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Netanyahu Accuses Starmer, Others Of Being Against Humanity
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has striked a blistering attack on Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and the leaders of France and Canada - saying that they had "effectively said they want Hamas to remain in power".
He also…
Nigeria Prioritises Family-Centred Policies For National Development – Minister
The Nigerian Minister of Women Affairs, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman Ibrahim, has stated that the administration of President Bola Tinubu has taken concrete steps to integrate family-focused approaches into national policy, with efforts centred on…
Germany Deploys Permanent Troops To Lithuania
Chancellor Friedrich Merz inaugurated a groundbreaking German brigade in Lithuania that is meant to help protect NATO’s eastern flank.
He declared on Thursday that “the security of our Baltic allies is also our security” as worries about…
Landslides Trap 21 in China’s Guizhou Province
Torrential rain triggered landslides in China's southwestern Guizhou province on Thursday, leaving 21 people trapped and prompting a large-scale military-backed rescue operation.
According to state broadcaster CCTV, a major landslide…
UK Court Blocks Chagos Deal Over Sovereignty Dispute
Britain's government has been temporarily barred from finalising a sovereignty agreement with Mauritius over the Chagos Islands—home to a key US-UK military base—following a High Court injunction issued on Thursday.
The…
North Korea Warship Launch Fails; Kim Blames ‘Criminal Act’
A mishap occurred on Wednesday during the launch of a new North Korean warship, with leader Kim Jong Un present at the scene. State media KCNA reported that Kim denounced the incident as a “criminal act” rooted in negligence and ordered…
Pakistan, China Boost Trade Ties After India Ceasefire
Pakistan announced on Wednesday that it has agreed to expand trade and investment cooperation with China, just days after ending its most intense military confrontation with India in nearly 30 years — a conflict Beijing urged both sides to…
Singapore PM Wong Unveils Major Cabinet Reshuffle
Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong unveiled a significant cabinet reshuffle on Wednesday, retaining key ministers while introducing six new faces, following his party’s solid victory in the May 3 general election.
Wong, who continues…
Suicide Bombing Hits Pakistan School Bus, 5 Dead
A suicide bomber targeted an army-operated school bus in Pakistan’s volatile Balochistan province on Wednesday, killing five people, including at least three children, and injuring several others, according to military officials.
The…
WHO Member States Approve $4.2 Billion Health Budget
Member States of the World Health Organisation (WHO) have endorsed a $4.2 billion budget for the 2026–2027 biennium, alongside a 20 percent increase in assessed contributions, reinforcing their commitment to global health equity and WHO’s…