Three men charged in Sweden for IS-linked terror plot

The suspects, along with a fourth individual, were also charged with membership in a terrorist organization

UN: Greece fails to protect trafficking victims

In a letter to Greek authorities, U.N. Special Rapporteur Siobhán Mullally highlighted 14 cases of trafficked women from West and Central Africa who displayed clear signs of abuse

Chad cuts military ties with France, ends decades-long pact

Chad’s decision to terminate its military pact with France highlights the growing trend of African nations seeking to assert their independence and reduce reliance on Western powers.

Syrian militants seize Aleppo, push towards Hama

This marks a significant turning point in Syria’s long-running civil war

Egypt mediates Hamas-Israel ceasefire talks amid aid crisis

Meanwhile, UNRWA halted aid deliveries via Kerem Shalom after looting incidents

G20 Presidency: South Africa aims to amplify Global South

South Africa has officially assumed the presidency of the G20, marking a historic moment for the African continent.

Anti-Assad Syrian fighters capture Aleppo in significant advance

Syrian rebels have made significant gains in their offensive, capturing Aleppo International Airport and key towns in Idlib and Hama provinces.

Swedish grifter faces backlash after visit to Turkey’s SE region

Thunberg in a vintage move went to her original cause which kicked off her grifting career and condemned Turkey’s environmental policies in “Kurdish-majority regions”

NATO guarantees could stop war’s hot stage, says Zelensky

Zelensky calls for NATO protection over Ukraine’s territories controlled by Kyiv to stop Russia’s escalation and avoid further conflict, offering hope for diplomatic peace efforts.

Israeli army accused of 14 cease-fire breaches in Lebanon

Lebanon reported 14 new Israeli cease-fire violations Friday, raising the total to 32 breaches since Wednesday, including shelling and incursions into southern towns.

Syrian rebels push into Aleppo amid ongoing northwest offensive

Pro-Assad defenses have rapidly collapsed, allowing opposition forces to secure significant gains, including weapons and equipment.

Netanyahu warns Hezbollah of renewed war amid fragile Lebanon truce

The ceasefire, in effect since Wednesday, aims to end a devastating war that has killed thousands in Lebanon and displaced millions

Faye demands end to French bases in Senegal

Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has called for the closure of French military bases, citing national sovereignty, while maintaining diplomatic ties.

Australia’s senate considers social media ban for children under 16

Despite the controversy, the bill is expected to pass in the Senate

Haiti: 21,000+ children displaced in two weeks of gang violence

Many families now seek shelter in overcrowded schools or with host families, often without adequate access to food, clean water, or healthcare

Nigeria’s visit emphasizes strategic shift in France’s Africa ties

The state visit by Nigeria’s President Tinubu to France signals a shift in France’s strategy to strengthen ties with anglophone African nations and increase economic cooperation.

Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire brings fragile hope to Lebanon

The agreement, announced by U.S. President Joe Biden, follows a conflict that killed thousands and displaced tens of thousands in southern Lebanon

Israel-Lebanon ceasefire near, Netanyahu warns Hezbollah

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu announces readiness to implement a ceasefire deal with Lebanon, warning of decisive military action if Hezbollah violates the terms.

Israel conducts major strikes on Beirut hours before ceasefire deal

The strikes aimed to cripple Hezbollah’s operational and financial capabilities

EU boosts aid to Morocco after devastating quake

Morocco has received €200 million in additional EU aid for earthquake reconstruction.

U.S. lawmakers push review of Hong Kong banking ties

The Treasury Department and Hong Kong’s trade office have yet to respond

Climate summit deal labeled a travesty of justice by negotiators

Critics at Cop29 say the $300bn annual pledge for climate finance is far below what is needed to help poorer nations decarbonize and adapt, calling the deal a “travesty of justice.”

EU-Niger relations sour over aid fund management

The European Union has recalled its ambassador from Niger after the country’s military junta accused the EU of mismanaging a humanitarian aid fund intended for flood victims.

UN: 343M face acute food insecurity in 74 countries

‘A stream of global crises driven by escalating and overlapping conflicts, climate extremes and economic shocks has brought hunger to record levels,’ says World Food Program

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