Nine dead in missile attack on Israel as Iran strikes region
Several deaths are reported across the Middle East as Tehran retaliates for massive strikes by the US and Israel.
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Iran responds to Trump’s claims amid U.S. military buildup in region
During his State of the Union address, President Trump claimed Iran is working to build nuclear weapons that could threaten the U.S. Iran’s foreign ministry disputes the claim. The U.S. is continuing to add to its military buildup in the region, ahead of negotiations on Thursday. Charlie D’Agata reports.
As Trump pushes Iran to make a deal, scores of U.S. warplanes join “armada” heading for the region
The U.S. Navy’s 1,000-foot-long aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford switched on its tracking system for a few hours Wednesday afternoon, revealing its position about 175 miles off the west coast of Morocco on a path for the Strait of Gibraltar and onward into the Mediterranean Sea. The location revealed by the vessel suggested it…
Africa: Chairperson of the African Union Commission Calls for Maximum Restraint in Tigray Region, Ethiopia
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, is closely monitoring the unfolding situation in parts of Tigray Region of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, and expresses deep concern over recent developments. The Chairperson re-emphasizes the paramount and continued importance of the preservation of the hard-won gains achieved under the AU-led…
Iran rachets up warnings against protesters, threatens U.S. troops in region as unrest continues
Dubai, United Arab Emirates — Nationwide unrest challenging Iran’s theocracy saw protesters flood the streets in the country’s capital and its second-largest city Saturday night and into Sunday morning, crossing the two-week mark. At least 203 people have died in violence surrounding the demonstrations, U.S.-based activists said, with fears the death toll is far higher. With…
West Africa Bar Association Condemns Military Coups and Calls for Restoration of Democratic Order in the Region
Monrovia, Liberia — The West Africa Bar Association (WABA), a leading regional organization representing legal professionals across West Africa, has issued a strong condemnation of recent military interventions in governance, warning that such actions pose a severe threat to democracy, constitutional order, and regional stability. The statement specifically referenced the recent coup in Guinea-Bissau and…
Africa: Addressing Regional Escalation in the Great Lakes Region
M23’s advance exposes the limits of current peace efforts in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. On 4 December, the presidents of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) signed the Washington Accords for Peace and Prosperity at a ceremony in Washington, hosted by United States (US) President Donald Trump. The accords reaffirm…
6.7 magnitude quake strikes off northern Japan coast days after larger temblor in same region
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake shook northeastern Japan and caused small tsunami waves but no apparent damage Friday, days after a stronger quake in the same region. Friday’s quake occurred off the east coast of Aomori prefecture, in the north of Honshu, the main Japanese island, at a depth of about 12 miles, according to the…
Africa: Lake Chad Basin – Repeated Flooding Weakens an Already Stricken Region
Better water retention infrastructure would enable communities to withstand the region’s many security and developmental challenges. The Lake Chad Basin faces multiple challenges, including Boko Haram terrorism, community conflicts and poverty. On top of this, it is being hit by unprecedented flooding. Stronger resilience – which refers to the ability of affected communities to recover,…
Powerful magnitude 6.3 quake hits north Afghanistan’s Hindu Kush region | Earthquakes News
The earthquake comes two months after the deadliest quake in recent Afghan history, which killed thousands of people. Published On 2 Nov 20252 Nov 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share A powerful 6.3 magnitude earthquake has struck northern Afghanistan, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS), two months after a quake…