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Renowned Malawian freelance photojournalist Ras Peter Kansengwa passed away on Friday, June 19, 2026. Tributes from across the country have poured in for him, with colleagues and the public remembering him as a humble, passionate, and dedicated professional who stayed true to his work.

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Oil Prices Slide 5% as Ceasefire Talks Cool Geopolitical Tensions

Global energy markets saw a sharp downturn Sunday, with Brent crude tumbling 5% amid cautious optimism that ongoing US-Israel-Iran ceasefire negotiations could ease geopolitical risks.

The drop reflects traders unwinding the “conflict premium” that has buoyed prices in recent weeks. Analysts note that while President Donald Trump’s mixed signals left uncertainty about a permanent deal, even tentative progress has been enough to trigger a sell-off in oil futures.

Market watchers say the next few days will be critical: a breakthrough in talks could stabilize supply expectations, while any setback may reignite volatility.