Hamas has expressed a willingness to transfer governance of Gaza to another Palestinian entity, potentially the Palestinian Authority, amid ongoing ceasefire negotiations led by Egypt and Qatar.
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Chaima Issa, a prominent Tunisian writer and human rights activist, was sentenced to 18 years in prison as part of a mass trial targeting opposition figures critical of President Kais Saied.
The passing of Pope Francis has left Catholics, particularly in Africa, mourning the loss of a humble leader known for his connection to the grassroots of the church.
The interregnum, or “empty chair,” involves a structured transition between popes, encompassing a period of mourning and preparation for the conclave.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced a restructuring plan to cut 15% of the State Department’s workforce by closing and consolidating over 100 offices globally.
Russian hackers targeted a Dutch public facility’s digital control system in a thwarted attack, marking the first known assault on the Netherlands’ critical infrastructure.
Pope Francis has chosen to be buried at Saint Mary Major Basilica, deviating from the tradition of burial in St. Peter’s Basilica, marking a break in nearly 150 years of precedent.
The Mexican government has condemned a US advertisement warning against undocumented migration, asserting it contains a “discriminatory message” that undermines human dignity and could incite violence against migrants.
President Trump stated that the administration cannot provide trials for all deportees, claiming it would take “200 years” to do so.
Cliff Notes – Death toll rises sharply in attacks in Benue state The death toll in recent attacks in Benue state has increased to 56, with ongoing search efforts suggesting it may rise further, according to Governor Hyacinth Alia. The attacks mark a resurgence of intercommunal violence in Nigeria’s Middle Belt, with earlier incidents resulting in at least 11 deaths in Otukpo and over 100 fatalities in Plateau state. Governor Alia attributed the violence to…
A meeting in Paris between US, French, and Ukrainian officials signals a potential reinsertion of sidelined European leaders into negotiations to end the Ukraine war.
The Kenyan government has confirmed the suspension of kidney transplant operations at Mediheal clinic following a DW report unveiling an organ trafficking network exploiting vulnerable individuals.
Approximately 60,000 people are currently living in tent encampments in central Myanmar following a devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake, with significant damage to infrastructure and homes.
US Students fear Trump crackdown following Harvard University stance against the Trump administration.
WHO member states have finalised a historic pandemic agreement focusing on global collaboration and preparedness, with a draft proposal set for consideration at the World Health Assembly in May.
Kenyan authorities charged four individuals, including two Belgian teenagers, with wildlife trafficking for attempting to smuggle 5,000 Giant African Harvester Ants valued at approximately $7,700.
Former President Joe Biden condemned Donald Trump’s “hatchet” approach to Social Security, claiming it jeopardises the financial security of millions of Americans reliant on the programme.
The US FTC has initiated an antitrust trial against Meta, alleging that the acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp were aimed at eliminating competition to maintain market dominance.
The US federal government has frozen over $2.2 billion in grants and $60 million in contracts to Harvard University due to its refusal to restrict campus activism, a demand from the Trump administration.
President Bola Tinubu has launched an investigation following a violent attack in Plateau State, resulting in at least 52 deaths, according to Red Cross reports.
Friedrich Merz, likely Germany’s next chancellor, condemned the recent Russian missile strike in Sumy that killed at least 34, labelling it a “deliberate and calculated war crime.”
Brice Oligui Nguema, head of Gabon’s military junta, won 90.35% of the vote in the first election not under the Bongo family’s influence in 50 years, with a notably high turnout of 70.40%.
The Sudanese people are pleading for the army to help, as deadly attacks on Darfur famine-hit camps killing hundreds and violent abuse including widespread rape allegations.
The refugees have no saviours, no armies and very limited support from NGO’s and charity.
Tahawwur Hussain Rana, a Pakistani-born Canadian, was extradited from the US to India and accused of being a key conspirator in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks that resulted in over 160 deaths.
The US aims for free and priority access to the Panama Canal, while Panama insists on its sovereignty, complicating negotiations amidst ongoing tensions.