After nearly two years in captivity, 21-year-old Edan Alexander is set to return home. Hamas has announced the release of the Israeli-American soldier, the last known living US citizen held hostage in Gaza. This move is seen as a significant step towards a possible ceasefire and a much-needed opening for
Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted a series of meetings on Saturday with key African leaders and the President of the Palestinian Authority, as part of events marking the 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II. In Moscow, President Putin held separate talks with Palestinian
Russian President Vladimir Putin has called for direct peace talks with Ukraine to take place on May 15 in Istanbul, signaling a possible step toward ending the long-running conflict. This unexpected announcement came just hours after European leaders gathered in Kyiv, urging Moscow to commit to a 30-day ceasefire.
In a powerful show of unity, four key European leaders — UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk — made their first joint visit to Ukraine. Traveling together by train, they arrived in Kyiv to meet with
In a united front, leaders from the UK, France, Germany, and Poland gathered in Kyiv to call on Russia to agree to an unconditional 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine starting Monday. The meeting, led by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, also included remote participation from other global figures. This diplomatic push,
In a move that has sparked legal and ethical concerns, the Trump administration is reportedly considering suspending habeas corpus — the fundamental legal right that allows individuals to challenge their detention in court. Stephen Miller, one of President Trump’s top aides, told reporters Friday that the White House is
Russian President Vladimir Putin met separately with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on Friday, following his participation in the Victory Day celebrations marking 80 years since the defeat of Nazi Germany. In Cairo, Putin highlighted the growing economic cooperation between Egypt
Controversial Nigerian preacher Timothy Omotoso, 66, has been arrested in the Eastern Cape by South African authorities. The arrest took place around 5 a.m. on Saturday in East London, shortly after a church gathering. Officials from the Department of Home Affairs, in collaboration with the South African Police Service,
As the rainy season returns, it should mark a productive period for Nigerian farmers preparing their fields. It also brings a welcome end to the scorching heat of the previous months. However, for communities along the Benue and Niger river plains, the rains often signal the beginning of a perilous
In a recent diplomatic exchange, South Africa pushed back against the Trump administration’s portrayal of white South Africans as refugees. According to an official South African summary of the conversation, Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Alvin Botes, rejected the notion, stating that allegations of discrimination against white South
