Category: Global News
How did a UN helicopter fall into al-Shabab’s hands in Somalia?
Despite a government offensive against the armed group, al-Shabab shows its capacity for high-level attacks.
ICJ hears South Africa’s genocide case against Israel over Gaza war
South Africa accuses Israel of violating UN's 1948 Genocide Convention, established in the Holocaust's wake.
French historian: Israel destroyed 4,000-year-old culture in Gaza
French historian Jean-Pierre Filiu says Gaza’s rich civilization has endured centuries of wars, but not Israel’s war.
Three key takeaways from Donald Trump’s Iowa town hall
The former president and 2024 contender suggested he might have decided on his vice presidential pick.
Protests as UN top court hears genocide case against Israel over Gaza war
In ICJ case brought to The Hague, South Africa accuses Israel of committing genocide and demands end to offensive.
Russia doubles down on fast, cheap, unguided bombs to attack Ukraine
Russia produces more ballistic missiles, glide bombs and drones as Ukraine targets Russian military hubs from afar.
Comoros President Assoumani seeks fourth term in January 13 election
Azali Assoumani, 65, will face five competitors in Sunday's election.
Iran navy says it seized oil tanker off Oman
The state-run IRNA news agency published a story acknowledging the seizure of an oil tanker by Iran's navy.
NATO allies Turkey, Romania, Bulgaria sign deal to clear Black Sea mines
Initiative limited to three nations aims to make shipping safer, including for vessels transporting grain from Ukraine.
‘Hold Israel accountable’: South Africans rally behind Gaza amid ICJ case
As their government takes Israel to The Hague on genocide allegations, South Africans are standing by Palestine.