Rubio acknowledges setbacks in DRC-Rwanda deal, urges compliance/in /by
US secretary of State Marcio Rubio acknowledged the backsliding on a U.S.-mediated deal involving the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda, saying his country was still focused on making the agreement work
Greece rescues 545 migrants off Crete after distress call/in /by
Greek authorities carried out a major rescue operation early on Friday morning, after a vessel carrying 545 migrants sent out a distress signal off the coast of Gavdos islant, south of Crete.
Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul make weight ahead of Miami showdown/in /by
YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul and former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua made weight on Thursday for their bout on 19 December. Joshua weighed 243 pounds at their Thursday weigh-in, while Paul was 216.
French farmers protest outside Macron’s over EU-Mercosur deal/in /by
The mayor of Le Touquet has publicly voiced support for the farmers, as pressure mounts on the French government to take a tougher stance on the deal.
Egypt’s Prime Minister Madbouly meets Lebanese President Aoun/in /by
Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly met with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on Friday, underscoring Cairo’s commitment to Lebanon’s security and stability amid regional tensions. Egypt is doing all it can to prevent further escalation between Lebanon and Israel amid tension between the two neig
Christmas hymns return to Bethlehem after ceasefire brings brief respite/in /by
Despite the fragile calm, tensions remain high across the West Bank, and uncertainty lingers. Still, for many in Bethlehem, the return of Christmas hymns and celebrations offers a rare moment of hope — a reminder that even after darkness, light can return.
Christmas lights attract Lagos residents despite violence and rising costs/in /by
Nigeria is on display in a softer light as residents of Lagos gathered to see the city’s Christmas decorations.
TikTok signs deal to form new US unit with investors, including Oracle, Silver Lake/in /by
TikTok has signed agreements with three major investors , Oracle, Silver Lake and MGX — to form a new TikTok U.S. joint venture, ensuring the popular social video platform can continue operating in the United States.
Parts of Saudi Arabia covered by snow as temperatures drop across the Kingdom/in /by
A rare blanket of snow covered parts of Saudi Arabia on early on Thursday, as temperatures dropped across the kingdom.
Shelters in Burundi overwhelmed as 80,000 flee escalating violence in South Kivu/in /by
As violence in the eastern DRC escalates, a growing number of people are being forced to flee their homes and see refuge across the border in Burundi.