Libya rejects Greece’s call to cancel Turkey maritime deal
Libya condemned Greece’s call to cancel its 2019 maritime boundary agreement with Turkey, insisting the deal is a sovereign decision and rejecting external interference.
EU states set positions on new asylum rules and migrant returns
EU states set positions on asylum and migrant return reforms, drawing criticism from rights groups
US warns of deepening West Africa instability as it prioritises trade
Washington warns of worsening insecurity across West Africa but continues to prioritise trade and private investment despite escalating Sahel violence and ongoing diplomatic tensions.
Gaza mediators warn Israel over one way Rafah move amid rising concern
Regional mediators and foreign ministers criticised Israel’s plan to open the Rafah crossing only one way, warning it could force Palestinians to leave Gaza.
UN urges Tanzania to respect rights as Independence Day protests loom
The UN called on Tanzanian authorities to respect fundamental freedoms, release detainees, and ensure peaceful demonstrations amid post-election tensions.
Aid workers face trial in Greece on migrant smuggling charges
Aid workers stand trial in Greece on smuggling charges as rights groups warn of criminalising rescue work
Somali prime minister rejects Trump’s remarks and calls for calm
Somali leaders dismissed Donald Trump’s derogatory comments about Somalia and Somali immigrants, urging unity, dignity and a focus on resilience.
China and Russia hold strategic talks to strengthen regional security
China and Russia held strategic consultations in Moscow, discussing Ukraine, regional security, and cooperation in military and law enforcement spheres.
Libya vows to step up migrant returns as Europe tightens controls
Libya plans to increase repatriation of irregular migrants amid limited international support and Europe’s efforts to curb arrivals.
Labour MP Tulip Siddiq sentenced in Bangladesh in absentia
Tulip Siddiq, Labour MP, jailed in Bangladesh over corruption claims, denies wrongdoing, trial held in her absence
Countries rush aid to Sri Lanka after devastating floods kill over 330
Countries rush aid to Sri Lanka after floods kill over 330 and leave hundreds missing, with rescue and relief operations ongoing
Trump invites Israel’s Netanyahu to White House
Trump invites Netanyahu to the White House to discuss Gaza, Israel-Syria relations, and a potential pardon amid ongoing tensions
Netanyahu requests pardon as trial fractures Israel’s political scene
Netanyahu has requested a presidential pardon, arguing his lengthy corruption trial is dividing Israel, while critics accuse him of evading justice and supporters say the process is politically driven.
Senegalese teams race to stop potential oil spill near Dakar coast
Senegalese authorities deployed crews and tugs to prevent an oil spill after water entered the engine room of the Mersin tanker near Dakar.
Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla resigns from Parliament amid mercenary claims
Former President Jacob Zuma’s daughter steps down from Parliament while under police investigation for allegedly sending men to fight in Ukraine.
Lebanon and Egypt coordinate to strengthen arms control efforts
Lebanon and Egypt met in Beirut to advance arms control and prevent escalation amid ongoing Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon.
German woman of Congolese origin gets 10 years for bank robbery
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A German woman of Congolese origin was sentenced to 10 years in Congo for attempting a daylight bank robbery in Kinshasa.
Trump orders review to label Brotherhood branches as terrorist groups
Trump orders review to label several Muslim Brotherhood branches as terrorist organizations
Gaza war study finds far higher death toll than earlier estimates
A new Max Planck Institute study estimates that more than 100,000 Palestinians may have died in the Gaza war, far exceeding the previously reported official figures.
AU urges permanent role at UNSC amid global strains
The AU urges permanent UN Security Council seats and fair global representation while leaders call for stronger multilateralism and balanced economic ties.
17-year-old arrested over fatal stabbing of teen in England
A 17-year-old is arrested over the fatal stabbing of Yassin Alama in Handsworth, Birmingham, UK
Former British soldier wanted in Kenya for murder denied bail in London
A former British soldier has been denied bail in London over Kenya’s 2012 Agnes Wanjiru murder case
Trump moves to label Muslim Brotherhood a terrorist group
President Donald Trump announced plans to label the Muslim Brotherhood a foreign terrorist organization,
Smaller EU nations step up their diplomatic push for influence in Africa
Smaller EU nations are expanding diplomatic, trade and security engagement across Africa as global competition for influence on the continent intensifies.
Hamas meets Egyptian intelligence to review Gaza ceasefire
Hamas leaders met Egyptian intelligence officials in Cairo to review the Gaza ceasefire, warning that Israeli violations and unresolved issues threaten the agreement’s next phase.
Gaza officials say Israel killed 342 and wounded 875 since truce
Gaza officials say Israel’s repeated ceasefire breaches have caused widespread casualties and destruction across the enclave.
G20 endorses declaration to boost minerals and fight climate change
G20 leaders met in South Africa to endorse a declaration addressing critical minerals, climate change, inequality, and calls for lasting global peace.