Senegal Votes for New President Amid Political Unrest DAKAR — The people of Senegal are casting their votes in a delayed presidential election amidst weeks of political turmoil. Long lines of voters can be seen across the country as they choose from 17 presidential candidates. After voting, outgoing President Macky Sall cautioned candidates against prematurely ...
Israeli Authorities Block UNRWA Food Convoys in Gaza GAZA — In a shocking move, Israeli authorities have informed the United Nations that they will no longer approve the passage of any UN agency for Palestine refugees, UNRWA, food convoys into northern Gaza. The decision has left UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini outraged, as he took to ...
Mass Abducted Nigerian Pupils Freed Unharmed by Security Forces in Kuriga ABUJA ‑ In a daring rescue mission, Nigerian pupils who were taken by gunmen in a mass abduction in the north-western town of Kuriga have been freed “unharmed”, according to officials. Kaduna state governor Uba Sani credited the courage of the security forces for ...
LONDON COMMITMENT: Triple Lock System for State Pension to Remain if Conservatives Win Election LONDON — Jeremy Hunt has made a firm commitment to retaining the triple lock system for determining increases in the state pension if the Conservatives emerge victorious in the upcoming election. The triple lock system ensures that the state pension rises ...
Simon Harris Set to Become New Leader of Fine Gael DUBLIN — Simon Harris is poised to take the reins as the new leader of Fine Gael as nominations come to a close. Harris, the current minister for further and higher education in Ireland, emerged as the sole candidate vying for the party leadership position. ...
Devastation in Moscow: Attack at Concert Venue Leaves 133 Dead MOSCOW — Russia is observing a day of mourning after at least 133 people were killed on Friday evening in an attack at a packed concert venue in Moscow. Flags are flying at half mast, many events have been canceled and TV channels have updated ...
LONDON ROYALTY GRATEFUL FOR SUPPORT AFTER CANCER DIAGNOSIS LONDON — The Prince and Princess of Wales are “enormously touched by the kind messages” they have received following Catherine’s cancer diagnosis, a Kensington Palace spokesman has said. Saturday’s statement also added they were “grateful” that the public understood their request for privacy. Catherine revealed in a ...
Ukraine Strikes Russian Black Sea Fleet in Crimea KYIV — In a bold move, Ukraine announced that it has successfully targeted two landing ships, a communications center, and other key infrastructure used by Russia’s Black Sea fleet off annexed Crimea. The Ukrainian general staff confirmed the destruction of the Yamal and Azov ships in the ...
Senegalese Voters Head to the Polls in High-Stakes Election Senegalese voters are gearing up to choose their next president on Sunday in a high-stakes election that will test the country’s democracy. President Sall’s Final Days in Office Outgoing President Macky Sall, whose final term ends on April 2, has vowed to peacefully transfer power to ...
HONG KONG — China’s Coast Guard Clashes with Philippine Boats in the South China Sea In a dramatic showdown, China’s coast guard deployed water cannons against Philippine boats in a disputed area of the South China Sea on Saturday, marking the latest episode in a series of maritime confrontations between the two nations. The incident ...
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