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Haiti police bolster security around palace ahead of transition

Haitian police deployed tear gas to move people back from a security perimeter around the National Palace while soldiers gripping rifles patrolled the international airport's diplomatic entrance

Haiti police bolster security around palace ahead of transition

US Senate passes bill to force TikTok divestment or ban

US Senate passes bill to force TikTok divestment or ban

Israel widens strikes, orders more evacuations in north of Gaza

Israel widens strikes, orders more evacuations in north of Gaza

UN: Guns fueling rape of children, women in war zones

UN: Guns fueling rape of children, women in war zones

Cannabis a rare consensus issue ahead of US election

Marijuana use is a rare consensus issue in politically divided America, with polls showing that 88 per cent of Americans support at least partial legalisation.

Cannabis a rare consensus issue ahead of US election

US promises Ukraine swift munitions delivery as Russia advances on battlefield

The White House promises swift delivery of the approved $61 billion in aid to Ukraine as Russia’s recent gains on the battlefield threaten Ukraine’s defenses.

US promises Ukraine swift munitions delivery as Russia advances on battlefield

UNICEF: Three million children suffering brunt of Haitian gang violence

The head of the U.N. children's agency, UNICEF, said Monday that 3 million Haitian children impacted by rampant gang violence need humanitarian assistance

UNICEF: Three million children suffering brunt of Haitian gang violence

Flooding wreaks havoc across East Africa

Deadly floods are wreaking havoc in many parts of East Africa that face torrential rainfall, with Burundi calling for international help to deal with the aftermath.

Flooding wreaks havoc across East Africa

Cameroonian civil society groups, opposition launch mass voter registration campaign

The goal is to encourage disgruntled youths to register to vote before the August deadline and go to the polls in the presidential elections next year.

Cameroonian civil society groups, opposition launch mass voter registration campaign

Connected Africa Summit addresses continent's challenges, opportunities and bridging digital divides

Kenyan President William Ruto said bridging the technology gap is important for Africa's economic growth and innovation.

Connected Africa Summit addresses continent's challenges, opportunities and bridging digital divides

Britain, Germany call on Hamas to release hostages

Western diplomats called Tuesday for Hamas to release the remaining hostages it is holding in the Gaza Strip, as they marked 200 days since the Hamas attack on Israel.

Britain, Germany call on Hamas to release hostages

A year since Sudan war began, now aid groups warn of mass death from hunger

The conflict has been overshadowed by the war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza Strip, which since October has caused a massive humanitarian crisis for Palestinians.

A year since Sudan war began, now aid groups warn of mass death from hunger

Supreme Court upholds Idaho ban on treatments for transgender minors

Idaho, now free to enforce its ban on the treatments for minors, can impose felony charges on doctors who ignore the block.

Supreme Court upholds Idaho ban on treatments for transgender minors

Zelenskyy calls for same defense from allies as Israel

Zelenskyy called on Western allies to display the same "unity" toward Ukraine as they did toward Israel when they thwarted an Iranian aerial assault against the Israeli skies.

Zelenskyy calls for same defense from allies as Israel

Biden meets Iraqi PM amid escalating Mideast tensions

As U.S. President Joe Biden hosted Iraq’s prime minister Monday, all eyes were on Iran, which over the weekend made a historic first strike on Israel.

Biden meets Iraqi PM amid escalating Mideast tensions

India's journalists intimidated into silence, says veteran broadcaster

When Modi came to power in 2014, India ranked 140 out of 180 countries on the RSF World Press Freedom Index. In 2023, it ranked 161, where 1 shows the best environment.

India's journalists intimidated into silence, says veteran broadcaster

Untying knots: Cambodian women face social judgment, depression after divorce

approximately 20% of Cambodian women faced physical and/or sexual violence from an intimate partner during relationships including marriage.

Untying knots: Cambodian women face social judgment, depression after divorce

Sudanese farmers strive for food sufficiency as conflict rages

The war has created widespread hunger, as fields lay uncultivated and aid agencies struggle to reach millions of Sudanese displaced from their homes.

Sudanese farmers strive for food sufficiency as conflict rages

US President Joe Biden reaffirms Israel support after Iran attack

Iran's top military force says the attack was retaliation to an Israeli strike that killed several senior Iranian military commanders in Damascus on April 1.

US President Joe Biden reaffirms Israel support after Iran attack

Iran escalates conflict, attacking Israel; US forces help Israel to intercept Iranian projectiles

Iran has launched an aerial attack on Israel on Saturday night, escalating the Middle East Regional conflict as top military force says attack was retaliation to an Israeli strike.

Iran escalates conflict, attacking Israel; US forces help Israel to intercept Iranian projectiles

Israel says air defenses successfully blocked Iranian strikes

Israel says its air defenses were successful in defending against Iran’s strikes on the country while Tehran warned of further attacks if Israel retaliates.

Israel says air defenses successfully blocked Iranian strikes

Flooding in Kenya kills at least 13, displaces 15,000

Heavy rains pounding different parts of Kenya have led to the deaths of at least 13 people and displaced some 15,000, the United Nations says.

Flooding in Kenya kills at least 13, displaces 15,000

Botswana objects to G7-EU diamond-tracking system

Botswana is the world’s second-largest producer of diamonds after Russia. Its diamond exports last year were worth $7 billion.

Botswana objects to G7-EU diamond-tracking system

Nigeria's consumers upset at electricity rate hike

The decision to remove electricity subsidies is part of President Bola Tinubu's reform drives to ease pressure on the economy.

Nigeria's consumers upset at electricity rate hike

Activists urge Nigeria to refuse Shell's oil selloff plans

The SOMO report claims Shell is now selling its operations to domestic companies that may not have the capability to deal with the aging infrastructure and legacy of oil exploration.

Activists urge Nigeria to refuse Shell's oil selloff plans

Zuma can contest elections, South African court rules

Zuma’s lawyers argued in court Monday that because the former leader, who served just three months before being released on health grounds, was granted a remission, the ban did not apply.

Zuma can contest elections, South African court rules

91 killed as boat sinks off Mozambique coast

Rescuers had found five survivors and were searching for more, but sea conditions were making the operation difficult.

91 killed as boat sinks off Mozambique coast

Israel takes steps to meet US demands following Biden's threats

Israel has taken steps to allow more aid in and announced the dismissal of two officers in connection with the airstrike that killed seven international aid workers in Gaza earlier this week.

Israel takes steps to meet US demands following Biden's threats

US, China hold military talks in Hawaii

U.S. and Chinese defense officials met to talk about unsafe and aggressive incidents between the two militaries’ ships and aircraft in the Pacific region.

US, China hold military talks in Hawaii

Biden tours site of Baltimore bridge collapse, pledges support

Biden toured the collapsed Francis Scott Key bridge in Baltimore, Maryland, pledging government support in rebuilding the span and reopening the harbor to full capacity.

Biden tours site of Baltimore bridge collapse, pledges support

Haitians flee as gangs have taken much of capital

With no sign yet of a transitional council or the appointment of an interim prime minister, Haitians who can are trying to flee the country.

Haitians flee as gangs have taken much of capital

US report: 68,000 guns illegally trafficked by unlicensed dealers over 5 years

More than 68,000 illegally trafficked firearms in the United States over a five-year period came through unlicensed dealers who aren't required to perform background checks

US report: 68,000 guns illegally trafficked by unlicensed dealers over 5 years

Russia, Ukraine intensify aerial attacks against each other

Russia’s deadly missile attacks Friday on Ukraine’s southern city of Zaporizhzhia killed at least three people and damaged several residential buildings and an industrial facility

Russia, Ukraine intensify aerial attacks against each other

Iran vows to punish Israel for airstrike that killed Iranian officers in Syria

Iran reiterated its pledge Friday to punish Israel at a funeral for seven officers killed in a suspected Israeli airstrike on the Iranian Embassy compound in Syria this week.

Iran vows to punish Israel for airstrike that killed Iranian officers in Syria

New mass graves in Rwanda reveal cracks in reconciliation efforts

Rwandan authorities say the remains of at least 1,000 people have been found in the district of Huye, a surprisingly high number after three decades.

New mass graves in Rwanda reveal cracks in reconciliation efforts

Botswana leads calls on G7 countries to review diamond tracking initiative

Botswana, has written to the Group of Seven leading industrial countries seeking to reverse an initiative requiring all producers to send gems to Belgium for certification.

Botswana leads calls on G7 countries to review diamond tracking initiative

US accuses Kenyan officials of corruption in contract awards

American firms are losing out on business and contracts in Kenya because top government officials demand bribes, the U.S. trade office said in a report released last week.

US accuses Kenyan officials of corruption in contract awards

Somalia expels Ethiopian ambassador, orders closure of two consulates

Somalia expels Ethiopia’s ambassador in Mogadishu, orders closure of two consulates in a dispute over a port deal.

Somalia expels Ethiopian ambassador, orders closure of two consulates

Russia targets Ukraine with missiles, drones

Ukraine said Wednesday that Russian forces attacked the country overnight with three guided missiles and four Shahed drones.

Russia targets Ukraine with missiles, drones

UK police: Suspects in attack on Iranian journalist fled country

The suspects who allegedly stabbed a journalist for an independent Iranian media outlet in London last week fled the country after the attack, police said on Tuesday.

UK police: Suspects in attack on Iranian journalist fled country

Britain demands investigation into Israeli airstrike that killed aid workers

Britain has called for an immediate investigation into an Israeli airstrike Monday on an aid convoy that killed seven aid workers, including three British citizens, in Gaza.

Britain demands investigation into Israeli airstrike that killed aid workers

US says UN not venue to negotiate Palestinian statehood

The United States on Wednesday opposed a Palestinian push for full membership at the United Nations, with Washington saying it backed statehood but after negotiations with Israel.

US says UN not venue to negotiate Palestinian statehood

NATO foreign ministers to discuss proposed 100bn euro military fund for Ukraine

U.S Secretary of State Antony Blinken held talks with NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg on Wednesday on how to bolster the alliance’s long-term military support for Ukraine.

NATO foreign ministers to discuss proposed 100bn euro military fund for Ukraine

Judge denies Trump's request to delay his April 15 hush money trial

A New York judge denied Trump's bid to delay his April 15 trial on charges stemming from hush money paid to a porn star until Supreme Court reviews claim to presidential immunity

Judge denies Trump's request to delay his April 15 hush money trial

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