Category: International
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UN WARNS OF GENOCIDE RISK AS SUDAN WAR ENTERS THIRD YEAR
Killings, mass rape and drone strikes are escalating, with civilians paying the highest price, the UN says. The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, has sounded the alarm over Sudan’s deepening conflict, warning that the risk of genocidal violence is spreading as the war between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the…
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UN BACKS NIGERIA’S DEMOCRACY, SAYS AFRICA’S STABILITY DEPENDS ON IT
The United Nations says Nigeria’s electoral success is key not just for the country — but for the entire continent. During a visit to the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission, UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator Mohamed Fall reaffirmed the UN’s commitment to supporting Nigeria’s democratic journey. He said Nigeria’s size, influence and 27…
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PAKISTAN CLAIMS 133 TALIBAN KILLED AS BORDER FIGHTING ESCALATES
Fresh cross-border clashes between Pakistan and Afghanistan have left dozens dead, with both sides trading heavy accusations and battlefield claims. Pakistan’s Prime Minister’s Office says 133 Afghan Taliban fighters were killed and more than 200 wounded in ongoing counter-strikes targeting positions inside Afghanistan. Government spokesman Mosharraf Zaidi said 27 Taliban posts were destroyed and nine…
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UN BLOCKS CHEMICAL SHIPMENT CAPABLE OF MAKING 1.6 BILLION FENTANYL DOSES
Global drug watchdog says early warning system stopped a massive precursor diversion before it hit the streets. The International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) says authorities have intercepted a shipment of chemicals that could have produced between 700 million and 1.6 billion potentially lethal doses of fentanyl. According to the Board’s 2025 Annual Report, three tons…
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CHINA URGES CEASEFIRE AFTER PAKISTAN STRIKES AFGHAN CITIES
Beijing says it’s “deeply concerned” as cross-border tensions spiral between its two neighbours. China has called for urgent dialogue following fresh military escalation between Pakistan and Afghanistan, after Pakistani forces carried out overnight strikes on targets inside Afghan cities, including Kabul. Foreign Ministry spokesman Mao Ning said Beijing was saddened by the casualties and warned…
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MERZ EXPLORES FORBIDDEN CITY, WATCHES ROBOT BOXING IN CHINA
German Chancellor mixes culture and tech on second day of Beijing visit. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz wrapped up his two-day China trip with a visit to Beijing’s Forbidden City and a robot boxing match in Hangzhou. After meeting President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang to discuss economic and diplomatic ties, Merz toured the UNESCO…
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EX-U.S. F-35 PILOT ARRESTED FOR ALLEGEDLY TRAINING CHINESE MILITARY
Gerald Brown, once an elite U.S. Air Force instructor, faces charges over unauthorized defense training. Former U.S. Air Force Gerald Brown, 65, was arrested in Indiana for allegedly providing military training to China without State Department approval, violating U.S. arms export laws. Prosecutors warned his actions could pose a “significant threat to national security.” Brown’s…
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GERMANY, AUSTRIA HANG ONTO CASH AS EUROPE GOES DIGITAL
Survey shows German-speaking nations still prefer banknotes while much of Europe shifts to cards and mobile payments. A new BearingPoint survey reveals that 73% of Germans and 71% of Austrians regularly use cash, bucking Europe’s growing trend toward digital payments. By contrast, cash use is falling in countries like Sweden (25%), Denmark (32%), and Finland…
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HILLARY CLINTON TO TESTIFY IN EPSTEIN PROBE, BILL TO FOLLOW
Former Secretary of State set for closed-door Congress session over Jeffrey Epstein scandal. Former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is scheduled to testify under oath before Congress on Thursday regarding the sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Her husband, former President Bill Clinton, is expected to testify the following day. The sessions will be conducted via…
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RUSSIA STRIKES UKRAINE: DOZENS INJURED IN MASSIVE DRONE AND MISSILE ATTACKS
420 drones, 39 missiles hit eight regions as energy infrastructure comes under fire Ukraine credits Western air defenses for limiting damage. President Volodymyr Zelensky reported widespread Russian attacks on Thursday, targeting gas facilities in Poltava and power substations in Kyiv and Dnipropetrovsk. Ukrainian forces intercepted most of the assault, which included 11 ballistic missiles. In…
