Fighting between M23 rebels and allied forces in eastern Congo has left at least 13 peacekeepers and soldiers dead, including troops from the U.N. and the Southern African Development Community Mission (SAMIDRC). M23, accused of receiving Rwandan support, has advanced toward Goma, a key city of 2 million. Congo’s army, with allied forces, repelled an offensive near the city. The U.N. Security Council moved an … Continue reading International peacekeepers killed as fighting rages around eastern Congo’s key city

Former U.S. President Donald Trump proposed relocating Palestinians from Gaza to neighboring Arab nations like Jordan and Egypt to create a “clean slate” in the war-torn region. Arab states strongly oppose this, citing fears of permanent displacement and Israel’s refusal to guarantee refugees’ return. Over 100,000 Gazans entered Egypt during the war, facing high fees and little support. Trump described Gaza as a “demolition site” … Continue reading Trump proposes Jordan, Egypt take in Gazans and ‘we just clean out’ decimated Strip

Four Israeli female soldiers were returned to Israel after being paraded by Hamas militants in Gaza City and handed to the Red Cross as part of a fragile ceasefire. In exchange, Israel released 200 Palestinian prisoners, including those with life sentences and detainees without charges. Celebrations erupted in Ramallah as freed Palestinians, some wearing Hamas headbands, arrived. However, tensions rose as Israel refused displaced Palestinians’ … Continue reading Hamas frees 4 Israeli hostages in exchange for 200 prisoners

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa signed a bill allowing land expropriation without compensation under specific conditions deemed “just and equitable” and in the public interest. The law, replacing the 1975 Expropriation Act, aims to address land ownership disparities favoring the White minority, over 30 years after apartheid. The African National Congress praised it as a milestone, but opposition parties, including the Democratic Alliance and Freedom … Continue reading South African president signs controversial land seizure bill, eroding private property rights

The Taliban rejected the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) request to arrest two top officials, including leader Hibatullah Akhundzada, over persecution of women. The ICC’s move, hailed by Afghan women’s groups as a step toward justice, drew condemnation from the Taliban, who accused the court of baseless accusations and ignoring foreign forces’ past crimes. Critics fear the Taliban may exploit the decision for propaganda, the Associated … Continue reading Taliban reject court move to arrest top officials for persecuting Afghan women and girls

Axel Rudakubana, 18, was sentenced to a minimum of 52 years in prison for fatally stabbing three young girls—Bebe King (6), Elsie Dot Stancombe (7), and Alice Da Silva Aguiar (9)—at a Taylor Swift-themed event in Southport, UK, in July. Rudakubana pleaded guilty to 16 charges, including murder, attempted murder, and possession of a jihadi training manual and ricin. Judge Julian Goose called the attack … Continue reading UK Teen sentenced to 52 years in prison for deadly stabbing at Taylor Swift-themed event

The UN has suspended movement in Houthi-held areas of Yemen after the detention of its personnel in Sanaa, actively negotiating their release. This is not the first instance of Houthi detentions, as they have previously held UN workers and US embassy staff. The Iranian-backed Houthis, controlling large parts of Yemen, have faced accusations of human rights abuses and obstructing aid delivery. While the conflict with … Continue reading UN suspends movement in Houthi-held areas after staff detained

Rebels from the Rwanda-backed M23 killed North Kivu’s military governor, Maj Gen Peter Cirimwami, during fighting in eastern DR Congo, the army confirmed. Gen Cirimwami, shot while visiting the frontline, died after being airlifted to Kinshasa. The M23 has seized key towns, displaced over 400,000 people, and killed more than 200 civilians this year, as they advance toward Goma, a major city near the Rwandan … Continue reading Rebels kill DR Congo governor as fighting intensifies