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Russia continues to move equipment out of Syria

Satellite images released by Maxar Technologies showed what appear to be cargo planes at a Russian military airfield in Syria with their nose cones opened to receive heavy equipment, along with helicopters being dismantled and prepared for transport

Zimbabwe: The tradition of the tombstone unveiling festival

Chipo Benhure started saving early for a memorable holiday season in Zimbabwe, but it wasn’t for a party or a vacation. The highlight is a ceremony at the cemetery to unveil her late mother’s headstone.

Azerbaijani airliner crashes in Kazakhstan, leaving over 30 feared dead

The flight had departed from Baku, Azerbaijan, en route to Grozny, Russia, carrying passengers from Azerbaijan, Russia, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan.

21 dead as Mozambique erupts in violence after election court ruling

The Constitutional Council’s announcement reignited tensions in a nation already struggling with economic hardships, widespread poverty, and an ongoing Islamist insurgency in the northern Cabo Delgado province.

Mozambique: Protests Turn Deadly as Court Confirms Election Results

The Constitutional Council’s announcement reignited tensions in a nation already struggling with economic hardships, widespread poverty, and an ongoing Islamist insurgency in the northern Cabo Delgado province.

Gang attack at Haiti hospital reopening kills two journalists

Street gangs control roughly 85% of Port-au-Prince, crippling essential services. Despite government promises to reclaim control, violence continues to escalate, with journalists and police frequently targeted.

Thousands flee Sudan conflict, overwhelming border areas in South Sudan

Despite efforts to scale up assistance, the response remains severely underfunded. UNHCR warns that without additional resources, life-saving aid and support for the displaced and host communities will remain inadequate.

Talks to reach a deal between Hamas and Israel continue in Doha

Talks to reach a deal between Hamas and Israel continue, the Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesperson said during a press conference in Doha on Tues

Secret 13th century escape passage for popes reopens to public

A historic secret passage connecting the Vatican with Rome's Castel Sant’Angelo opened to the public on Monday, allowing visitors to walk along the fortified walkway that once served as an escape route for popes.

Egypt, Jordan foreign ministers discuss Syria

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and his Jordanian counterpart Ayman Safadi stressed on Monday the importance of supporting Syria and respecting its sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity