West Africa, a new hub of global cocaine trafficking – Report
Dozens of cocaine packages piled up, weighing in at four tonnes and valued at $317 million -- the seizure by Liberian police in July was a stark symbol of west Africa's expanding role in the global cocaine trade.
Third earthquake hits Afghanistan in one week
A new earthquake has struck western Afghanistan – several days after two large tremors in the region killed more than 1,000 people.
France on top alert, deploys 7,000 soldiers after teacher’s murder
France on Saturday said it will deploy 7,000 soldiers after declaring a top-level alert following the fatal stabbing of a teacher by a Chechen-origin man, who also severely wounded three others at a school.
Israel relocation order: UN expresses concern for civilians in Gaza
UN humanitarians expressed deep concern on Friday for all civilians in the Gaza Strip following Israel’s order for the entire population there to leave the north, amid ongoing airstrikes and a deepening humanitarian crisis.
Senegal judge allows detained opposition figure to run for president
The political and judicial saga surrounding the detained Senegalese opposition politician Ousmane Sonko has taken a new twist, with a provincial judge appearing to reinstate him in next year’s presidential race.
Israel-Hamas war may impact world economy – IMF
The International Monetary Fund said it is closely monitoring the impact the ongoing Israel-Hamas war could have on the world economy.
