Trump hosts Zelenskyy, Europeans to discuss Ukraine peace
Washington talks bring Trump, Zelenskyy, and top European leaders together to explore ending Russia’s war in Ukraine and security measures
Trump urges Ukraine to strike deal after summit with Putin
Trump urges Ukraine to cut a deal with Russia after Alaska summit yields no ceasefire
UN: 1,760 Palestinians killed seeking aid since May
UN human rights office reports 1,760 Palestinians killed while seeking aid in Gaza since May amid Israeli strikes and worsening humanitarian conditions.
Isuzu SA aims to lead African truck manufacturing
The South African Isuzu plant aims to become a hub for commercial trucks and increase local content in its production lines.
Trump departs for Alaska Summit with Putin
Trump departs for Alaska to meet Putin in high-stakes summit on Ukraine war and security issues
Hezbollah vows to keep arms, warns Lebanese government
Hezbollah refuses disarmament, warning Lebanon’s government amid tensions over Israeli presence
Trump seeks immediate peace deal with Putin at Alaska summit
Trump aims for a rapid peace deal with Putin at Alaska talks, saying a ceasefire is secondary to ending the war
South Sudan hosts Israeli official amid Gaza relocation reports
Israel’s deputy foreign minister visited South Sudan for high-level talks as Gaza relocation claims caused public debate.
Dozens dead in twin migrant boat disasters near Italy
At least 26 migrants died and many remain missing after two boats capsized off Lampedusa with Italian forces rescuing dozens.
Ugandan accused in $58m cartel arms deal
US prosecutors indicted a Ugandan man and others over a $58m plot to supply advanced arms to Mexico’s Jalisco New Generation Cartel.
Residents near Iran’s Evin Prison report major thefts after Israeli strikes
Evin Prison neighbors allege massive theft by security forces after Israeli airstrike evacuation
Haiti declares emergency as gangs sweep farmlands
Haiti declares emergency as gangs kill hundreds and force thousands from central farming areas amid a deepening crisis.
Spanish investigators uncover illicit waste exports to West Africa
Spanish police arrested four people over an illegal scheme exporting 19 tonnes of hazardous vehicle waste from Spain to Ghana.
Trump and Putin to hold rare summit in Alaska over Ukraine
Trump will meet Putin in Alaska to discuss Ukraine peace efforts, with talk of a potential land swap as the war and humanitarian crisis continue.
Ramaphosa, Zelensky discuss peace after Putin call
Ramaphosa speaks with Zelensky after earlier Putin call to discuss peace between Russia and Ukraine.
Trump says he may meet Putin soon after envoy talks in Moscow
Trump hinted at a potential Putin summit and broader Ukraine talks while promising stronger sanctions if Russia does not show progress.
Hezbollah calls Lebanon’s arms monopoly plan a ‘grave sin’
Hezbollah calls Lebanon’s cabinet decision to monopolize arms a “grave sin” amid disarmament tensions
Prince Harry avoids blame in public Sentebale leadership feud
The UK charity watchdog cleared Prince Harry of bullying at Sentebale but criticised the charity’s leaders for allowing the dispute to unfold publicly.
Washington launches visa bond pilot targeting two African nations
The US will demand a $15,000 visa bond from Malawi and Zambia visitors under a pilot scheme meant to reduce immigration violations and visa overstays.
Rwanda agrees to accept up to 250 migrants from US
Rwanda will carefully approve migrants sent by the US and provide healthcare and rehabilitation support to those arriving.
Yemen shipwreck kills over 50 African migrants
At least 54 people died and 10 were rescued after a migrant boat sank off Yemen’s southern coast during severe weather, with many still missing.
US hits pause on Syria reset after Shaara courts Moscow
Trump team halts Syria delisting, eyes Sharaa-Putin pivot; 41% tariffs keep sanctions bite
Turkey, Italy and Libya seek joint path on migrant crisis
Turkey’s President Erdogan met with Italy and Libya’s leaders in Istanbul to discuss irregular migration and deepen cooperation across multiple sectors.
UN report warns of rising ISIS and Al-Qaida threats in Africa and Syria
UN warns ISIS and al-Qaida grow stronger in Africa and Syria, posing global terror threats