Trump attacks Pope Leo, drawing backlash from African Catholics
African Catholics react to Trump’s criticism of Pope Leo, emphasising restraint and warning of lasting effects on political and religious relations.
Chinese national jailed in Kenya over large ant smuggling case trial
Chinese national sentenced in Kenya for attempting to smuggle thousands of ants through Nairobi airport operation.
DRC prepares to receive US deportees
US deportees from Latin America and elsewhere expected to arrive in Kinshasa under agreement between Congo and Trump administration.
Trump lashes out at Italy’s Meloni, says he is ‘shocked’ by her stance
Trump rebukes Meloni over Iran war, Pope comments and Hormuz tensions as Italy pushes back
US turns back six ships in Hormuz blockade after Iran talks fail
Six ships turned back as US enforces Iran blockade, raising tensions in Hormuz
UN chief calls for maritime stability in the Strait of Hormuz
US and Iranian actions in the Strait of Hormuz threaten global economy and strand 20,000 seafarers.
Trump threatens Hormuz blockade as US-Iran talks collapse
Trump vows Hormuz blockade after failed Iran talks, escalating regional tensions
US-Iran talks fail to reach deal after marathon Islamabad meeting
US and Iran fail to reach a deal after marathon talks, putting ceasefire and oil flows at risk
Tankers exit Gulf after Iran-US ceasefire deal
Supertankers passed through Strait of Hormuz after ceasefire, signalling early recovery in disrupted global oil shipping routes.
UK puts Mauritius-Chagos deal on hold over US split
UK pauses Mauritius-Chagos Islands legislation after Trump reverses stance, stalling sovereignty transfer talks with Mauritius.
UN warns Haiti humanitarian crisis worsening as aid needs surge
Haiti crisis deepens as 6.4M need aid, with hunger, violence and displacement rising
Iranian delegation arrives in Islamabad for US ceasefire talks
Tehran sends top officials to Islamabad for talks with Washington amid tensions over nuclear policy and trade routes.
Iran demands ceasefire in Lebanon before US negotiations
Iran conditions talks on Lebanon ceasefire and asset release
Trump slams NATO as Iran war deepens alliance rift
Trump accuses NATO allies of failing during Iran war, exposing deep divisions
French court will try ex-Rwandan officer for genocide complicity
France will try former Rwandan officer Cyprien Kayumba for allegedly delivering weapons used during the 1994 genocide, marking another case in universal jurisdiction.
Israel supports Iran ceasefire but rejects Lebanon halt
Israel backs Iran pause but keeps Lebanon operations active
AU welcomes Iran war ceasefire, warns of economic fallout
AU welcomes ceasefire, warning of fuel shocks and rising costs across Africa
From threats to retreat: Trump forced into Iran truce
Trump backs down from war threats, sealing a fragile Iran ceasefire
Pakistan urges Trump to delay Iran strike deadline for talks
Shehbaz Sharif asks Donald Trump to postpone planned strikes on Iran while urging reopening of Strait of Hormuz for diplomatic progress
UN warns strikes near Iran’s Bushehr risk nuclear safety
IAEA chief warns strikes close to Iran Bushehr reactor raise fears of radiological accident and regional safety risks
Trump sets final Tuesday deadline for Iran deal, warns of escalation
Trump says Iran deal deadline is final, warns of major escalation if no agreement is reached
Turkey, Egypt, Pakistan working to mediate US-Iran talks
Turkey, Egypt, and Pakistan are mediating between Iran and the US, but stalled negotiations continue amid Iranian rejection of ceasefire and Trump’s looming ultimatum.
Second US airman rescued in high-risk special ops deep inside Iran
US rescues second F-15 airman in Iran after 36-hour спец ops mission under fire
Trump gives Iran 48 hours to reach deal amid widening war
Escalating US Iran conflict spreads across the region with attacks on economic sites, nuclear facility concerns and ongoing searches for a missing American airman.
Trump says downed US jet will not affect Iran negotiations
Trump says downed US jet will not impact Iran talks as search for crew continues
Trump asks Congress to approve a $1.5 trillion defense budget for 2027
Trump has requested a $1.5 trillion defense budget for 2027, prompting partisan debate over military spending increases amid the costly Iran war.
Blast wounds three UN peacekeepers as Israel strikes Beirut
Three UN peacekeepers were wounded in a blast as Israeli strikes hit Beirut and tensions escalated amid warnings of broader regional risks.