This marks the fifth exchange within the ongoing Gaza ceasefire

Speaking at the National Prayer Breakfast on Thursday, Trump said his experience surviving two assassination attempts last year had deepened his faith

Trump signed an order freezing US aid to South Africa, citing its land expropriation law and concerns over discrimination against the white minority.

US congressman Joe Wilson sparks heated debate in Tunisia with criticism of Saied’s government and policies.

The Palestinian group claimed Israel had blocked hundreds of aid trucks and allowed only a fraction of the tents and mobile homes needed for displaced Gazans returning to devastated areas

‘Saudis can create a Palestinian state in Saudi Arabia, they have a lot of land over there,’ says Netanyahu

Sierra Leone investigates allegations of high-level protection for convicted drug criminal Jos Leijdekkers.

Kenyan President William Ruto confirmed that the US has exempted Kenya’s Multinational Security Support (MSS) Mission in Haiti from its broader aid freeze.

President Ramaphosa rejects US criticism and affirms South Africa will not be bullied, defending the government’s policies and national sovereignty.

King Abdullah plans to convey these concerns directly to Trump during a high-stakes meeting in Washington on February 11

France will officially withdraw its troops and hand over its military base in Ivory Coast to the local government on February 20, 2025.

South Africa’s president Cyril Ramaphosa confronts Elon Musk over disinformation in US media related to Trump’s land expropriation comments.

Ben Gvir, who is part of a political faction pushing for Jewish settlements in Gaza, resigned from Netanyahu’s cabinet last month along with two other ministers from his nationalist-religious party

President makes announcement during joint press conference with Israeli prime minister

The operation, launched last month, has left Jenin largely deserted

Algerian President confirms his country will not normalize relations with Israel before a Palestinian state is established.

A Palestinian Authority official estimates the immediate need for $6.5 billion to cover temporary shelter for Gaza’s population of over two million

Egypt has reaffirmed its commitment to rebuilding Gaza without displacing Palestinians, rejecting proposals for relocation and emphasizing its role in regional stability.

Syria’s interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa met Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh during his first foreign visit for talks on bilateral relations and regional issues.

The largest Hindu temple and cultural complex in the southern hemisphere was inaugurated in Johannesburg, South Africa.

President Trump announced US air strikes on IS in Somalia, targeting senior operatives in Puntland.

New reports indicate that the funds were more likely directed to Gaza Province in Mozambique, some 7,200 km away

Speaking at a press conference, Trump accused the administrations of President Joe Biden and former President Barack Obama of prioritizing diversity policies over safety

In a landmark decision, Switzerland’s top criminal court on Friday convicted commodities trading giant Trafigura of bribery in a case linked to lucrative oil contracts in Angola. This marks the first time a multinational company has been found guilty of such an offense in Swiss courts. The Federal Criminal Court in Bellinzona fined Trafigura 3 million Swiss francs (approximately $3.3 million) for payments totaling nearly $5 million to a foreign public official. The court also ordered the company to set aside $145 million for potential compensation claims, reflecting the substantial profits prosecutors argued Trafigura reaped from the illicit scheme. The case centered on allegations that Trafigura, through its former parent company, lacked adequate safeguards to prevent unlawful payments to an official at Angola’s state oil company, Sonangol. Mike Wainwright, former Chief Operating Officer of Trafigura, was sentenced to 32 months in prison, with 20 months suspended. Paulo Gouveia Junior, a former senior official at Sonangol, was also convicted. Thierry Plojoux, a former Trafigura employee who acted as an intermediary, was found guilty of his role in the scheme.Trafigura’s Response Trafigura expressed disappointment with the verdict and stated they are reviewing the matter. The company emphasized the significant investments it has made in strengthening its compliance program in recent years, including mandatory training for all staff and stricter controls on third-party business relationships. This verdict carries significant weight, setting a precedent for the prosecution of corporate bribery in Switzerland. It serves as a strong signal that Swiss authorities are committed to combating corruption within the commodities trading industry, a sector that has faced increasing scrutiny in recent years.