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Army Colonel Michael Randrianirina was sworn in as Madagascar’s new president on Friday, marking a dramatic turn in the country’s political landscape just days after a military power grab forced former president Andry Rajoelina to flee. Randrianirina, who commanded the CAPSAT army unit that recently mutinied and joined anti-government protesters, took the oath of office […]
U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to Hamas, saying he would “go in and kill” the group if it continues killing people in Gaza—a threat that comes amid growing concern over reported shootings of Palestinian civilians following a ceasefire deal with Israel. Speaking on Thursday via his Truth Social platform, Trump said, […]
Kenya on Friday held a state funeral in Nairobi for its revered opposition leader, Raila Odinga, a day after security forces opened fire on mourning crowds, killing at least three people. Odinga, 80, who was affectionately called “Baba” (father), died on Wednesday from a suspected heart attack at a health clinic in southern India. His death […]
The United States Department of Defence has revoked the access badges of Pentagon reporters from nearly all major media organisations after they refused to sign a new media policy that journalists say threatens press freedom. The Pentagon, located in Arlington, Virginia, serves as the administrative and operational centre of the U.S. military, housing top defence […]
SUMMIT AFTER LANDMARK ISRAEL VISIT U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday capped a whirlwind Middle East tour by signing a landmark ceasefire agreement on Gaza at a peace summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt—just hours after declaring before Israel’s parliament that “Israel is no longer at war.” Trump departed Tel Aviv early Monday afternoon following an […]
U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday delivered a landmark address to Israel’s parliament, the Knesset, declaring that Israel’s long conflict in Gaza had come to an end and calling for a “new era of peace and prosperity” across the Middle East. The speech, lasting just over an hour, was marked by frequent applause and several […]
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during an event at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in Jerusalem on July 27, 2025. (Photo by GIL COHEN-MAGEN / AFP) Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will not attend Monday’s Gaza summit in the Egyptian resort town of Sharm el-Sheikh because it coincides with a Jewish holiday, his office said. […]
The European Union has announced plans to restart its civilian border monitoring mission at the Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt on Wednesday, as part of efforts to support a U.S.-brokered ceasefire deal aimed at ending the ongoing conflict. EU foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, confirmed the development in a post on X, stating that […]
In a significant turn of events, a ceasefire between Israeli forces and Hamas came into effect on Friday, sparking scenes of cautious relief and emotional returns across the war-ravaged Gaza Strip. Thousands of displaced Palestinians began moving northwards, clinging to hope and memories as Israeli troops reportedly began withdrawing from key areas. The Israeli military […]
Twenty living Israeli hostages are due for release from captivity in Gaza under a ceasefire deal with Hamas. Militants kidnapped them during Hamas’s 7 October 2023 attack on Israel — the deadliest in the country’s history. Here are their profiles: – Matan Angrest, 22 – Sergeant Matan Angrest was captured in his tank near the […]
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