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Israeli foreign minister identifies victims of shooting outside embassy in Washington

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar identified the victims as Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim. Lischinsky was a research assistant, and Milgrim organized visits and missions to Israel.

Terrorism and instability: “critical moment” for Somalia, says rapporteur

Somalia has long been struggling in the fight against terrorist groups on its territory, among which the most prominent is al-Shabaab. The Special Rapporteur on Counterterrorism and Human Rights visited the country from 10 to 20 May in order to assess ...

Zimbabwe’s Kirsty Coventry prepares to take Olympic body’s top job

On Thursday, she was in Australia to formally hand over oversight of preparations for the 2032 Games in Brisbane.

Beirut: Palestinian president Abbas meets with Lebanese officials

In his first visit in seven years, the Palestinian leader met with Lebanese officials, including Prime Minister Nawaf Salam in Beirut. On Wednesday, the Lebanese and Palestinian presidents agreed that Palestinian factions won't use Lebanon as a launchp...

Congo’s public prosecutor calls for lifting of justice minister’s immunity

The Appeal Court is seeking to prosecute Constant Mutamba for alleged misappropriation of public funds.

Expert: possible US deportations to South Sudan could set “dangerous precedent”

The Trump administration's plan to deport convicted immigrants to third countries, among which potentially South Sudan, has been declared unlawful by a United States federal judge on Wednesday. Such a scheme would set a "dangerous precedent", according...

Tanzania frees Kenyan activists after protest

Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi and Ugandan lawyer Agather Atuhaire remain detained in Tanzania after travelling to observe the trial of opposition leader Tundu Lissu

What went wrong during Ramaphosa – Trump meeting?

Trump’s move has since sparked global backlash, reignited racial tensions, and raised urgent questions about how disinformation is shaping foreign policy in the 21st century.

UN releases Palace Museum centennial stamps

The United Nations celebrated the upcoming centennial of Beijing's Palace Museum with a stamp launch and exhibition opening at its New York headquarters

South Africans react after trump confronts Ramaphosa with baseless claims on white farmers

Trump used a White House meeting to forcefully confront Ramaphosa, accusing the country of failing to address Trump’s baseless claim of the systematic killing of white farmers.