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Iran Rejects US Talks Amid Rising Gulf Tensions

Iran has officially rejected a new round of peace talks with the United States, citing continued military pressure, maritime restrictions, and what it described as “excessive and shifting demands” from Washington, according to Iranian state media reports. The decision marks a significant
April 20, 2026

Kenyan Police Use Tear Gas to Disperse Protesters

Tensions flared in Nairobi, Kenya, when police used tear gas to break up protests highlighting the increasing cases of femicide across the country. The demonstrations, led by activists and women’s rights groups, called for urgent action to address gender-based violence and protect
December 11, 2024

Queensland Lab Under Scrutiny for Missing Virus Samples

A biosecurity lapse in Queensland, Australia, has led to the disappearance of 323 vials containing dangerous virus samples, including Hendra virus, Lyssavirus, and Hantavirus. The missing samples, initially stored at the Public Health Virology Laboratory, vanished following a freezer malfunction in 2021.
December 11, 2024

German AfD Leader Alice Weidel Demands Halt to Ukraine Aid

Alice Weidel, the Alternative for Germany (AfD) candidate for chancellor, has called for an immediate end to all German funding and arms supplies to Ukraine. In a pointed statement, Weidel argued that Germany’s involvement risks escalating the conflict and jeopardizing peace efforts.
December 10, 2024

Indonesia Pursues BRICS Membership to Boost Economic Goals

Indonesia has formally expressed its intention to join the BRICS group of emerging economies, a move aimed at advancing the domestic economic agenda of President Prabowo Subianto. The announcement marks the first major foreign policy initiative under Subianto’s administration Newly appointed Indonesian
December 10, 2024

EC Officially Declares John Mahama President -Elect

The Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), Jean Mensa, has officially announced John Dramani Mahama of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) as the president-elect following the 2024 general elections. The elections, held nationwide on Saturday, December 7, resulted in a significant victory
December 9, 2024

Ghana: Bawumia Concedes Defeat To John Mahama

The presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has gracefully conceded defeat in the 2024 general elections. In a public address streamed from his residence just hours after the results began to come in, he recognized his opponent’s
December 8, 2024
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