Nairobi — The African Union (AU) and European Union (EU) are seeking to strengthen coordinated responses to Africa’s evolving security challenges, with maritime insecurity, terrorism and the growing influence of artificial intelligence emerging as key priorities for cooperation. The two regional blocs opened their 9th Annual Joint Retreat between the AU Peace and Security Council…
US First Lady Melania Trump during the Presidential AI Challenge National Champion awards ceremony in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. Daniel Heuer | Bloomberg | Getty Images Russia on Tuesday confirmed that peace talks with Ukraine and the U.S. will go ahead next week…
AFLeading voices from government, business, technology, finance and civil society will converge in Abuja on Tuesday for the 2nd edition of the Oxford Global Think Tank (OGTT) Leadership Conference, a high-level gathering focused on charting practical pathways to a more prosperous future for Africa. The conference, themed “Leadership for a Prosperous Future,” comes at a…
Switzerland formally reopens diplomatic office in North Korea after its closure in 2020. Published On 30 Oct 202630 Oct 2026 Switzerland has formally reopened its diplomatic office in North Korea as Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis held talks in Pyongyang about normalising political relations between the two countries. On Friday Cassis wrapped up a two-day visit…
COP17 | UN biodiversity talks enter critical phase as delegates clash over funding and indigenous rights From L-R: CBD Deputy Executive Secretary Jihyun Lee; Christine Estrada, CBD Secretariat; and COP 17 President Hambardzum Matevosyan, Minister of Environment, Armenia. PHOTO/ IISD/ENB – Mike Muzurakis. By PATRICK MAYOYO [email protected] As the 2026 United Nations Biodiversity Conference entered…
A missile industry veteran has been tapped as Iran’s new defense minister, replacing the previous minister who was killed on Feb. 28, the first day of U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran. Iranian parliamentarians overwhelmingly approved the appointment of Mehrdad Akhlaghi Ketabchi, 68, as the country’s new defense chief on Sunday. Akhlaghi studied chemical…
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signalled Moscow is willing in principle to resume talks with Ukraine and the US next month, after a meeting with US envoy Steve Witkoff. The proposal comes as Trump increases pressure on Kyiv to reach a deal. Published On 21 Oct 202621 Oct 2026 Share Russia willing to resume peace…
Iran has signaled an openness to talks in the past, but they did not come to fruition.
Lisandro Martinez meets with his Manchester Untied manager Michael Carrick before apologizing for criticism of the club. Published On 15 Oct 202615 Oct 2026 Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez apologised on Thursday for criticising the club’s hierarchy following their Champions League defeat by Atletico Madrid, after holding talks with manager Michael Carrick and senior officials….
JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. — Vice President JD Vance acknowledged Thursday that Republicans face an “uphill climb” in next month’s midterm elections — and that the results may be a data point he reviews as he decides whether to run for president in 2028. “Historically there’s always a bit of an uphill climb, and I…
