South Africa’s president discusses US disinformation with Musk
President Cyril Ramaphosa takes up disinformation concerns with Elon Musk after Trump’s remarks on South Africa’s land expropriation act.
Zelenskyy’s nuclear weapons demand is ‘madness’ Kremlin says
Reactions from Moscow come after Ukrainian president said Kyiv should be given nuclear weapons to ensure its security if Ukraine’s NATO membership process takes too long
Palestinians reject Trump’s Gaza plan, vow to stay
“We are not going anywhere. Trump can keep his ideas, money, and beliefs,” said Samir Abu Basel from Gaza City
Taliban shuts down women’s radio station in Afghanistan
According to the Ministry of Information and Culture, the station was suspended for “multiple violations,” marking another crackdown on local media outlets in Afghanistan
Trump proposes U.S. takeover of Gaza, envisions luxury resort
Speaking alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House, Trump made the surprise announcement, drawing audible gasps from the press
Deported Palestinian convicts arrive in Turkey under ceasefire deal
A Turkish security source confirmed that the 15 deported convicts traveled via Egypt but provided no additional details
Tebboune: No israel ties before Palestinian statehood
Algeria’s commitment to Palestinian statehood remains stronger than normalization with Israel, says Tebboune.
Gazans in Egypt resist displacement and contemplate return
Trump’s controversial plan to relocate a significant portion of Gaza’s population to Egypt and Jordan has faced widespread condemnation across the Arab world
USAID officials placed on leave after blocking Musk’s DOGE access
Neither the State Department nor USAID has commented on the matter
Greek islands hit by quakes, no volcanic link found
Authorities have advised residents and tourists to stay updated through official channels and adhere to any safety guidelines
Hundreds of thousands rally in Germany against far-right shift
More than 160,000 demonstrators protested in Berlin against the CDU’s controversial cooperation with the far-right AfD to pass an anti-immigration bill.
Saudi crown prince hosts Syria’s interim president
Syria’s interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa meets Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman.
Johannesburg celebrates unveiling of Hindu temple and complex
The largest Hindu temple in the southern hemisphere opened in Johannesburg, drawing worshippers and marking a new center for cultural and spiritual exchange.
Did Israel assassinate JFK ?
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Trump says US air strikes hit IS operatives in Somalia
The US military carried out air strikes on IS targets in Somalia’s Puntland region, President Trump confirmed, stating the attacks killed key operatives.
41 bodies recovered from US capital mid-air collision: Fire chief
Of them, 28 have been positively identified, says John Donnelly
Belize joins South Africa’s ICJ genocide case against Israel
Belize has filed to join South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice over the ongoing violence in Gaza.
Commodities giant Trafigura fined in Swiss bribery case
Swiss court convicts commodities firm Trafigura over Angola bribery case involving oil contracts and penalties.
Kremlin rejects Trump’s BRICS tariff threat
Speaking on Thursday, Trump reiterated his threat of 100% tariffs on BRICS members if they moved to replace the U.S. dollar as a reserve currency
UN says Israeli law blocking UNRWA must be overturned
The UN human rights office has urged Israel to repeal a law restricting UNRWA, warning that it undermines essential aid and services for Palestinian refugees.
American Airlines jet, army helicopter crash over Potomac
President Donald Trump says he has been fully briefed on the ‘terrible accident,’ adding he is monitoring the situation
Romanian security contractors surrender to Rwanda
Dozens of Romanian security contractors working in the Democratic Republic of Congo have surrendered to Rwandan authorities after intense fighting with M23 rebels.
Belgium seeks extradition of two suspects in Brussels attack probe
Dutch newspaper De Limburger reported that the suspect apprehended in the Netherlands is a 25-year-old man
French colonial past: Report details violence in Cameroon
A newly released report commissioned by the French government has concluded that France employed “extreme violence” during Cameroon’s fight for independence in the late 1950s.