Jointly concerned about the Red Sea’s escalating tensions, Egypt and China prioritize secure navigation, urge ceasefire, and highlight the importance of regional stability for global trade.

Strikes have ‘no association with and are separate’ from Operation Prosperity Guardian, a defensive coalition in Red Sea, says US Central Command

Egypt worries US-UK Yemen strikes may widen conflict, calls for de-escalation.

UN Mission in Somalia faces dual threat: helicopter hijacked and mortar attack on compound leaves one dead.

Turkish court lifted the arrest warrant for the son of Somalia’s president after he appeared in court for a fatal car accident involving a diplomatic vehicle he was driving.

6 more bodies found in capital Port Moresby, police commissioner suspended

US envisions a reformed Palestinian Authority assuming control of Gaza, if and when Israel achieves its objective of dismantling Hamas.

China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi strengthens ties with Africa on a busy tour, visiting Egypt, Tunisia, Togo, and Ivory Coast for talks on infrastructure, trade, and investment.

Amidst the chaos, at least 10 individuals lost their lives in what President Daniel Noboa termed an “internal armed conflict,” attributed to gangs

Palmyra witnesses horror as Daesh attack, claiming 14 lives in a deadly ambush on a military convoy.

Erik van Sabben, recruited in 2005 by Dutch General Intelligence and Security Service and married to Iranian woman, infiltrated facility in Natanz in 2007

In an official response, DR Congo rejects Israeli reports on talks regarding the resettlement of Palestinian migrants.

Record-breaking cocaine seizure in Bolivia sees 8.8 tons of drugs seized, four arrested

Turkish Foreign Ministry criticizes Ethiopia’s Somaliland port deal, backing Somali government’s stance on territorial integrity and urging dialogue.

Amidst rising unrest, delve into the circumstances surrounding the assassination of Saleh Arouri, a significant blow to the Hamas leadership.

Shipping giant cites security concerns, reroutes vessels around Africa.

‘Status’ of 5 crew members remains unknown while Tokyo’s Haneda Airport closes all runways, local media reports

The US is urging the relevant authorities in DRC to ensure that any election complaints are handled fairly.

South Africa seeks urgent ICJ action to stop Israeli genocide in Gaza.

Pretoria files application instituting proceedings against Israel before the International Court of Justice (ICJ)

UN report exposes sharp rise in violence against Palestinians, urging Israel to end unlawful killings.

At least 86 people killed when Israeli jets struck two residential buildings in Al-Maghazi refugee camp on Dec. 24

There was no damage to ships in the area and no reports of injuries, CENTCOM said

Authorities investigate cough syrup linked to child deaths in Gambia, Uzbekistan and Cameroon. Parents urged to check medicine for recalls.