Malian singer Rokia Traore will be released from Belgian prison on Wednesday following her involvement in an international child custody dispute.

On day 1 at White House in his 2nd term, Donald Trump signed executive order to leave World Health Organization

Petitot, 42, also known as “Le R,” spearheaded a social movement on the Caribbean island, which faces significantly higher food prices and poverty rates double those of mainland France

This move represents a significant policy shift from the Biden administration, which had sanctioned a number of Israeli settlers

President starts signing executive orders to reverse Biden-administration policies hours after being sworn in as 47th president of US

Severe landslides and flash floods on Indonesia’s Java island have killed 17 people and left 8 missing, with rescuers facing harsh conditions.

The prisoner swap, brokered by Qatar, comes amidst efforts to improve relations between the US and the Taliban.  

Donald Trump begins his second term as the 47th US president with inaugural ceremonies, including a military review, leadership appointments, and bipartisan attendance.

Qatar and Egypt, which brokered the ceasefire alongside the U.S., have set up a communications hub to address any arising issues

Egyptian truck drivers, who had been waiting for months at the border, finally began delivering much-needed aid to Gaza after a truce was reached in the conflict.

Kenya has deployed an additional 217 police officers to Haiti to support the UN-backed multinational force tasked with restoring order in the violence-ridden Caribbean nation.

Nigeria has been admitted as a “partner country” of the BRICS bloc, joining a growing group of nations seeking closer ties with the emerging economic power.

Cairo hosted talks with negotiators from Egypt, Qatar, the US, and Israel to finalize mechanisms for Gaza’s ceasefire, including aid delivery and hostage release.

French President Emmanuel Macron will meet with key government officials to decide on a response to what France deems as growing hostility from Algeria.

The breakthrough follows months of intermittent talks mediated by Egypt and Qatar, with strong backing from the United States

Central African Republic President Touadera is in Moscow for talks with Putin to enhance bilateral cooperation and discuss ongoing security support.

Cuba announced the release of 553 prisoners following the Biden administration’s decision to remove the country from the US list of state sponsors of terrorism.

Al-Mansour, who posted a video this week threatening that Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi would suffer the same fate as Assad, was taken into custody for this and other online posts

Qatari mediators have proposed a Gaza ceasefire plan involving hostages-for-prisoners exchanges, phased troop withdrawal, increased humanitarian aid, and discussions on Gaza’s governance.

The UK and Mauritius have reported progress in their ongoing negotiations regarding the sovereignty of the Chagos Islands.

More than one in six children globally were impacted by conflicts in 2023, with UNICEF highlighting urgent measures needed to protect their futures.

The death toll rose to 24 on Sunday in the wake of the devastating wildfires ravaging the US state of California. The Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office said they are investigating at least two dozen deaths related to two massive wildfires that have been raging in Southern California since last Tuesday. Officials said 16 deaths were attributed to the Eaton fire and eight were linked to the Palisades fire. Those numbers are expected to rise, as the medical examiner said they cannot confirm human remains until they are processed at their facility. More than 150,000 residents have been evacuated, with another 87,000 in evacuation warning zones. More than 12,000 homes and businesses have been burned to the ground, with the wildfires so far scorching over 60 square miles (155 square kilometers). “Initial aerial assessments estimate 5,316 structures for the Palisades Fire and over 7,000 structures destroyed from the Eaton Fire,” the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) said in a statement.  “These initial numbers make the Eaton and Palisades fires likely the second and fourth most destructive fires in California’s history respectively,” it added. Firefighters continue to battle the destructive blazes, which have been fueled by continued heavy winds in the region with wind gusts between 30 to 70 miles (48 to 112 kilometers) per hour. Because of those dangerous conditions, a fire warning remains in effect until Wednesday and evacuation orders have been extended until at least Thursday. Dusk to dawn curfews also remain in effect as police crack down on looting in the area. “We’re not out of the woods yet. We have some very significant fire weather ahead of us,” said Nancy Ward, director of the California Office of Emergency Services, at a news conference. “We need to provide the people and the first responders in Southern California the support that they need,” Ward continued.  “We’ve prepositioned additional engines, fire crews, helicopters, bulldozers, water tenders (tankers) across all of southern California, in Los Angeles, Orange County, Ventura County, Riverside County, San Bernardino County and San Diego County, all poised to assist and support the additional fire threat.” The manpower being used to fight the fires is staggering: 14,000 emergency personnel, 1,300 fire engines and 84 aircraft have been deployed from nine states, including California, as well as crews from Canada and Mexico. California Gov. Gavin Newsom said he is deploying another 1,000 members of the California National Guard to help fight the wildfires. President Joe Biden has already approved a major disaster declaration for the state to provide financial assistance for cleanup and rebuilding, with early estimates putting the cost of damage from the wildfires to reach at least $10 billion. Humanitarian groups and nonprofit organizations such as the American Red Cross and the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank have already begun assistance efforts for displaced residents, providing food, water, shelter and living supplies for those who have been affected by the deadly blazes.

 At least 17 people were killed and 74 others injured on Sunday in a series of explosions that struck four gas stations in Yemen’s southern Al-Bayda province, according to the Health Ministry under the internationally unrecognized Houthi-led government. As many as 50 others are in critical condition, the ministry said in a statement. Late Saturday, the Interior Ministry’s media platform said the explosions occurred in the Nassefa area of Al-Zahir district. Houthi government spokesperson Hashem Sharafuddin said security forces are actively investigating the incident, though no further details were provided. The group extended “deepest condolences and sympathy to the families and loved ones of the victims of the tragic incident that occurred due to the explosion at gas stations.” The presence of numerous gas stations in residential areas across Yemen has led to repeated accidents. Yemen remains deeply affected by a prolonged civil war that has devastated its infrastructure and left millions suffering from a humanitarian crisis.

A civilian helicopter chartered by US Africa Command crashed in Benin on January 10, 2025, due to mechanical failure but caused no injuries.