Five killed in gas explosions in Iran, officials say
Fourteen people are reportedly injured after separate blasts were reported on Saturday.
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Israeli air strikes kill at least 32 Palestinians in Gaza, rescue officials say
Israel’s military confirmed the strikes, which come during a ceasefire that Israel and Hamas accuse each other of breaking.
Africa: Ethiopia and AU Officials Review Preparations for 48th Executive Council, 39th AU Assembly
Addis Ababa — Ethiopia’s State Minister of Foreign Affairs, Birhanu Tesgaye, on Tuesday held discussions with Selma Malika Haddadi, Deputy Chairperson of the African Union Commission, on preparations for the 48th Ordinary Session of the AU Executive Council and the 39th Ordinary Session of the African Union Assembly, scheduled to take place from 11-15 February…
Africa: AU, Qatar Officials Meet in Mogadishu to Discuss Peace and Security Cooperation
Mogadishu — The African Union’s Special Representative and Head of AUSSOM, Ambassador El Hadji Ibrahima Diene, met today in Mogadishu with Qatar’s Ambassador to Somalia, Dr. Abdullah bin Salem Al-Nuaimi. They discussed strengthening cooperation between the African Union and Qatar in supporting Somalia’s peace and security efforts. During the meeting, Ambassador Diene praised Qatar’s ongoing…
U.S. forces kill Al-Qaeda affiliate leader linked to ambush on Americans in Syria, officials say
A U.S. military strike in northwest Syria resulted in the death of a leader affiliated with Al-Qaeda who was linked to an ISIS attack last month that resulted in the death of two U.S. Army soldiers and a U.S. civilian interpreter, the U.S. Central Command announced Saturday. U.S. Central Command, which oversees U.S. military operations…
Africa: AU Officials Call for Stronger Solidarity As Africa Confronts Rising Security, Political Challenges
Addis Ababa — African Union (AU) officials have underlined that unity and close collaboration among Member States are indispensable to confronting the continent’s mounting security, political and economic challenges. The 51st Ordinary Session of the AU Permanent Representatives Committee (PRC) opened today at the AU headquarters in Addis Ababa. Held under the theme “Assuring Sustainable…
U.S. military seizes 2 Venezuela-linked oil tankers in North Atlantic and Caribbean, officials say
The U.S. carried out operations Wednesday to seize two oil tankers linked to Venezuela — one in the North Atlantic and one in the Caribbean Sea, officials said. The U.S. European Command confirmed the seizure of the Marinera, a Venezuela-linked oil tanker formerly known as Bella-1. It said the vessel was seized for violations of U.S….
Venezuela’s future in balance after Trump officials brief lawmakers; Maduro held in NYC jail
Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona on Tuesday criticized the Trump administration for its approach to the Venezuela operation, saying “this president ran on getting us out of foreign conflicts and he’s doing the exact opposite of that.” “I would like to understand from him, why the change?” Kelly said on “CBS Mornings.” Kelly said…
Peruvian municipal officials say three killed in attack on informal mine | Mining News
Local officials say the death toll could rise as seven people are missing following the attack on New Year’s Eve. Published On 1 Jan 20261 Jan 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 Share At least three people have been killed and seven remain missing following an attack on an informal mine in…
US seizes vessel in international waters off Venezuela’s coast, officials say
The US has seized an oil tanker that had recently departed from Venezuela, according to the US Department of Homeland Security. It is the second time this month that an oil-carrying ship has been seized off the country’s coast. The move comes after President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he was ordering a “blockade”…