Coordinated Attacks in Southern Russia Leave Nine Dead, Including Seven Police Officers
A coordinated attack in southern Russia on Sunday left at least nine people dead, including seven law enforcement officers, when gunmen wielding automatic weapons targeted a synagogue and an Orthodox church in two cities in the Dagestan region, ABC News reported, citing the region’s Ministry of Internal Affairs. At least 25 people were injured in […]
Biden to Announce New Policy Protecting Undocumented Spouses of US Citizens
President Joe Biden is poised to unveil a new policy that aims to shield hundreds of thousands of undocumented spouses of US citizens from deportation, according to administration officials. This policy will apply to those who have lived in the country for at least ten years and will grant them the legal right to work […]
Israel announces military pause on Gaza road to let in aid
The Israeli military says it will hold a daily “tactical pause of military activity” along a road in southern Gaza to enable more humanitarian aid to enter, but emphasised that there is no ceasefire and combat would continue in Rafah. The pauses, which are said to have begun on Saturday, will last from 08:00 local […]
Cyril Ramaphosa Re-elected President as ANC Forms Unprecedented Coalition with DA
South Africa’s parliament has re-elected Cyril Ramaphosa as the country’s president following a groundbreaking coalition deal between the governing African National Congress (ANC) and opposition parties. The new government of national unity brings together Mr. Ramaphosa’s ANC, the centre-right Democratic Alliance (DA), and smaller parties. In his victory speech, Mr. Ramaphosa praised the coalition, stating […]
G7 Agrees to Use Frozen Russian Assets to Raise $50 Billion for Ukraine
The G7 has committed to utilizing frozen Russian assets to generate $50 billion (£39 billion) in support for Ukraine’s fight against Russian forces. US President Joe Biden emphasized this move as a clear signal to Russia that “we’re not backing down,” despite Moscow’s threats of “extremely painful” retaliatory measures. During the G7 summit in Italy, […]
G7 Summit in Italy Confronts Leaders’ Political Vulnerabilities
When the Group of Seven convenes for its annual gathering on Italy’s Adriatic coast this Thursday, the summit will present an image of leaders grappling with domestic political challenges rather than basking in their political strength. Set against the backdrop of olive trees and luxurious resorts in Puglia, the summit brings together leaders weakened by […]
Biden Vows to Respect Jury’s Guilty Verdict in Hunter Biden’s Gun Trial
US President Joe Biden has pledged to respect the jury’s decision to convict his son, Hunter Biden, of gun crimes after a week-long trial that revealed a tumultuous period for the family. The 12-person jury found Hunter Biden, 54, guilty of lying about his drug use on a form while purchasing a handgun in 2018. […]
Plane Carrying Malawi Vice President Saulos Chilima Missing, Search Efforts Underway in Chikangawa Forest
A plane carrying Malawi’s vice-president, Saulos Chilima, may have crashed in a forest in the north of the country, according to a senior military official. The aircraft, which was carrying Chilima and nine others, disappeared from airport radars on Monday morning while flying in bad weather. The military plane was en route within the country […]
Israel: War Cabinet Minister Benny Gantz Resigns from Emergency Government
Israeli war cabinet minister Benny Gantz has resigned from the emergency government, signaling growing rifts over Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s post-conflict strategy for Gaza. During a news conference in Tel Aviv on Sunday, Mr. Gantz announced his resignation with a “heavy heart.” “Unfortunately, Mr. Netanyahu is preventing us from achieving true victory, which justifies the […]
Court Testimony: Hunter Biden Reportedly Used Crack “Every 20 Minutes or So”
Hunter Biden’s ex-girlfriend testified before a jury that he was abusing crack cocaine “every 20 minutes or so” when they first met. The son of the US president is on trial in Wilmington, Delaware, facing charges related to his possession of a firearm while allegedly using narcotics. Zoe Kestan, who met Biden, 54, during a […]
