An Israeli delegation paid a discreet visit to Cairo earlier this week to address security concerns linked to the war in Gaza and the sensitive border region between Egypt and Israel. The late-night meeting came shortly after Egypt toned down its political and media criticism of Jerusalem, reportedly at the
The United States has revoked the visa of Colombian President Gustavo Petro following a heated protest he led in New York during the UN General Assembly. Petro, who had joined a pro-Palestinian demonstration, used a megaphone to urge American soldiers to “disobey Trump’s order” and instead “obey humanity.” His remarks,
Madagascar has imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew in Antananarivo after violent protests swept through the capital. Anger erupted on Thursday as hundreds of mostly young people defied a ban on public gatherings, demanding better electricity and water supply. Roads were barricaded with burning tyres and stones, forcing police to fire rubber
Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo are battling another Ebola outbreak, with eleven new cases confirmed in Kasai Province’s Bulape Health Zone. The outbreak has now spread across six health areas — Bambalaie, Bulape, Bulape Communautaire, Dikolo, Ingongo, and Mpianga — bringing the total number of reported cases
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has told the UN General Assembly that he is willing to work with global powers—including the United States, France, Saudi Arabia, and the United Nations—to deliver a two-state peace plan between Israel and Palestine. Speaking via video after US authorities barred him and 80 officials from
Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro has denounced recent US airstrikes on boats accused of drug trafficking in the Caribbean, calling them an “act of tyranny.” The attacks, reportedly responsible for multiple deaths since the beginning of the month, were ordered as part of Washington’s push to curb the flow of fentanyl
The UK, Canada, Australia, and Portugal have formally recognised a Palestinian state — a major policy shift ahead of this week’s United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80) in New York. Today, France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Malta, Andorra and San Marino are expected to follow suit at a special UN conference co-hosted
The UK government is poised to formally recognise a Palestinian state, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer expected to make the announcement during a statement on Sunday afternoon. The decision represents a major departure from the UK’s long-held position that recognition should follow a peace agreement. Starmer previously warned that
Ukraine was hit by one of the largest overnight aerial assaults in recent months, leaving at least three people dead and more than 30 injured. President Volodymyr Zelensky said the strikes were part of a deliberate campaign to intimidate civilians and destroy vital infrastructure. Regions across the country, including
Haiti has taken a new step in rebuilding its defense forces as 143 soldiers successfully completed an eight-week military training program in Mexico. The group, made up of 15 women and 128 men, underwent intensive instruction in self-defense, firearms handling, and human rights under the guidance of the Mexican
