Former Indianapolis Colts player Daniel Adongo deported
US deports Kenyan ex-NFL linebacker Daniel Adongo
Russia’s mercenaries abandon Malian troops during rebel ambush
Russia’s Africa Corps reportedly abandoned Malian forces during a fierce rebel ambush in northeastern Mali, according to Ukraine’s Defence Intelligence Directorate. The incident occurred near Tabrishat, in the Gao region, when a joint convoy carrying hundreds of Russian mercenaries and Malian government troops came under heavy insurgent fire. As rebels destroyed armoured vehicles, the Russian contingent reportedly withdrew to protect its own personnel, leaving Malian soldiers without crucial air or ground support. Preliminary estimates suggest that around 60 Malian servicemen were killed, dozens were wounded and at least 30 were captured. The incident has also highlighted allegations of systematic abuse within the coalition, with Russian commanders accused of treating local troops as slave labour. The mercenary force has additionally been accused of creating corrupt networks and illegally trafficking weapons intended for official military assistance programmes. The battlefield disaster follows the recent destruction of a Russian attack helicopter by forces linked to the regional Azawad Liberation Front.
Trump-Netanyahu summit could decide timing of major Iran operation
Trump and Netanyahu to discuss possible joint military campaign against Iran
US Iran campaign put on hold after White House escalation debate
Trump administration divisions reportedly led to pause in Iran strikes
Iran war expands to Red Sea and Caspian as US pauses strikes
Iran war spreads to Red Sea and Caspian as US pauses strikes
Judge temporarily blocks deportations of Ethiopian nationals in US
Homeland Security officials swiftly condemned the decision as an abuse of constitutional authority.
Egypt urges US to accelerate Gaza peacekeeper deployment
Diplomatic talks in Manila focus on fast-tracking aid and deploying peacekeepers to the enclave.
Morocco secures historic aerospace deal with Curtiss-Wright
Morocco signs a historic aerospace agreement with Curtiss-Wright at the Farnborough Airshow.
Trump says ‘everything is ready’ for wider attack on Iran
Trump weighs massive new attack on Iran as regional tensions surge
Trump threatens Iran after Houthi tanker attacks push oil above $100
Red Sea attacks widen war as Trump vows military retaliation
Germany seeks deeper alliances on new Africa tour
Johann Wadephul visits Africa to strengthen alliances on security and industrial investment.
Houthi threats force more ships to change course in Red Sea
Tankers reroute in Red Sea after Houthi threats against Saudi shipping
US plans to reopen its shuttered embassy in Libya after 14 years
The diplomatic push in Libya mirrors recent American efforts to reopen installations in Syria.
US and Iran trade strikes for 10th night as Gulf conflict widens
Iran strikes Bahrain and Kuwait as US attacks Iranian ports and cities
Cameroon’s weak security lets billions in gold reach illegal markets
Cameroon loses billions in gold as smugglers exploit weak security, poorly monitored airports and infrastructure vulnerabilities across the country.
Macron welcomes Gabon’s Oligui Nguema for talks on closer ties
France and Gabon advance political and economic cooperation during Oligui Nguema’s official visit to Paris.
US service member killed in Iraq, taking war toll to 17
A new U.S. combat death in northern Iraq has raised the American military toll in the Iran war to 17
World Cup final fuels speculation over wider US war with Iran
World Cup final fuels fears of wider US-Iran war
Vance denies Iranian warning over Kushner and Witkoff’s role in talks
Drop Site: Tehran accused Trump insiders of manipulating conflict-linked markets
US tells Israel it plans to intensify strikes on Iran
US preparing to step up military strikes against Iran, Israeli media says
World Cup champions to receive ‘Super Bowl-style’ rings
FIFA’s ‘Super Bowl-style’ World Cup rings spark fan backlash
US renews strikes on Iran after 2 military personnel killed in Jordan
US launches eighth night of Iran strikes after two troops killed in Jordan
Somali pirates seize a merchant vessel in the Gulf of Aden
Suspected Somali pirates have hijacked a Tanzanian cargo vessel and its crew in the Gulf of Aden off the coast of Yemen.
Pedro “Dirty” Sánchez under siege as wife faces trial
Legal noose tightens around Pedro “Dirty” Sánchez as wife faces trial and brother is convicted
White House says Iran remains in talks with U.S. and wants deal
Iran remains in talks with U.S. and wants deal, White House says
Ethiopia urges Europe to invest, partner in green economic growth
Ethiopian State Minister of Finance Semereta Sewasew met with European Commissioner Jozef Síkela in Brussels to strengthen bilateral ties.
US intercepts two commercial ships attempting to breach Iran blockade
CENTCOM diverts two ships in first attempts to breach Iran naval blockade