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.
Protesters in Europe demand stronger action over Israel’s Gaza blockade
Protests erupted across Europe as activists condemned Israel’s interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla carrying aid to Gaza.
Kenya backs UN transfer of Haiti mission leadership to GSF
Kenya welcomed the UN Security Council’s transfer of Haiti mission leadership to a Gang Suppression Force, highlighting its global crisis response role.
Israel seals Gaza City’s last coastal artery
Closing al-Rashid road isolates Gaza City, stalls ambulances and aid, and intensifies the civilian crisis
Israeli navy intercepts flotilla as activists sail aid toward Gaza
Israeli naval forces intercepted and boarded aid flotilla ships sailing toward Gaza, detaining activists and attempting to divert the convoy under blockade.
Trump pledges to defend Qatar after Israeli strike raises concern
Trump signed an executive order pledging US defense of Qatar, drawing praise from Doha after Israel’s strike on its capital caused Washington concern.
Israeli TV: Hamas stalls on Trump plan; Qatar–Turkey pressure pivotal
Channel 12: Hamas balks at four core clauses; only Qatar–Turkey pressure may force acceptance of Trump plan
Trump unveils 20-point Gaza plan to free hostages and halt conflict
The US president outlined a peace plan for Gaza that includes ending hostilities, rebuilding infrastructure, and returning all hostages.
Trump says sides ready for Gaza breakthrough
Trump said there is a real chance for greatness in the Middle East as he prepares to meet Netanyahu in Washington for Gaza peace talks.
Hamas says contact lost with 2 hostages as Israeli tanks push deeper
Hamas says two hostages are unreachable as Israeli armour advances in Gaza City, urging a 24-hour pause
Egypt pledges to support Trump’s Gaza peace vision at UN
Egypt expressed readiness to build on Trump’s vision to end the Gaza war, restore stability, release hostages, and advance a Palestinian state.
Trump says Gaza talks with ME leaders are ‘intense,’ to continue
Trump says Gaza negotiations are “intense” and ongoing; aides float a 21-point plan as fighting grinds on
US deports Liberian war figure accused of child soldier use
Liberian ex-rebel commander Mayama “Black Diamond” Sesay, accused of recruiting child soldiers, has been deported from the United States to Liberia.
Russia and Ethiopia agree to plan and build nuclear power plant
Russia and Ethiopia signed an agreement to plan, construct, and staff a new nuclear power plant.
Trump vows to block Israel from annexing the West Bank
Trump vowed to block Israel from annexing the West Bank while pursuing a Gaza peace deal ahead of Netanyahu’s visit.
France’s Sarkozy gets five-year jail term in Libya funding case
Paris court jails Sarkozy for five years in Libya case; acquits him of corruption and financing charges
Lesotho says US pledges one year extension of AGOA trade pact
Lesotho’s trade minister said the US will extend the African Growth and Opportunity Act by one year after talks in Washington.
Gaza City assault intensifies; Trump discusses ceasefire and aid at UN
Israeli forces advance into central Gaza City as Trump discusses a ceasefire with Muslim leaders
Trump to Hamas: release all captives immediately
At UNGA, Trump demands Hamas free all hostages immediately and links any Gaza ceasefire to a comprehensive deal
US, partners pledge support for Libya’s unity, security progress
US and international partners met to advance Libya’s unity, security, and economic stability amid ongoing east-west divisions.
Eswatini quietly repatriates Jamaican national deported by the US
Eswatini has quietly repatriated Jamaican national Orville Etoria after his US deportation, while the fate of four other foreign detainees remains uncertain amid public protests.
Libyan vessel Omar al-Mukhtar sets sail to aid Gaza
Activists and former Libyan PM sail aboard Omar al-Mukhtar carrying vital aid for Gaza as part of an international flotilla.
King Charles, Trump hail ‘special relationship’ at Windsor state banquet
King Charles and Trump toast UK–US “special relationship” at Windsor, celebrating shared history
Israel opens extra exit route from Gaza City as death toll tops 65,000
Israel opens a new 48-hour exit from Gaza City as deaths pass 65,000 and fighting escalates
‘Gaza is burning’: Israel begins ground assault
Israel begins Gaza City ground assault; heavy strikes rock the city, civilians flee as a UN panel alleges genocide