At least 42 killed in weekend attacks in Nigeria’s Benue state, local official says
According to local officials, at least 42 people were shot dead by suspected herders in a series of weekend attacks across Gwer West district in Nigeria's central Benue state. The…
At Least 12 Dead After Russia Launches War’s Largest Air Strike on Ukraine
At least 12 people were killed and dozens wounded after Russian forces launched a barrage of 367 drones and missiles at Ukrainian cities overnight, including the capital Kyiv. According to…
Israeli Military Shot Down Missile Launched From Yemen, army says
On Thursday the Israeli army said in a statement that the military's aerial defence system intercepted a missile launched from Yemen following alarms sounding in several areas of Israel. The…
India Warns Pakistan Amid Rising Tensions
The India-Pakistan ceasefire had barely lasted a few hours before explosions were reported in Indian-administered Kashmir. The ceasefire was brokered by international players, including the United States. It was hailed…
Russia awaits Ukraine’s response to the May ceasefire and offer of direct talks
On Tuesday, April 29, 2025, the Kremlin said Ukraine had not responded to offers by the president of Russia, Vladimir Putin, to begin direct peace talks. It also said it…
Putin suggests direct talks with Ukraine
On Monday, April 21, 2025, Russian President Vladimir Putin declared his openness to direct peace talks with Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy also said Kyiv is eager to discuss a…
Putin: Easter ceasefire is over, but Russia is ‘positive’ on peace proposals
On Monday, April 21, 2025, Russia's President Vladimir Putin said fighting in Ukraine has resumed after the Easter ceasefire, adding that Moscow is ready for any peace initiatives and expects…
Over 170 Arrested in Pakistan for attacks on KFC outlet Amid Gaza War Protests
Police in Pakistan have arrested over 170 people after a series of violent mob attacks on KFC outlets. These violent mob attacks are part of the ongoing protests against Israel's…
Israel says it killed a Hamas commander in Lebanon
According to the Israeli military on Friday, it had killed Hassan Farhat, a commander of Palestinian militant group Hamas, in the Sidon region of southern Lebanon. The Lebanese Health Ministry…
Congo Rebels Abandons Strategic Town Ahead of Doha Peace Talks
The M23 rebels have repositioned their forces from the strategic town of Walikale, ahead of planned peace talks in Doha, Qatar. Walikale is a town in eastern Congo rich in…
Isaerli Airstrike Kills Hamas spokesperson Qanoua, Hamas media say
According to Hamas-affiliated media on early Thursday morning, Abdel-Latif Al-Qanoua, Hamas spokesperson been killed in an Israeli airstrike in northern Gaza, the latest group figure to be killed since Israel…
EU says sanctions remain unless ‘unconditional withdrawal’ of Russia
The European Commission on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, stated that the "unconditional withdrawal of all Russian military forces from the entire territory of Ukraine" is a main precondition for amending…
