President Donald Trump announced on Friday that the US military had struck another drug trafficking vessel in international waters, resulting in the deaths of three people. Unlike previous strikes in recent weeks, Trump did not specify whether the attack occurred off the coast of Venezuela, where the US Navy has deployed a small armada to […]

An elderly British couple, Peter Reynolds (80) and Barbara Reynolds (76), who had been detained in Afghanistan for nearly eight months, were released on Friday, according to Taliban authorities. The release came after mounting international pressure over concerns for their deteriorating health.   The Taliban have not disclosed the reasons for the couple’s arrest in […]

The Israeli military has warned it will operate with “unprecedented force” in Gaza City, urging residents to evacuate as its ground offensive continues in the Palestinian territory’s largest urban centre. Escalating Assault on Gaza City Gaza City has been subjected to relentless air strikes and tank fire as Israel seeks to seize control. Nearly two […]

Russia’s Defence Ministry on Friday categorically denied claims that three of its MiG-31 fighter jets had illegally entered Estonian airspace, following reports that NATO aircraft had been scrambled to intercept and warn them off. Russia’s Statement According to the ministry, the fighter jets were on a “scheduled flight… in strict compliance with international airspace regulations.” The ministry asserted that the […]

US President Donald Trump on Friday sharply criticised media coverage of himself and his administration, claiming it is unduly negative and “illegal”, amid growing national debate over free speech following the suspension of comedian Jimmy Kimmel’s television show by ABC. Trump’s Criticism of the Media Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, Trump stated: “They’ll […]

Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon on Friday have resulted in the deaths of two people and injuries to eleven others, according to Lebanon’s Ministry of Health, marking the latest escalation despite an ongoing ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. Details of the Attacks The ministry reported that an Israeli airstrike on a vehicle outside a public […]

Russia has formally lodged an appeal with the International Court of Justice (ICJ) against a ruling that held Moscow responsible for the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 over Ukraine in 2014, which claimed the lives of 298 people, the ICJ confirmed on Friday. Background of the Case The Netherlands and Australia, nations with the […]

Malawi’s political landscape has been thrown into uncertainty following this week’s general elections, as the ruling party raised allegations of irregularities while authorities reported arrests related to the vote count. Allegations by the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) On Friday, the Malawi Congress Party (MCP), led by President Lazarus Chakwera, claimed irregularities in 13 of the […]