World
Trump says US attack on Iran paused to allow talks
Facing mounting pressure over a war that has rattled global oil markets, US President Donald Trump said he has halted…
Year: <span>2026</span>
World
Trump warns Iran that ‘clock is ticking’ on peace deal
With diplomacy losing momentum and the war now more than two months old, US President Donald Trump has issued a…
World
WHO explains why the Ebola emergency is considered high risk
The World Health Organization on Sunday sounded its highest international alarm over an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of…
Somalia
Somali cabinet sets priorities for new constitution implementation and election reform
Monday May 18, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia’s Cabinet on Sunday examined a roadmap for putting the country’s new federal…
World
Israel detains president’s sister among people aboard ship
At least six Irish citizens, including Dr Margaret Connolly, sister of President Catherine Connolly, were aboard an aid flotilla detained…
West-Africa
Saudi Arabia intercepts 3 drones after they entered from Iraq
Rania AbushamalaMonday May 18, 2026 Saudi Arabia said on Sunday evening that its air defenses had intercepted and destroyed three…
East-Africa
Rwandan genocide suspect Félicien Kabuga dies in custody
Felicien Kabuga, long branded one of the world’s most-wanted fugitives and a central suspect in the 1994 Rwanda genocide, has…
West-Africa
US and Nigeria Escalate Airstrikes Following Daesh Activity
U.S. and Nigerian forces have intensified their counterterrorism efforts in northeastern Nigeria, conducting a second wave of strategic airstrikes against…
West-Africa
U.S. and Nigeria Conduct Joint Airstrikes Against Militants
In a significant escalation of military efforts, the U.S. and Nigerian forces have launched new airstrikes against militant groups in…
World
Starmer Insists He Will Not Walk Away From Prime Minister Role
Keir Starmer has declared he is not ready to quit, insisting he still intends to lead Labour into the next…
