Niger Ends Military Agreement with US, Straining Relations NIAMEY — In a bold move, Niger’s military government has officially terminated an agreement with the US that permitted American military personnel and civilian staff from the Department of Defense to operate within Niger’s borders. This decision comes just days after high-level discussions with US diplomatic and ...
Chaos in Port-au-Prince: UNICEF Container Looted Amidst Growing Humanitarian Crisis PORT-AU-PRINCE — In the midst of escalating gang violence and a worsening humanitarian crisis in the Haitian capital, a container filled with crucial supplies for newborn babies and their mothers was looted in Port-au-Prince over the weekend, according to aid agency UNICEF. What Was Stolen? ...
CARDIFF — Vaughan Gething Elected as Wales’ Next First Minister Journalistic Voice: In a nail-biting victory, Vaughan Gething has emerged as the winner of the Welsh Labour leadership election, securing 51.7% of the vote. This historic win makes Gething the first black person to lead Wales, defeating his rival Jeremy Miles who garnered 48.3% of ...
State of Emergency Declared in Southern Iceland After Fourth Volcanic Eruption REYKJAVIK — Southern Iceland is in a state of emergency following another volcanic eruption on the Reykjanes Peninsula — marking the fourth eruption since December. Lava has now reached the eastern defenses surrounding the evacuated town of Grindavik, as reported by local media. The ...
LONDON: Grant Shapps Scraps Trip to Southern Ukraine Due to Security Concerns LONDON — Grant Shapps had to cancel his planned visit to Odesa in southern Ukraine last week for “security reasons”, as reported by the UK Defense Ministry. The UK defense secretary had to abort his trip after UK intelligence warned that Russia had ...
EU Announces €7.3 Billion Aid Package for Egypt Amid Migrant Crisis CAIRO — Amid concerns of increasing economic pressure and conflicts in neighboring countries leading to a surge in migrants attempting to reach European shores, the European Union unveiled a substantial €7.3 billion aid package for Egypt on Sunday. European Commission President Ursula von ...
UN Peacekeepers Wounded in Attack in the Democratic Republic of the Congo NEW YORK — In a volatile clash between the powerful M23 rebel movement and government troops, eight peacekeepers from the UN Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) were wounded, sparking condemnation from UN Secretary-General António Guterres. The skirmish took place ...
India gears up for the world’s largest democratic elections NEW DELHI— Get ready, India! Polls in the world’s largest democracy will open on April 19, as announced by the country’s election commissioner. This sets the stage for a nationwide election that is expected to see Prime Minister Narendra Modi secure a rare third consecutive term. ...
Mike Pence Refuses to Endorse Trump WASHINGTON — In a shocking turn of events, former Vice President Mike Pence stated on Friday that he could not, in good conscience, endorse presumptive GOP nominee Donald Trump. This bold move marks a clear break from his former running mate and the president he once served alongside. Stunning ...
Brazilian Military Leaders Allege Former President Bolsonaro Planned Coup After Election Loss SÃO PAULO, Brazil — Explosive allegations have emerged from newly released court documents, claiming that former President Jair Bolsonaro presented top Brazilian military leaders with a plan to stage a coup after he lost the 2022 election. The country’s Supreme Court unveiled testimonies ...
Layla Al-Khalifa
Layla Al-Khalifa
