Terrorists kill three soldiers, four policemen in Nigeria’s Zamfara State, police say
For more than a decade, civilians in Nigeria have faced multiple security threats and risk of atrocities as result of attacks, kidnappings and extortion by various non-state armed groups. Olayomi…
Japan scrambles jets as Russia aircraft circle country
AFP TOKYO – Japan scrambled fighter jets after Russian aircraft flew around the archipelago for the first time in five years, Tokyo said Friday. From Thursday morning to afternoon, the…
Spanish PM meets Venezuelan opposition figure amid tensions
It was the first meeting between Sanchez and Gonzalez Urrutia, 75, since he and his wife landed in Spain on Sunday to seek political asylum. AFP Madrid – Spanish Prime…
Final report clears WADA in Chinese swimmers case, adds rules need strengthening
The case caused a global uproar, with US anti-doping authorities accusing WADA of a cover-up. AFP A final report Thursday confirmed that the World Anti-Doping Agency did not show “favouritism”…
Putin warns West risks ‘war’ if it backs Ukraine long-range strikes
Washington currently authorises Ukraine to only hit Russian targets in the occupied parts of Ukraine and some in Russian border regions directly related to Moscow’s combat operations. AFP MOSCOW –…
Sweden says to pay immigrants up to $34,000 to leave
Currently, immigrants can receive up to 10,000 kronor per adult and 5,000 kronor per child. AFP Malmö – Sweden plans to boost payments to up to $34,000 to immigrants who…
Bomb threat rattles US city in Republican anti-migrant conspiracy
AFP A government building and school were evacuated after an alleged bomb threat Thursday in Springfield, Ohio, local media reported, rattling the small city at the heart of an anti-migrant…
Gunmen kill civilians in attack in central Afghanistan
AFP Gunmen killed a group of civilians in central Afghanistan on Thursday, the interior ministry said, in an attack that was claimed by the local chapter of the Islamic State…
Former US President Donald Trump rules out holding another TV debate with Vice President Kamala Harris
The Republican candidate made the announcement on his Truth Social platform Bloomberg Washington – Republican Donald Trump ruled out appearing at another debate with Democrat Kamala Harris two days after…
Pakistan police strike after attacks on polio vaccination teams
Most attacks are claimed by the Pakistani Taliban, a separate group from the Afghan Taliban but with a similar ideology. AFP PESHAWAR Pakistan – More than 100 Pakistan police who…