‘The Government of Sri Lanka maintains that the allegation of genocide during the final phase of the conflict in Sri Lanka is unsubstantiated by any credible authority,’ says Foreign Ministry
Sri Lanka summons Canadian envoy over Ontario ‘genocide’ monument Read More »
In the past decade, Twitter — rebranded as “X” — earned a reputation as a platform for protest and dissent. But today, from Ankara to Islamabad, that same platform has increasingly become a tool of soft power in the hands of authoritarian leaders. Governments are leveraging X to suppress dissent, promote official narratives, and manipulate public opinion on a massive scale
X as a soft power weapon: How authoritarians harness Twitter’s reach Read More »
Congo, the world’s top cobalt producer, implemented the ban in February to address a slump in cobalt prices, a critical metal used in electric vehicle and smartphone batteries
Congo considers further cobalt export restrictions after 4-month ban Read More »
Government ministers acknowledge the challenge but say they have been constrained by the law and evidence
UK lawmakers alarmed as hundreds of ISIS returnees escape justice Read More »
The M23 rebel group, reportedly backed by Rwanda, has made unprecedented advances this year, intensifying a long-standing conflict in the mineral-rich eastern region
Congo’s fight against M23 rebels strains public finances, IMF says Read More »
The first attack occurred around 1 a.m. on Tuesday (0000 GMT) when militants, reportedly flying surveillance drones, targeted the 24 Task Force Brigade base in Dikwa district
Militants kill five soldiers in attacks on two Nigerian army bases Read More »
Abdulghani Kikli, a prominent militia leader known as Ghaniwa, was killed in the Libyan capital, triggering a series of clashes that drove his forces from their longtime strongholds
Libya clashes signal growing power of Turkey-allied PM Dbeibah Read More »
However, it remains unclear whether the U.S. will approve the sale, particularly due to concerns about maintaining Israel’s “Qualitative Military Edge” (QME)
US, Saudi Arabia discuss potential F-35 jet purchase Read More »
Mantashe criticized the global imbalance in climate responsibilities, noting that while Africa contributes the least to global greenhouse gas emissions, it faces disproportionate pressure to decarbonize
South Africa calls for affordable, balanced energy transition Read More »
The tour will take Trump to Qatar on Wednesday and the United Arab Emirates on Thursday, but he has not scheduled a stop in Israel, raising questions about its place in Washington’s priorities
Trump kicks off Gulf tour in Saudi Arabia, focused on economic deals Read More »
