Israel targets top Hamas leader in deadly Gaza strike on anniversary
It said it targeted him after learning that he was inside an apartment building, saying it showed that Hamas was using civilians as human shields.
Burkina Faso bans, suspends foreign NGOs, associations
Burkina Faso has withdrawn the licences of four foreign NGOs to operate in the junta-led country and suspended two other associations, according to decrees seen by AFP on Friday. The decrees dated mid-June cited a government minister as saying the decision against the four NGOs was due to formality breaches. Burkina’s military junta, which seized […]
Putin hits Ukraine with largest barrage of war after Trump call
President Donald Trump said he had made no progress with Vladimir Putin on ending the war in a call, as the Kremlin insisted Russia would pursue its war aims.
Cameroon’s 92-year-old president Biya faces emerging rivals
At 92, the world’s oldest head of state, Cameroonian President Paul Biya, faces defections by allies-turned-rivals jockeying to replace him in elections that could end his four-plus decades in power.
Trump says wants ‘people of Gaza to be safe’
US President Donald Trump said Thursday he wanted “safety” for people in Gaza, as he prepares to host Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu next week to push for a ceasefire.
Russia becomes first country to recognise Taliban govt
Afghanistan’s government said on Thursday that Russia had become the first country to officially recognise its rule, calling it a “brave decision”. The Taliban swept back to power in 2021 after ousting the foreign-backed government and have imposed an austere version of Islamic law. They have keenly sought official international recognition and investment, as the […]
