India: At least 30 killed and 60 more people injured in crush at Kumbh Mela pilgrimage
A stampede killed at least people as millions of Hindus rushed to take their holy bath in the waters of the Ganges and Yamuna rivers.
Rally in Ramallah against Trump’s call to uproot Gaza’s population
On Saturday, Trump said he would like to see Jordan, Egypt and other Arab nations increase the number of Palestinian refugees they are accepting from the Gaza Strip, potentially moving out enough of the population to “just clean out” the war-torn area to create a virtual clean slate
Air Busan plane catches fire at South Korean airport, all 176 evacuated safely
A passenger plane caught fire before takeoff at Gimhae International Airport in South Korea on Tuesday.
Pope Francis calls for peace as M23 rebels take Goma
Pope Francis on Wednesday expressed his concerns over the developments in Congo
Lunar New Year festivities in Moscow celebrate strong China tie
Moscow celebrated the Lunar New Year with vibrant festivities, reflecting the strong relationship between Russia and China.
Rwanda-backed rebels tighten control over Goma as regional leaders meet
Hopes for a ceasefire were pegged on a virtual summit of east African leaders convened by Kenyan president William Ruto on Wednesday. Kenya holds the rotating chair of the regional bloc of which both Kinshasa and Kigali are members
ECOWAS confirms exit of the Alliance of Sahel States from the regional bloc
The exit of Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso was the culmination of a year-long process during which the regional bloc tried to avert their departure.
Meloni under investigation for alleged aid to Libyan warlord
Prosecutors have opened an investigation against Italian Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni and two ministers for aiding a Libyan warlord wanted by the ICC
Nigerian man extradited to U.S. over sextortion case that led to teen’s death
His extradition follows a growing crackdown on sextortion scams linked to Nigerian cybercriminals.
What is happening in eastern Congo, where rebels claim they captured a key city?
The M23 group is one of about 100 armed factions vying for a foothold in eastern Congo, where a decades-long conflict has raged.