German woman of Congolese origin gets 10 years for bank robbery
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A German woman of Congolese origin was sentenced to 10 years in Congo for attempting a daylight bank robbery in Kinshasa.
Trump orders review to label Brotherhood branches as terrorist groups
Trump orders review to label several Muslim Brotherhood branches as terrorist organizations
Gaza war study finds far higher death toll than earlier estimates
A new Max Planck Institute study estimates that more than 100,000 Palestinians may have died in the Gaza war, far exceeding the previously reported official figures.
AU urges permanent role at UNSC amid global strains
The AU urges permanent UN Security Council seats and fair global representation while leaders call for stronger multilateralism and balanced economic ties.
17-year-old arrested over fatal stabbing of teen in England
A 17-year-old is arrested over the fatal stabbing of Yassin Alama in Handsworth, Birmingham, UK
Former British soldier wanted in Kenya for murder denied bail in London
A former British soldier has been denied bail in London over Kenya’s 2012 Agnes Wanjiru murder case
Trump moves to label Muslim Brotherhood a terrorist group
President Donald Trump announced plans to label the Muslim Brotherhood a foreign terrorist organization,
Smaller EU nations step up their diplomatic push for influence in Africa
Smaller EU nations are expanding diplomatic, trade and security engagement across Africa as global competition for influence on the continent intensifies.
Hamas meets Egyptian intelligence to review Gaza ceasefire
Hamas leaders met Egyptian intelligence officials in Cairo to review the Gaza ceasefire, warning that Israeli violations and unresolved issues threaten the agreement’s next phase.
Gaza officials say Israel killed 342 and wounded 875 since truce
Gaza officials say Israel’s repeated ceasefire breaches have caused widespread casualties and destruction across the enclave.
G20 endorses declaration to boost minerals and fight climate change
G20 leaders met in South Africa to endorse a declaration addressing critical minerals, climate change, inequality, and calls for lasting global peace.
Ramaphosa refuses to hand G20 presidency to US envoy
President Cyril Ramaphosa will not hand over the G20 presidency to a US embassy representative after President Trump refused to attend the Johannesburg summit.
Yemeni army downs Houthi drone over military positions in Saada
Yemen’s army downs a Houthi drone over Saada amid rising drone activity on several fronts
Lebanon reports 13 dead as Israel strikes Ain al-Helweh camp
An Israeli strike on the Ain al-Helweh Palestinian camp in southern Lebanon killed at least 13, while Hamas denied military targets existed.
UNSC adopts new plan to stabilize Gaza and oversee peace
The UN Security Council approved a US-backed resolution establishing a Board of Peace and international force to stabilize Gaza, while Russia and China abstained.
Nigeria engages US as Trump threatens action over faith-based killings
Nigeria and the United States are in talks after Donald Trump threatened military action over killings of Christians, with Nigeria rejecting claims of targeted attacks and urging balanced dialogue.
Eswatini confirms it received over $5 million from US
Eswatini received over five million dollars from the United States to host deportees under a controversial third-country programme.
Bangladesh’s ousted leader Hasina given death sentence
Bangladesh ex-PM Sheikh Hasina is sentenced to death for the deadly protest crackdown
South Africa warns of orchestrated operation to move Palestinians abroad
South Africa is investigating chartered flights that brought Palestinians from Gaza, suspecting a coordinated scheme to mislead and relocate them internationally.
Egypt and Russia hold talks to shape UN resolution on the Gaza crisis
Egypt and Russia held consultations on competing UN Security Council drafts concerning Gaza while emphasising the need to strengthen the ceasefire and advance a path toward Palestinian self-determination.
Secret Harvard archive safeguards Israeli culture in case state collapses
Harvard is quietly preserving Israel’s entire cultural output in a hidden archive meant to survive any future national collapse
UK tightens asylum policy as reform UK gains momentum
UK plans temporary refugee status with 20-year path to settlement, drawing heavy criticism
South Africa delays entry as Palestinian refugees await clearance
South Africa delayed the entry of more than 100 Palestinian refugees after Israel refused to issue exit stamps, prompting officials to seek a waiver.
Syria reopens its London embassy as ties with Britain deepen
Syria reopened its embassy in London after more than a decade, signalling improving relations with the United Kingdom and broader international reintegration under its new leadership.
Pakistan boosts security for Sri Lanka team after deadly bombing
Pakistan calls in army to guard Sri Lankan cricketers after deadly Islamabad bombing
Turkey, Egypt pledge support for Syria and pushes regional stability
Egypt and Türkiye reaffirm support for regional stability, trade growth, Gaza aid, and conflict resolution in Syria, Sudan, and Libya.
Trump hails victory as shutdown deal nears final approval vote
President Donald Trump declared victory as Congress moved to end the record-long US government shutdown, exposing deep divisions among Democrats over the deal.