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US Military Identifies Six Airmen Killed Iraq Crash

The United States military has officially identified all six crew members who were killed when a KC‑135 Stratotanker aerial refueling aircraft crashed over western Iraq earlier this week while supporting ongoing operations in the region. The crash occurred on March 12, 2026,
March 15, 2026

Bangladesh Court Sentences Ex-Leader Hasina to Death

Bangladesh’s former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been sentenced to death after a tribunal found her guilty of authorising a violent crackdown on a student-led uprising that convulsed the country last year. The verdict, delivered in a tightly secured courtroom in Dhaka,
November 18, 2025

Commonwealth Deploys Chakwera for Tanzania Dialogue

The Commonwealth has appointed former Malawi president Dr Lazarus Chakwera as its Special Envoy to Tanzania, assigning him the task of helping ease political tension and supporting the start of a national dialogue after the country’s disputed electoral period. Announced by Commonwealth
November 18, 2025

Pope Urges leaders To listen To the poor.

Pope Leo XIV has called on global leaders to pay attention to the voices of the poor, emphasizing that true peace cannot exist without justice. In a message shared on social media on November 16, 2025, the Pope urged presidents and heads of
November 17, 2025

Bridge Collapse Kills Over 30 Cobalt Miners

 At least 32 miners have died after a makeshift bridge collapsed at a cobalt mine in southeastern DRC on Saturday, authorities confirmed. The tragedy occurred at an informal mining site, where miners were working near flooded areas when the bridge gave way.
November 17, 2025

U.S. Tightens Visa Rules for Health and Financial Concerns

A newly issued U.S. directive could make it significantly harder for foreigners to obtain visas, particularly those living with chronic medical conditions or who may lack the financial means to support themselves. The guidance, circulated to embassies  consulates worldwide, instructs officials to
November 15, 2025

Trump Threatens $5 Billion Lawsuit Over BBC Editing

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Friday that he is likely to sue the BBC for up to $5 billion, after the broadcaster admitted it had misleadingly edited his January 6, 2021, speech. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump said the
November 15, 2025

Guinea Supreme Court Approves Nine Presidential Candidates

Guinea’s Supreme Court has finalized the list of nine candidates for the December 28 presidential election, clearing transitional leader General Mamadi Doumbouya while excluding key opposition figures, signaling a highly scrutinized and contested race. The approved candidates include Makalé Camara, Ibrahima Abé
November 15, 2025

Global Leaders Commit to Recognise 160 Million Hectares

World leaders gathered in Belém, Brazil this week ahead of COP30 to announce a groundbreaking pledge to secure the land rights of Indigenous Peoples and local communities across tropical forest nations. The new initiative, known as the Intergovernmental Land Tenure Commitment (ILTC),
November 13, 2025
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