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Oldest human remains outside Africa found in cave on Mt CarmelNine Asian Football Confederation teams have secured qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the first edition to feature 48 teams and be jointly hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada. The qualifiers include established contenders Australia, Japan, Iran, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Iraq, as well as debutants Jordan and Uzbekistan.
1 June 2026 · Informanté →
Nine Asian Football Confederation teams have secured qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the first edition to feature 48 teams and be jointly hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada. The qualifiers include established contenders Australia, Japan, Iran, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Iraq, as well as debutants Jordan and Uzbekistan.
1 June 2026 · Informanté →
Spain's World Cup campaign is shadowed by injury concerns, with star winger Lamine Yamal potentially missing the opening two matches against Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia due to a hamstring injury, and key players including Ballon d'Or winner Rodri struggling with recent injuries. Coach Luis de la Fuente has nonetheless expressed confidence that Spain can win the tournament.
28 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Mohamed Salah, 33, leads Egypt at what is likely his final World Cup, seeking a first tournament victory for the Pharaohs after three previous campaigns without a win. Salah recently ended his nine-year Liverpool career with 257 goals before joining Al-Ittihad.
28 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The government's proposed 51% local ownership requirement for future mining licences has strained relations with the Chamber of Mines, which raised concerns about investor confidence and capital flight. The article argues that while foreign investment is important to the mining sector, Namibia's minerals belong first to Namibians and the country must balance competing interests.
27 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Brazil's all-time leading goalscorer Neymar was recalled to the national team for the World Cup after a near three-year absence, the biggest surprise in coach Carlo Ancelotti's 26-man squad. Neymar, who last played for Brazil in 2023 before injuries sidelined him, has now rejoined Santos and earned selection for the tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
18 May 2026 · The Namibian →
President Trump dismissed Iran's response to US proposals to end the war as "totally unacceptable." Iran's proposal, sent via Pakistan as mediator, included an immediate end to the war on all fronts, a halt to the US naval blockade of Iranian ports, guarantees against further attacks on Iran, compensation for war damage, and emphasis on Iranian sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz.
11 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The Strait of Hormuz, a narrow sea passage between Iran and Oman connecting the Persian Gulf to the Arabian Sea, is a critical global shipping route; geopolitical tensions there, particularly between the US and Iran, can disrupt maritime traffic and affect countries far away including Namibia.
4 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Inter Milan won their third Serie A title in six seasons with a 2-0 victory over Parma on Sunday, with goals from Marcus Thuram and Henrikh Mkhitaryan. The victory comes under first-season coach Cristian Chivu, who replaced Simone Inzaghi after Inter's collapse last season.
4 May 2026 · The Namibian →
LIV Golf announced it is seeking long-term financial partners as Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund reportedly stops financing the series at the end of 2026. The breakaway golf tour, founded in 2021, has spent billions of Saudi dollars to attract top players including Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm.
30 April 2026 · The Namibian →
The United Arab Emirates has announced it will leave the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (Opec) and Opec+ effective 1 May to pursue its own energy strategies and "national interests", a move the UAE says reflects its "long-term strategic and economic vision and evolving energy profile."
28 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Mohamed Suleiman, a journalist trapped in Sudan's el-Fasher for three years by a communications blackout during the civil war, finally reached Port Sudan in January and reconnected with the world. His account documents systematic killings, famine conditions, and the inability of the international community to stop the fighting or provide adequate humanitarian aid.
15 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Failed Middle East negotiations between Iran and the United States risk returning energy prices higher, while Namibia's fuel price increases of N$2.50 per litre for petrol and N$4.00 per litre for diesel are expected to trigger inflation across the economy, particularly affecting transport-dependent sectors like agriculture and mining.
13 April 2026 · New Era →
Iran and the United States failed to reach a deal on Sunday to end the Middle East conflict, with disagreements over control of the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's enriched uranium stockpile, though both sides have maintained a temporary ceasefire and Pakistan continues to facilitate dialogue.
13 April 2026 · New Era →
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said the European Union should consider temporarily suspending its strict spending rules if the Iran war and resulting energy shock worsens. Brussels cautioned that such a suspension is only possible if the EU experiences a severe economic crisis, which it said is not currently the case.
10 April 2026 · New Era →
Ismail Omar Guelleh, who has ruled Djibouti since 1999, is poised to extend his control of the strategically important Horn of Africa nation in a presidential election widely dismissed as uncompetitive, with the opposition divided and a human rights monitor calling it a "masquerade."
9 April 2026 · New Era →
As a US deadline looms for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, new strikes rocked Tehran with both sides rejecting an international ceasefire proposal. President Trump has warned of "complete demolition" of Iranian infrastructure if the deadline is not met, while Iran's military dismissed his threats and Iranian officials reject demands to end their control of the strategic chokepoint.
8 April 2026 · New Era →
China has joined Pakistan in proposing a five-point plan to broker a ceasefire in the Middle East war, motivated by concerns that prolonged conflict threatens global economic stability and supplies to its industrial base. Beijing's move marks a diplomatic shift and comes ahead of trade talks between Xi Jinping and Donald Trump.
1 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Israel and Iran exchanged missile fire as US President Trump signals possible military operations against Iran's oil infrastructure, sending global oil prices toward US$100–$117 per barrel. The Middle East conflict is disrupting global energy supplies, with analysts warning that further US or Iranian action could drive prices to historic highs.
31 March 2026 · New Era →
Pakistan has emerged as an unlikely intermediary in escalating US-Iran tensions, leveraging its relationship with US President Trump, its geographic proximity and cultural ties to Iran, and its lack of involvement in the conflict. However, the role carries significant risks: Pakistan depends on oil through the Strait of Hormuz, faces domestic pro-Iran sentiment, and could be dragged into the conflict through its defence pact with Saudi Arabia while also managing security threats from Afghanistan and India.
31 March 2026 · The Namibian →
New Zealand thrashed 10-man Chile 4-1 in Auckland on Monday, securing their first-ever win against South American opposition ahead of the World Cup this summer. In a separate World Cup qualifier, Cape Verde beat Finland on penalties after drawing 1-1.
30 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Iran's parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf accused the United States of plotting a ground attack despite diplomatic rhetoric, following the arrival of a US amphibious assault ship carrying 3,500 military personnel in the Middle East. The escalating regional conflict has involved aerial bombardment, Iranian retaliatory strikes on Gulf states, attacks on aluminium plants, and involvement by Houthi forces and Iraq, threatening global energy markets and shipping routes.
30 March 2026 · New Era →
New Zealand were beaten 2-0 by Finland in Auckland while World Cup debutants Cape Verde lost 4-2 to Chile in a match where they were reduced to 10 men. Both teams are preparing for the World Cup in North America this summer.
28 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Mohamed Salah announced he will leave Liverpool at the end of the season after nine years at the club, marking the end of a glorious era and leaving the Premier League side to face another expensive rebuild. The 33-year-old Egyptian winger has scored 255 goals for the Reds and won multiple titles, but endured a difficult season marked by poor form, benching, and a public row with manager Arne Slot before a January reconciliation.
26 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Iran has threatened to target desalination plants in the region after claiming damage to its own water and energy infrastructure in conflict with Israel and the US, with experts warning that attacks on such facilities in the Middle East—where desalination supplies most of the region's drinking water—could trigger catastrophic humanitarian and economic consequences.
24 March 2026 · New Era →
Explosions struck Tehran following a night of bombing as US President Trump pressed allies to help protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz; the conflict, now in its third week, has spread to Lebanon and Iraq, displaced millions, and driven oil prices up five percent, though major allies including Britain, Germany, Japan, and Australia have refused military involvement.
18 March 2026 · New Era →
An Electoral Commission commissioner argues that US and Israeli military strategy targeting Iran's leadership has backfired due to Iran's decentralized command structure and the religious significance of slain leaders as martyrs. He suggests Iran is pursuing a war of attrition, leveraging low-cost drone technology to impose unsustainable defense costs on its adversaries.
18 March 2026 · The Namibian →
The war in the Middle East and closure of the Strait of Hormuz have disrupted global container shipping, with fuel surcharges rising and transit costs nearly doubling as commercial vessels face attacks and alternative routes grow longer. Importers worldwide, including those bringing goods to Namibia via global supply chains, face pressure to absorb costs or pass them to consumers.
16 March 2026 · New Era →
Flights at Dubai airport gradually resumed on Monday following a drone-related incident that sparked a fire at a nearby fuel tank, with no injuries reported. The incident occurred amid Iranian drone and missile attacks on the UAE, which has intercepted the majority of projectiles but continues to face disruptions to civil infrastructure and travel.
16 March 2026 · The Namibian →
The US is moving parts of its Thaad anti-missile system from South Korea to the Middle East amid the Israel-Iran conflict, reportedly to bolster defences as Iranian strikes strain weapons inventory. The redeployment has prompted South Korea's president to publicly oppose the move, citing concerns for Seoul's deterrence capability, while China reiterated its longstanding opposition to Thaad's presence in the region.
13 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Iran launched fresh attacks on energy installations across the Gulf, hitting Bahrain's Al Ma'ameer refinery complex and prompting major producers in Bahrain, Qatar, and Kuwait to declare force majeure, warning of possible export disruptions. Oil prices surged to their highest levels since 2022 as regional conflict sparked market volatility and US embassy staff evacuations from Saudi Arabia.
10 March 2026 · New Era →