Typhoon Kalmaegi: At least 5 dead as powerful storm batters central Vietnam
Typhoon Kalmaegi hit central Vietnam, causing strong winds and heavy rain. At least five people died, and many are missing. Over a million households faced power outages.
Lebanon lifts travel ban on Muammar Gaddafi’s son and reduces bail
Hannibal Gaddafi has been detained without trial for nearly a decade for allegedly withholding information about the fate of a Lebanese Shi'ite Muslim cleric.
ICC confirms charges against fugitive Ugandan rebel leader Joseph Kony
The case is seen as a major test for the ICC as it explores how to advance proceedings in situations where suspects are unlikely to be arrested.
Post-election protests trigger economic losses in Cameroon {Business Africa}
Post-Election Unrest Brings Douala to a Halt while Africa Moves to Close $90bn Annual Infrastructure Gap as Luanda Summit Backs 5% Agenda to Unlock Domestic Capital
Families mourn over 188 dead in Philippines after Typhoon Kalmaegi
In central Philippines, families mourned 188 Typhoon Kalmaegi victims. President Marcos Jr. declared a national emergency with another typhoon approaching.
Cameroon’s president calls for calm following post-election violence
Days of deadly protests followed the announcement that 92-year-old Paul Biya had won an eighth term in office.
Moroccans mark 50th anniversary of Green March into Western Sahara
The mass demonstration pushed Spain to hand over control of the disputed territory, paving the way for Morocco’s takeover.
New digital map shows Roman Empire’s vast network of roads
It’s no secret that the Romans liked to build roads. But European researchers say they've discovered an extra 100,000 kilometres of Roman road that had been hidden over time, covered by new construction or fallen into disuse.
Sudanese paramilitary group RSF agrees to humanitarian truce proposed by US-led mediator
The Rapid Support Forces, a paramilitary group that has been at war with the Sudanese military for over two years, said Thursday it has agreed to a humanitarian truce that was proposed by US-led mediator group, also known as the Quad.
World leaders arrive for preliminary meeting at COP30 UN climate summit in Brazil
Organizers are hoping this year's Conference of Parties — known less formally as COP30 — will yield commitments of money and action to support the goals laid out at previous such meetings, billing it as the "Implementation COP."