations. Cette clarification intervient après la diffusion massive de fausses informations qui ont suscité une vive émotion au (...) - SOCIETE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

West Jerusalem has proposed a sealed “humanitarian city” in Rafah to house Palestinians under military control Read Full Article at RT.com

The German chancellor had demanded that Russia pay €500 billion to reconstruct Ukraine Read Full Article at RT.com

A nation enduring informational attacks needs to fight back, spokesman Dmitry Peskov has argued Read Full Article at RT.com

However, reaching the nuclear fuel at the Isfahan facility would not be easy for Tehran, an unnamed official has told the agency Read Full Article at RT.com

A female executive at Moët Hennessy is suing the champagne maker for £1.1million after she was allegedly told she needed 'anti-seduction' training and she was 'gagging for it'.

Members of the powerful hard left union Unite voted to suspend her at its policy conference in Brighton today over her criticism of the walk out that left the city a festering rat-infested mess.

For Africa, the retreat of a long-standing security partner opens a strategic vacuum to be filled by other global actors Read Full Article at RT.com

The Mahisagar River bridge collapse in Gujarat's Vadodara district has claimed 19 lives, with rescue operations ongoing for two missing individuals. A section of the 40-year-old bridge collapsed, sending vehicles into the river. Preliminary reports suggest pedestal and articulation failure as the cause, leading to the suspension of four engineers and a statewide bridge survey.

Nimisha Priya, an Indian nurse, is facing execution in Yemen. Her husband, Tomy Thomas, remains hopeful. The Indian government is exploring diplomatic options to save her life. The Supreme Court will urgently hear a plea regarding the case. Nimisha was convicted of murdering her business partner in 2018. Her final appeal was rejected in 2023.

Gurugram Police have refuted speculation surrounding the murder of national tennis player Radhika Yadav, clarifying that her father, Deepak Yadav, committed the crime due to disagreements over her running a tennis academy. Despite the family's financial stability from rental properties, Deepak objected to Radhika's work, leading to frequent arguments and ultimately, the fatal shooting at their residence.

Political tensions flared as a video surfaced, allegedly showing a Maharashtra minister near a bag of cash. Meanwhile, NSA Ajit Doval challenged foreign media to provide evidence of Indian casualties from Operation Sindoor. Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge criticized PM Modi for his alleged silence against Donald Trump's claims regarding the India-Pakistan ceasefire.

Beijing had imposed restrictions on the magnets in April Read Full Article at RT.com

Rio showed that the bloc isn’t in crisis – it’s in transition Read Full Article at RT.com

Þórunn Sveinbjarnardóttir, Speaker of Parliament, has just invoked Article 71 of the Parliamentary Procedures Act, calling for an immediate vote to end debate on a bill and move directly to a vote on the matter.

Germany is ready to buy US-made air defense systems for Ukraine, Chancellor Merz has claimed Read Full Article at RT.com

The US president has indicated that some American weaponry could be bought by European countries and sent to Ukraine Read Full Article at RT.com

Agents of a “Ukrainian terrorist organization” were arrested in border Bryansk Region, the security agency has reported Read Full Article at RT.com

The video features a blend of dark comedy, views of the Afghan countryside, and military visuals Read Full Article at RT.com