Chile restores power after nationwide outage
The blackout, triggered by a transmission line failure in northern Chile on Tuesday afternoon, cut power to millions, including major mining operations
Hamas returns hostage bodies as Israel frees prisoners
The truce, in effect since Jan. 19, has largely held despite repeated setbacks
Egypt refuses Israeli opposition leader’s call to govern Gaza
Egypt refused an Israeli opposition leader’s plan for Cairo to administer Gaza, warning that such ideas would only extend the conflict rather than lead to a sustainable resolution.
Algeria denounces new French sanctions as threats, harassment
It comes amid a dispute over the deportation of Algerian nationals and broader tensions stemming from France’s colonial history.
Arctic ‘Doomsday’ seed vault gains over 14,000 new crop samples
Located deep inside a mountain on a remote Norwegian Arctic island, the vault serves as a last-resort backup for the world’s gene banks
Algerian minister in Spain amidst rapprochement efforts
Algerian Interior Minister Ibrahim Murad has begun an official visit to Spain, marking the first such visit since a diplomatic crisis between the two countries in 2022.
British businessman found dead in Kenyan forest
A British businessman, Campbell Scott, was found dead in a Kenyan forest after disappearing from Nairobi, with police arresting two suspects as part of the investigation into his death.
Kenyan officer killed in violent gang clash during Haiti mission
The officer was part of a Kenyan contingent engaged in operations aimed at curbing gang violence in the area
UN chief calls for peace as Ukraine war marks three years
Guterres remarks come ahead of a contentious U.N. debate in New York, where the United States is pushing for a resolution aimed at ending the war
Friedrich Merz set to lead Germany after conservative victory
Germany’s conservative CDU/CSU, led by Friedrich Merz, won the elections, with the far-right AfD doubling its support to 19.5 percent.
Israel intensifies West Bank crackdown as tanks roll into Jenin
Israeli tanks rolled into the occupied West Bank for the first time since 2002, intensifying a military crackdown as officials vow to prevent Palestinians from returning to conflict zones.
Israel’s delay in releasing prisoners threatens ceasefire terms
Hamas accuses Israel of violating a ceasefire and prisoner exchange deal by delaying the release of Palestinian detainees, urging mediators to pressure Israel to fulfill its commitments.
DRC conflict prompts US to evacuate diplomats from Burundi
The US Embassy in Burundi has ordered the families of its personnel to leave the country and authorized the departure of non-essential employees.
Hamas frees 5 hostages in Gaza after confirming body of Shiri Bibas
Israel is expected to release 602 Palestinian prisoners, including those detained during the conflict
UN raises alarm over ongoing Israeli operations in West Bank
Nearly 2,300 Palestinians, including over 1,000 children, have been displaced in the West Bank due to intensified Israeli operations and settler violence, according to the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs.
Trump claims Ukraine lacks leverage in negotiations with Russia
Trump stated that he does not consider Zelensky’s presence crucial in Ukraine-Russia negotiations, arguing that Kyiv lacks leverage and has made it difficult to reach a peace deal.
Hamas names six Israeli captives for Saturday release
Eliya Cohen, Omer Shem-Tov, Omer Wenkert, Tal Shoham, Avera Mengistu, and Hisham Al-Sayed to be released Saturday
Rwanda minister sanctioned by US amid DRC fighting
The United States has imposed sanctions on Rwandan Minister James Kabarebe for his support of the M23 armed group fighting in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
Italy opens terrorism investigation into oil tanker explosions
The Seajewel is one of four tankers affected by unexplained explosions in recent weeks
Swedish police: Quick response prevented more deaths
Swedish authorities confirmed that their rapid response to a mass shooting in Örebro earlier this month helped prevent additional fatalities. Despite initial confusion at the scene, police were able to end the attack, though the motive remains unclear as investigations continue
Uganda to host deported asylum seekers from the Netherlands
The Dutch government is proceeding with a controversial plan to deport failed asylum seekers to Uganda if they cannot return to their home countries.
Hamas returns bodies of 4 Israeli captives in Gaza deal
Bodies of 4 captives handed over to Red Cross representatives in Khan Younis city
Netherlands sends back looted Benin Bronzes to Nigeria
The Netherlands has returned 119 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria, marking the largest repatriation of artifacts linked to the 1897 British expedition that looted them.
Italy arrests 27 in drug trafficking bust, migrants used as couriers
The arrests took place in Italy, Albania, and Spain, with 20 suspects held in custody and seven placed under house arrest