Kidnappers seize American missionary in Niger’s capital Niamey
A US missionary working for the evangelical group SIM was kidnapped in Niger’s capital Niamey, marking another abduction of westerners amid ongoing violence.
Indonesia, South Africa fast-track defense pact
Prabowo and Ramaphosa agree to accelerate a defense deal and explore a PTA/CEPA as the South African leader tours Asia
Algeria and Spain boost security ties amid migration concerns
Algeria and Spain renewed cooperation on counterterrorism, cybersecurity, and irregular migration during the Spanish interior minister’s visit to Algiers.
US pushes to broker peace between Algeria and Morocco within 60 days
The US is working to broker a peace agreement between Algeria and Morocco within 60 days amid long-standing tensions over Western Sahara.
Trump says he will meet Xi Jinping in South Korea in coming weeks
Trump will meet Xi Jinping in South Korea soon, plans an Asia tour, and expects a fair deal with China.
Israel says Gaza ceasefire back on; aid to resume after strikes kill 26
Israel reinstates the Gaza truce and plans to restart aid after strikes kill 26, as both sides trade violations
Explosion hits Cameroon LNG tanker off Yemen coast amid tensions
A Cameroon-flagged LNG tanker caught fire after an explosion off Yemen’s coast, prompting rescue operations as most crew were saved and two remained unaccounted for.
Ukraine keeps cautious stance on receiving US Tomahawk arms
Ukrainian President Zelensky said he was realistic about receiving US Tomahawk missiles after meeting Trump, emphasizing caution to avoid escalation.
Algerian woman apologises in court after raping and killing schoolgirl
An Algerian woman apologised for murdering and raping a 12-year-old girl in Paris, sparking national outrage and a high-profile trial.
Senegal uncovers new report on the 1944 French massacre
Senegalese authorities advanced investigations into the 1944 Thiaroye massacre, uncovering evidence of French colonial forces killing African soldiers.
Protesters clash with police in Peru as one dies amid unrest
A deadly protest in Lima against President Jose Jeri left one protester dead and dozens injured, prompting calls for police reform.
Aid trucks roll into Gaza as Hamas returns more hostage remains
Aid began entering Gaza and Rafah was set to open after Hamas returned more hostage bodies, officials said
Gaza truce under strain as Israel curbs aid, Hamas tightens control
Israel limits aid; Hamas enforces control with executions. Delays on hostages’ bodies cloud ceasefire path
Trump hails ‘Holy Land at peace’ as last living Israeli hostages freed
Hostages go home, detainees walk free and aid urgency grows, as Trump hails a fragile “peace” in the Holy Land
Hamas summons ICRC to begin Gaza hostage handover
Hamas called in the Red Cross to start a Gaza hostage transfer
Three Qatari Amiri Diwan staff killed in car crash near Sharm el-Sheikh
Three Amiri Diwan employees died in a crash near Sharm el-Sheikh; two were injured
Global leaders unite in Sharm el-Sheikh for Gaza peace effort
US President Donald Trump and Egypt’s Abdel Fattah al-Sisi will host a major Gaza peace summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, drawing global leaders but facing uncertainty over Israel’s participation.
Israel redeploys under US-brokered deal as Palestinians stream north
Gazans return north as ceasefire holds; Israel redeploys and hostage releases are due within 72 hours
Gazans return under truce to shattered homes: relief gives way to shock
Under a U.S.-brokered truce, Gazans head home to ruins—joy fades amid wrecked districts and uncertain futures
Israel, Hamas sign Gaza ceasefire and hostage-prisoner swap
Israel and Hamas signed a Gaza truce and swap deal; once ratified, fighting pauses, hostages freed, aid surges
Al-Hayya’s hard line fuels showdown inside Hamas
Maariv: al-Hayya links hostage releases to Israeli pullout, Hamas rifts grow as U.S., Qatar, Turkey press for a deal
Former Egyptian minister El-Enany takes helm of UNESCO
Khaled El-Enany, former Egyptian tourism minister, was elected UNESCO chief to lead the agency amid U.S. withdrawal and calls to strengthen cultural initiatives.
Pretoria intensifies pressure as Israel’s Gaza war drags into third year
South Africa has taken Israel to the ICJ over alleged Gaza genocide, but citizens and activists urge further sanctions, trade bans, and embassy closures.
Tunisian activist recounts abuse by Israeli forces on Gaza flotilla
Tunisian activist Mohamed Ali Mohieddine described assaults and inhumane treatment by Israeli forces during the interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla delivering aid to Gaza.
France’s PM Lecornu quits after under a month, deepening crisis
Lecornu quits after under a month, deepening France’s crisis as Macron’s unchanged cabinet sparks revolt
Church of Uganda criticises Sarah Mullally’s Canterbury appointment
The Church of Uganda and conservative Anglicans criticised Sarah Mullally’s historic appointment as the first female Archbishop of Canterbury over her support for same-sex blessings.
Hamas agrees to peace deal as Trump calls Israel to halt bombing
Trump welcomed Hamas’ acceptance of his ceasefire plan, urging Israel to stop Gaza strikes as both sides weigh prisoner releases and transitional governance.