A military prosecutor in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has called for the death penalty against former president Joseph Kabila, who is currently standing trial in absentia on charges of treason and war crimes. General Lucien Rene Likulia urged the court on Friday to sentence Kabila to death, accusing him of committing crimes including…
Germany’s postal service, Deutsche Post DHL, has announced temporary restrictions on parcel deliveries to the United States following new tariffs introduced by President Donald Trump’s administration. Beginning Saturday, DHL will suspend its standard package delivery service to the US — a popular and cost-effective option for many small businesses. The company explained in a statement…
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has dismissed speculation about an imminent summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, stating that “no meeting is planned” despite efforts from the United States to broker direct talks. Speaking in an interview with NBC’s Meet the Press with Kristen Welker on Friday, Lavrov said, “There…
The United Nations has officially declared a famine in Gaza, marking the first time such a designation has been made in the Middle East. According to UN officials, more than 500,000 people are facing “catastrophic” levels of hunger, with conditions expected to worsen in the coming weeks. “This is a famine: the Gaza famine,” said…
Students and families at Villanova University were forced to shelter in place on the first day of orientation after a false report of an active shooter triggered a massive law enforcement response. The incident occurred on Monday afternoon, when an alert was sent to the campus community around 4:35 p.m. ET, just as the university…
Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz has issued a stark warning to Hamas, threatening the destruction of Gaza City if the militant group refuses to disarm, release all remaining hostages, and accept Israel’s conditions for ending the war. “Soon, the gates of hell will open upon the heads of Hamas’s murderers and rapists in Gaza —…
Significant flooding has been reported in the Kaseda area of Minamisatsuma City, Kagoshima Prefecture, as Tropical Storm Lingling made landfall on Japan’s southwestern island of Kyushu. The storm struck near Hioki City just after 5 p.m. on Thursday, bringing with it heavy rain and unstable weather conditions. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, southern parts…
Slovakia’s Prime Minister, Robert Fico, has stated that Ukraine’s membership in NATO is not possible and that Russia cannot be defeated militarily. His remarks came during a video address following an online summit of European Union leaders, which focused on upcoming talks with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington. Fico stressed that the first condition…
A fire has been reported near Tabriz International Airport, raising concerns in one of Iran’s busiest transport hubs. Local authorities have yet to release full details about the cause of the blaze or the extent of the damage, but emergency services were quickly dispatched to the scene. The incident has drawn attention due to the…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s latest visit to the White House on Monday took an unexpected turn when U.S. President Donald Trump made lighthearted comments about his guest’s attire. The exchange came during a brief interaction with right-wing reporter Brian Glenn, who had previously criticized Zelensky’s clothing during an earlier meeting with Trump. This time, however,…
