31 die in Army recruitment stampede, government launches investigation
No fewer than 31 people were killed and dozens injured at a stadium in the Republic of Congo’s capital Brazzaville overnight, the government said on Tuesday, with local media reporting…
Central Europe’s defence companies negotiating new deals to sell more weapons, military equipment, others in Africa
November 15, 2023 Central European defence companies are negotiating new deals to sell more weapons, military equipment and related services in Africa as they seek to poach customers looking for…
Saudi crown prince, African leaders call for end to war in Gaza
November 10, 2023 Saudi Arabia’s crown prince on Friday called for an end to the war in Gaza, a stance later echoed in a declaration with African leaders attending a…
In a first, pope to have day of private meetings with world leaders in Dubai
November 9, 2023 Pope Francis will have nearly an entire day of bilateral meetings with world leaders attending the COP28 climate conference in Dubai next month, according to a programme…
Defeat of Hamas is fulfilment of prophecy of Isaiah – PM Netanyahu
The Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, invoked Bible prophecy Wednesday during a speech to the nation in which he said the Israeli military would soon launch its ground invasion…
Niger’s ousted president Bazoum attempts escape to Nigeria, junta claims
Niger’s junta said on Thursday that it had thwarted an escape attempt by ousted President Mohamed Bazoum who has been imprisoned by the military since a July 26 coup despite…
Hamas: First time in 41 years, Israel carrier to fly on Sabbath to bring reserve soldiers back to Israel
Israel’s national carrier will fly back reserve soldiers from New York and Bangkok in emergency rescue flights as the IDF braces for a long war with the Hamas terror group….
14-year-old ‘run-away’ girl shoots self in front of police
A 14-year-old Kansas teen, Jaylee Chillson, whose parents say was in therapy for relentless bullying at her school, fatally shot herself in front of a police officer after her family…
ICC says it has been hacked
September 20, 2023 The International Criminal Court (ICC) said its computer system had been hacked, a breach at one of the world’s most high-profile international institutions and one that handles…
Behold the largest onion in the world on display at Harrogate Flower Show
A record-breaking giant onion weighing almost 9kg has been displayed at the Harrogate Autumn Flower Show in northern England. The vegetable, owned by Gareth Griffin, weighs 8.97kg and was…