USA: Minneapolis ICE shooting caught on video/in /by
Videos of a deadly shooting in Minneapolis spread online, as US authorities face scrutiny after an ICE officer killed a motorist during Trump's immigration crackdown.
Iran police officer killed as protests over cost of living enter 12th day/in /by
President Masoud Pezeshkian has urged security forces to show restraint, distinguishing peaceful protesters from armed rioters. However, rights group Iran Human Rights says at least 27 protesters have been killed, while Iranian media report 15 deaths, including members of the security forces.
South africa won’t block US refugee program for white minority/in /by
Despite December’s raid, the U.S. State Department said refugee operations remain intact, noting that more Afrikaners arrived in the U.S. in December than in any previous month, with higher numbers expected in January.
Venezuela holds mass funeral for soldiers killed in US military operation/in /by
Venezuela’s military has begun burying dozens of soldiers killed in a United States military operation, holding a mass funeral in the capital, Caracas, on Wednesday.
Ivorian Government resigns after ruling party’s landslide win/in /by
Ivory Coast’s government has formally resigned, paving the way for a new cabinet following last month’s legislative elections. President Alassane Ouattara accepted the resignation on Wednesday, January 7, after the ruling RHDP party secured a landslide victory.
African Union demands Israel reverse recognition of Somaliland/in /by
The AU’s Council for Political Affairs, Peace and Security issued the call on Tuesday, condemning what it described as a unilateral and illegitimate move.
Putin attends Christmas Eve service with veterans of Ukraine war/in /by
Russian President Vladimir Putin celebrated Christmas Eve at an Orthodox service in the Moscow region on Tuesday evening. He was joined by veterans of Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine and their families.
CAR President extends Putin invitation/in /by
The newly re-elected president of the Central African Republic, Faustin-Archange Touadera, has invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to visit the country. Moscow has become a key ally of Touadera in recent years.
Boat carrying dozens of migrants bound for Spain returns to Gambia after taking on water/in /by
A boat carrying dozens of migrants hoping to reach Spain returned to shore after taking on water off the coast of Gambia.
Young African migrants sleep on Paris streets amid freezing winter nights/in /by
Several dozen snow-covered tents line a street in the historic heart of Paris, sheltering young homeless migrants from the bitter cold. Around 300 young African migrants, many seeking official recognition as minors, are spending freezing nights outdoors, facing harsh and dangerous conditions.