Hezbollah MP Ibrahim Moussawi rejects accusations that the group undermines the state. He argues that diplomacy has failed, that Israel continues to violate Lebanese sovereignty, and that resistance remains necessary when governments cannot protect their citizens. In this Talk to Al Jazeera interview, Moussawi discusses Hezbollah’s role, Lebanon’s fragile ceasefire, relations with Iran – and … Read more
Danes try to tow dead whale from island beach after failed German rescue BBC Timmy the Whale Got Stranded Off the German Coast. Then Things Got Weird. The New York Times ‘Timmy,’ humpback whale released in spectacular rescue effort, is found dead off Denmark NBC News Timmy the stranded whale is dead. Please, let’s put animal welfare first … Read more
‘Staggering’ I was not told Mandelson failed vetting, says PM BBC Starmer’s Mandelson nightmare never ends. This time, it may cost him his job as U.K. leader NBC News ‘Pure shock’: how ministers reacted to revelation of Mandelson vetting failure The Guardian Starmer rejects calls to resign over Mandelson appointment as pressure builds AP News Starmer rejects calls to … Read more
UN experts say the armed group remains a major threat to stability in Somalia and neighbouring countries. United Nations experts say the threat of al-Shabab remains the greatest immediate threat to Somalia and the East African region, especially Kenya. The al-Qaeda-linked group controls significant parts of southern and central Somalia, carrying out attacks on government … Read more
Inside Elizabeth Tsurkov’s final hours in captivity: Failed US rescue bids and the deal that ended it Ynetnews Princeton Student Held by Iran-Backed Militia Is Released, Trump Says The New York Times Kata’ib Hezbollah believes Russian-Israeli researcher Tsurkov started becoming liability as hostage The Jerusalem Post Princeton academic Elizabeth Tsurkov freed by Iraqi militia after 2 years in … Read more
Germany’s Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock criticized comments reportedly made by US Vice President JD Vance regarding the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) Party. Vance, who is in Germany to attend the Munich Security Conference (MSC), reportedly urged German established parties to cooperate with the AfD. “The only person who decides the German parliamentary election, as … Read more
More than 100 killed in failed Congo jail break at overcrowded prison The Washington Post Attempted prison break in DRC kills at least 129 people CNN Dozens Die in Congo Jailbreak Attempt After Stampede and Gunfire The New York Times DR Congo government says 129 killed in attempted prison break Reuters.com Jailbreak attempt at Congo prison kills 129 people … Read more
The Bolivian general accused of leading a failed coup was sent Saturday to a maximum-security prison as he faces charges of terrorism and starting an armed uprising. “At some point the truth will be known,” a handcuffed Gen. Juan José Zúñiga told journalists as he was escorted by two guards to the vehicle that will take him … Read more
By Paul Seddon Politics reporter, BBC News 23 minutes ago Image source, Getty Images Image caption, The failed asylum seeker is likely to have flown to Kigali, the Rwandan capital The UK has returned a first failed asylum seeker to Rwanda under a voluntary removals programme, it is understood. Under the scheme, announced last month, … Read more
South Africa is commemorating the 30th anniversary of its first democratic election. South Africa is marking Freedom Day – the historic day that changed the course of the country. Hopes were high in 1994, as years of segregation and white-minority rule came to an end, and millions of Black South Africans cast their vote for … Read more