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Middle East War: Iran and US receive temporary truce proposal

As the war in the Middle East enters its second month, both the United States and Iran have received a draft urging a 45 day ceasefire. The proposal also calls for Iran to loosen its grip on the Strait of Hormuz shipping lane.

Zambia: Government declares fuel supply situation an emergency

As the war in the Middle East continues to drive up fuel prices, the Zambian government has declared the current fuel supply situation an emergency.

Zambia: Government declares fuel supply situation an emergency

As the war in the Middle East continues to drive up fuel prices, the Zambian government has declared the current fuel supply situation an emergency.

Nigeria troops rescue 31 abducted Easter worshippers in Kaduna attack

Nigerian troops have rescued 31 worshippers abducted during Easter services in Kaduna state, the military said, following an attack that left several people dead.

Cairo goes dark as Egypt struggles to cope with fall out from Iran war

Normally bustling with activity until the early hours of the morning, the streets of Cairo have gone dark. Soaring fuel costs have pushed the Egyptian government to issue a month-long early-closing order. Now shops are shuttered at 9pm during the week ...

Pope Leo XIV Calls for Peace During Easter Celebrations

Catholic Christians gathered around the world on Easter Sunday to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ and share a message of hope.

Iran threatens to restrict Bab el-Mandeb Strait after Trump warnings

US President Donald Trump on Sunday threatened Iran and its infrastructure if it doesn't open the Strait of Hormuz by his Tuesday deadline. In response, Iran threatened to restrict the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.

Orthodox Christians in Gaza mark Palm Sunday with church service

Palestinian Orthodox Christians gathered at the Greek Orthodox church, St. Porphyrios in Gaza City for a Palm Sunday service.

Nigerian worshippers celebrate Easter under tight security after deadly attack

Christians in Nigeria's central city of Jos celebrated Easter Sunday Mass under a pall of fear following a shooting that killed around 30 people a week ago.

Zelenskyy, Turkey and Syria discuss war and reconstruction

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met in Damascus on Sunday for a high‑level, three‑way meeting.