The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has announced a phased withdrawal of its troops from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), ending its SAMIDRC mission. The decision follows months of conflict in eastern DRC, where M23 rebels have seized key cities, causing at least 7,000 deaths. South Africa, the largest troop contributor, lost 14 soldiers, while Malawi also suffered casualties, Al-Jazeera has reported. The … Continue reading Southern Africa regional bloc to withdraw troops from DRC amid M23 advance

British authorities are investigating a cargo ship crash off the English coast involving the Solong and the US-flagged tanker Stena Immaculate, which was carrying jet fuel for the US military. The Russian captain of the Solong has been arrested for gross negligence manslaughter, while a missing crew member is presumed dead. Experts are puzzled by how the crash occurred despite modern navigation systems. Environmental groups … Continue reading Cargo ship captain arrested in North Sea collision with US-flagged tanker is Russian national

Armenia and Azerbaijan have agreed to a peace deal, aiming to end nearly 40 years of conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh. Armenia accepted Azerbaijan’s final proposals, and both nations confirmed the draft agreement is ready for signing. However, Azerbaijan demands Armenia amend its constitution to remove territorial claims, a point Armenia disputes. The deal follows decades of war, with Azerbaijan regaining control of Nagorno-Karabakh in 2023, leading … Continue reading Armenia and Azerbaijan agree to peace treaty after nearly four decades of war

A citizen search group in Jalisco, Mexico, uncovered evidence of mass disappearances at a remote ranch, revealing shoes, clothing, and burned bone fragments—items missed by state investigators months earlier. The ranch, allegedly a cartel training and execution site, was previously raided in September, but authorities failed to find key evidence. Their inaction sparked outrage, pushing the federal government to take over the case. Families are … Continue reading Mexicans searching for missing relatives uncover possible mass killing site in Jalisco state

An Israeli airstrike hit an apartment in Damascus’ upscale Dumar neighborhood, targeting what Israel claimed was a Palestinian Islamic Jihad command center. The apartment had reportedly been vacant for years, and a Syrian housekeeper next door was seriously injured. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu defended the strike, citing national security, while a Palestinian Islamic Jihad spokesperson denied the location was a militant base, NPR has reported. … Continue reading Israel targets what it says was an Islamic Jihad command center in Damascus

Ugandan judge Lydia Mugambe, a U.N. tribunal member, was convicted of trafficking a young woman to the U.K. and forcing her into unpaid labor. A jury found her guilty of facilitating illegal immigration, forced labor, and witness intimidation. Prosecutors said Mugambe conspired with Ugandan diplomat John Leonard Mugerwa to bring the victim to the U.K. under false pretenses in exchange for judicial favors. Mugambe, who … Continue reading UN Judge Found Guilty of Slavery

Heavy rainfall caused the mineral-rich shores of Silver and Red Beach on Iran’s Hormuz Island to flood with blood-red water, startling tourists. The phenomenon, caused by high iron oxide in the volcanic soil, occurs year-round and is a major attraction. The soil, known as “gelack,” is used in industry and local cuisine, the U.S. Sun has reported. Similar natural wonders exist worldwide, including Spain’s pink … Continue reading ‘Blood rain’ turns beach RED in Biblical scenes