US Blinken pursues diplomatic solutions for DRC in ongoing turmoil
Post-DRC elections, Blinken emphasizes diplomacy, collaborating with Angolan President to bring stability and peace to the troubled African region.
Israeli far-right minister pushes for Gaza ‘nuclear bomb’
Ongoing international scrutiny surrounds Israeli Minister Eliyahu’s renewed push for a controversial Gaza “nuclear bomb.”
Russia accuses Ukraine of downing Plane, killing 74 including POWs
700-day war takes deadly turn with plane crash in Russia. Ukraine denies involvement in incident that killed 74, including POWs.
Flight permit issue diverts German FM’s Africa trip, delays Djibouti vi...
Germany’s efforts to protect Red Sea shipping face a setback as Baerbock’s Djibouti visit is delayed by flight complications.
Israeli army faces worst losses yet in Gaza ground war
Mounting pressure on Israel’s PM Benjamin Netanyahu’s government as 24 soldiers killed in Gaza; public demands answers.
Race against time in China as landslide survivors await to be rescued
Devastating landslide buries 18 homes in Yunnan, China, killing 31, displacing hundreds.
House of Lords rejects UK prime minister’s key Rwanda initiative
Upper House votes 214 to 171 to not ratify agreement in move seen as ‘blow’ for Rishi Sunak amid controversy over plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda
UK upper house blocks Sunak’s asylum seeker Rwanda policy
UK’s House of Lords throws shade on Sunak’s Rwanda deportation plan, sparking debate on legality and ethics.
Spain rules 1,500 migrant children’s return to Morocco illegal
Spanish-Moroccan diplomatic spat escalates as Europe intervenes: Minors sent back across border must be returned.
178 Palestinians killed in Gaza in last 24 hours, death toll climbs to 25,105
62,681 Palestinians injured in Israeli attacks since Oct. 7, says Gaza Health Ministry
Non-Aligned Movement condemns Israel’s actions in Gaza
Non-Aligned Movement unites against Israel’s Gaza campaign, advocating for a ceasefire and resolution.
Mass protests sweep Germany against far-right party AfD
Germany unites against AfD’s radical plans, sparking nationwide protests and a call to defend democracy.
US top diplomat Blinken shifts focus to Africa amid global power shifts
Sub-Saharan Africa takes center stage in Blinken’s tour, focusing on shared values and confronting global power rivalry.
Russia delivers 25,000 tons of wheat to Mali, confirms foreign ministry
Foreign Ministry spokeswoman says Moscow transferred 50,000 tons of wheat, 22,000 tons of fertilizers to Mali in 4 shipments
Gaza death toll soars to 24,448 in Israeli attacks
Some 61,504 others also injured in offensive since Oct. 7, Health Ministry says
Deal reached aid for Gaza, hostages: mediator Qatar
Qatar-France deal delivers aid to Gaza, providing medication to Israeli captives in groundbreaking diplomatic collaboration.
Burkina Faso receives first Chinese weapons in upgrade move
Burkina Faso receives advanced Chinese weaponry, including WMA301s and CS/SM1 mortars, to combat militants.
China, Egypt call for calm amid Red Sea tensions
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.
US launches airstrike targeting Houthi radar site in Yemen
Strikes have ‘no association with and are separate’ from Operation Prosperity Guardian, a defensive coalition in Red Sea, says US Central Command
Egypt warns of wider conflict as US-UK airstrikes target Houthis
Egypt worries US-UK Yemen strikes may widen conflict, calls for de-escalation.
UN chopper downed, Ukrainians taken by Somali militants
UN Mission in Somalia faces dual threat: helicopter hijacked and mortar attack on compound leaves one dead.
Turkish court releases Somali leader’s son in deadly accident
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.
Papua New Guinea riot death toll rises to 22
6 more bodies found in capital Port Moresby, police commissioner suspended
US’ Blinken concludes Gaza diplomacy in Egypt, seeking truce
US envisions a reformed Palestinian Authority assuming control of Gaza, if and when Israel achieves its objective of dismantling Hamas.
