A 49-year-old U.S. national, Akinyela Sawa Taylor, was fatally shot after attempting to hijack a Tropic Air flight in Belize with a knife on Thursday. He injured several passengers before being shot by another passenger, whom officials called a hero. The plane, carrying 14 passengers and two crew, circled the airport for over an hour before safely landing. A state of emergency was declared, and … Continue reading American fatally shot after attempting to hijack plane in Belize

A Chinese satellite company with military ties, Chang Guang Satellite Technology Co Ltd (CGSTL), is allegedly providing Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen with satellite imagery to target U.S. and international ships in the Red Sea, according to U.S. officials. Despite repeated warnings from the Trump and Biden administrations, China has not acted against the company. CGSTL, which is closely linked to the People’s Liberation Army, … Continue reading USA says Chinese firm helping Houthis target American warships

Israel announced it has completed a new security corridor, the Morag Axis, cutting off Rafah from the rest of Gaza and claiming full control of the southern city. The move aims to divide Hamas forces and expand Israeli control, with operations expected to grow across Gaza. Over 1,500 Palestinians have been killed since the ceasefire ended in March, bringing the total to nearly 51,000 since … Continue reading Israel takes control of Rafah, creating new ‘security corridor’ in Gaza

Algeria has ordered 12 French embassy staff to leave within 48 hours, following France’s indictment of three Algerians—one a consular official—linked to the 2024 abduction of government critic Amir Boukhors (aka Amir DZ). Boukhors, granted asylum in France, was briefly kidnapped near Paris by men posing as police. Algeria accuses him of ties to terrorism, which he denies. The expulsions have escalated tensions between the … Continue reading Algeria to expel 12 French embassy officials

Hundreds of people, especially older women, face abuse and even murder in Ghana over witchcraft accusations, Amnesty International reported, urging the government to criminalize such accusations and ritual attacks. Despite a 2023 bill banning witchcraft accusations, it has yet to be signed into law. Victims are often poor, elderly women with health issues or disabilities, and many are forced into isolated camps. Amnesty criticized the … Continue reading Witchcraft accusations putting hundreds at risk of “physical attacks or even death” in Ghana

Hundreds of refugees in Sudan have been killed in recent days by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), according to local rights groups. The RSF, accused of genocide in Darfur, escalated attacks on the Zamzam and Abu Shouk refugee camps near El Fasher, killing over 300 people, including 9 medical workers. Zamzam, home to over half a million people facing famine, has been bombarded with artillery. … Continue reading In Sudan, hundreds killed in attacks on famine-hit displacement camps

Russian missiles struck the Ukrainian city of Sumy on Palm Sunday, killing at least 34 people—including two children—and injuring 117, officials said. The twin ballistic missile strike targeted a university and a nearby street, with Ukraine accusing Russia of using cluster munitions. The attack follows a deadly strike on President Zelenskyy’s hometown days earlier. Zelenskyy called for a global response, denouncing Russia as a terrorist … Continue reading Russian missiles hit Ukrainian city of Sumy during Palm Sunday celebrations