The United States is easing travel restrictions on Cuba, the Biden administration said Monday evening. Among…
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EU announces additional €500m to buy weapons for Ukraine
The EU plans to provide another 500 million euro (520 million dollars) for weapons and other…
UN calls for probe into killing of Al Jazeera journalist, Shireen Akleh
UN senior officials on Wednesday called for an investigation into the killing of a well-known Al…
Mike Tyson won’t face criminal charges for punching plane passenger
Former boxing heavyweight champion Mike Tyson will not face criminal charges after punching a man multiple…
Guterres welcomes new acting chief of UN projects services
UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Monday welcomed the appointment of Mr Jens Wandel as acting chief…
Sri Lankan PM resigns amid violent protests
Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa stepped down on Monday as violent protests broke out in…
Dozens dead after suspected militia raid in eastern Congo
Three civil society leaders on Monday confirmed the death of dozens of people killed by armed…
Biden appoints 1st black woman White House Press Secretary
U.S. President Joe Biden, on Thursday, announced Karine Jean-Pierre as White House Press Secretary, making history…
7 journalists killed in Ukraine
Citing UN data, top independent rights experts on Wednesday said seven journalists had been killed in…
Senegal visit: UN chief highlights impact of Ukraine war on Africa
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has highlighted the impact of the Ukraine war on Africa, saying the…
African wins 2022 Global Forest Champion Award
An African has won the prestigious Wagari Maathai Forest Championship Award for 2022, an official has…
Russian talk of World War III ‘very dangerous’ – U.S.
U.S. Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin expressed sharp criticism, on Tuesday, of a warning from Russian Foreign Minister…
Iranian attempts to kill Pompeo, U.S. officials are ‘real’ – Blinken
Iran’s attempts to assassinate former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo are real and ongoing, his successor,…
AU applauds Macron on re-election as French President
African Union on Monday sent a congratulatory message to Emmanuel Macron on his re-election as French…
Russia warns U.S. against sending more arms to Ukraine
Russia on Monday warned U.S. against sending more arms to Ukraine. The country’s ambassador to Washington…
UN chief mourns Ex-Kenyan President, Mwai Kibaki
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, on Saturday mourned the death of former President of the Republic of…
Zelensky to welcome Blinken as death toll rises from Russian attacks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is preparing to welcome U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary…
UN chief requests meetings with Russian, Ukrainian Presidents
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has written separate letters to leaders of Russia and Ukraine to request…
Canada imposes sanctions on Putin’s daughters
Canada announced on Tuesday that it would place sanctions on 14 associates of the Russian government,…
Ukraine: UN chief, Turkish president express support for Istanbul process
UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, has expressed his ongoing support for the Istanbul process in relation…
870,000 Ukrainians return amid deteriorating food security – UN
UN humanitarians on Thursday said no fewer than 870,000 people who fled abroad since the Russian…
Ukraine: UN condemns deadly attack on train station
UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, has condemned reported Russian missile attack on a railway station in eastern…
Russian military shot down 2 Ukrainian combat helicopters
The Russian military has shot down two Ukrainian combat helicopters, according to Defence Ministry spokesperson, Igor…
US describes Russia’s suspension from Human Rights Council as “historic”
U.S. Ambassador to the UN, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, has described the adoption of the resolution to suspend…
47 countries to attend Africa’s 2022 Travel Indaba expo – Organisers
The South Africa Tourism, Organisers of Africa’s Travel Indaba expo, says no fewer than 47 countries…
Ukraine threatens retaliation after Bucha massacre
Ukrainian Defence Minister Oleksii Reznikov has accused Russian troops of massacre of civilians in the town…
Zelensky says Turkey ready to become guarantor of Ukraine’s security
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky tweeted that he had discussed steps toward peace in Ukraine with Turkish…
Putin signs decree enlisting 134,500 young men into Russian army
Russia is conscripting 134,500 men between the ages of 18 and 27, according to a decree…
Woman arrested for allegedly killing her 3 daughters
A formal arrest warrant has been issued in Greece for a 33-year-old woman who allegedly killed…
Israeli President, Jordan’s king hold talks on first official visit
Jordan’s King Abdullah met Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Wednesday in Amman, where the monarch condemned…