Category: World

Escalating fighting between M23 rebels and Congolese troops has caused thousands of people to flee, with many heading towards the provincial capital, Bukavu – where UN humanitarian agencies in the east are now located following the fall of Goma. Local aid partners report that a bombing on Thursday resulted in three civilians being injured and […]

A Ugandan court has charged nine senior officials from the Ministry of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development with a series of offenses, including corruption, electronic fraud, and money laundering, following a high-profile hacking incident that led to a $21 million financial loss at the country’s central bank. The charges stem from an elaborate scheme in […]

The United Nations has condemned Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) for actively blocking life-saving aid from reaching the war-torn region of Darfur, where widespread famine is threatening millions. The RSF, engaged in a brutal conflict with Sudan’s regular army since April 2023, controls nearly the entire Darfur region, which spans an area roughly the size […]

A deadly attack near Gao, in northeastern Mali, has left over 50 people dead following an ambush on a convoy and its army escort on Friday. The assault took place near the village of Kobe, approximately 30 kilometers from Gao, a region plagued by militant activity for more than a decade. Local officials confirmed that […]

In a crucial move aimed at de-escalating the ongoing violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), a summit of African leaders has directed military chiefs to convene within five days and provide “technical direction” on implementing a ceasefire. The summit, which concluded in Tanzania on Saturday, was attended by leaders from the East African […]

Jordan has once again demonstrated its unwavering support for the Palestinian people, sending its 159th humanitarian convoy to Gaza on Monday. The convoy, organized by the Jordan Hashemite Charity Organization (JHCO), carries critical aid aimed at alleviating the dire conditions faced by those affected by the ongoing conflict in the region. The convoy is laden […]

QUESTION:  Scott Jennings sitting here on SiriusXM Patriot 125, normally the David Webb Show.  I am guest hosting for Mr. Webb today, and it is our honor to welcome to the airwaves this morning the Secretary of State of the United States Marco Rubio, former senator from Florida, and now, thanks to President Trump, the […]

Bangladesh police have arrested over 1,300 individuals as part of a sweeping crackdown on supporters of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The arrests come amid escalating tensions following protests that led to the ousting of Hasina’s government last August. The recent unrest was sparked by violent protests and attacks on key political figures. Last week, […]

Hundreds of demonstrators gathered in London on Saturday to protest China’s controversial plan to build its largest embassy in Europe, near the iconic Tower of London. The planned site, a sprawling historic location once home to the Royal Mint, has raised significant concerns about human rights, security, and freedom of expression. The relocation would see […]

Some long-haul flights connecting Europe and Asia are emitting 40% more CO₂ since the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, my new study shows. The spike is largely due to airspace closures above conflict zones which are forcing airlines to seek alternative routes, significantly increasing flight times. Longer flights consume more fuel and increase […]