Benin is granting citizenship to people of African descent through a new programme aimed at reconnecting the diaspora with the country’s role in the transatlantic slave trade.

BBC says a Russian recruiter used Telegram to lure Arab men with pay and passports, then sent many to the front

The White House says President Trump is considering air strikes on Iran over a deadly crackdown on protesters, while keeping a diplomatic channel open.

Rights groups say hundreds have been killed and thousands detained as Iran steps up a nationwide crackdown on protests

Iranians staged fresh nationwide protests as authorities imposed a sweeping internet blackout, security forces killed dozens, and leaders in Iran and abroad exchanged sharp warnings.

China and the African Union pledged to safeguard Global South interests and deepen cooperation on trade, security, and cultural exchanges.

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met to strengthen trade, investment, and regional cooperation.

US and South African officials quietly agreed to allow the continuation of a controversial refugee programme for white Afrikaners despite diplomatic tensions.

Trump says Washington is running Venezuela for now and suggests a Colombia operation is possible, as Petro condemns Maduro’s arrest

Trump says the US will administer Venezuela post-Maduro until a secure transition

Delta Force operates in total secrecy. From Iran to Mogadishu to Caracas, this is the unit Washington never names

Trump says Maduro and his wife were captured and flown out after US strikes as Caracas declares a state of emergency

Trump warned of US action over Iran’s protest crackdown as Tehran accused Washington and Israel of stirring unrest

Trump says Israel can strike Iran’s missile and nuclear facilities as diplomacy collapses

The EU urged respect for Somalia’s sovereignty and called for dialogue after Israel recognised Somaliland as independent.

Putin warned Russia would achieve its military goals by force as fighting continues in eastern Ukraine, while Kyiv seeks a peaceful resolution.

A Falcon 50 jet crashed shortly after taking off from Ankara, killing Libya’s armed forces chief, four aides and two French crew members.

Immigrant rights groups have sued the Trump administration, arguing its decision to end temporary protected status for South Sudanese migrants is unlawful and discriminatory.

Rubio says decisions are nearing in a U.S. review that could blacklist MB-linked entities

Naftali Bennett has called for Benjamin Netanyahu to resign, accusing his office of treason over alleged Qatari funding and information leaks during the Gaza war.

The United States has intensified intelligence flights over Nigeria, deepening security cooperation amid concerns over militant violence and religious killings that Nigerian officials dispute.

Ilhan Omar said ICE agents stopped her son, raising concerns about racial profiling as tensions grow over US immigration policy and rhetoric targeting Somalis.

US Representative Sarah Jacobs accused the Trump administration of worsening Sudan’s war through aid cuts, weak diplomacy, and failure to confront foreign arms backers.

Egypt and the UAE focused on Sudan’s escalating war during talks in Abu Dhabi, stressing coordination to support peace efforts and strengthen regional security.