Gaza’s Health Ministry has issued an urgent appeal for medical supplies, warning of critical shortages that are severely affecting healthcare services across the territory. The ministry described the situation as a public health emergency, worsened by more than two years of conflict and a crippling blockade imposed by Israel. “The number of items completely out

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Nigerian authorities have confirmed the release of 130 kidnapped students from St Mary’s Catholic School in Niger State, ending a harrowing ordeal that began in November. The announcement comes after 100 children were freed earlier this month, leaving no students in captivity, according to presidential spokesperson Sunday Dare. “Another 130 Abducted Niger State Pupils Released,

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The United States Coast Guard is actively pursuing a third oil tanker in international waters near Venezuela, part of Washington’s ongoing campaign to enforce sanctions against Venezuelan oil exports. The operation comes just a day after the US seized its second vessel in two weeks, intensifying pressure on the government of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.

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French authorities have announced that three individuals will face trial in connection with the suspected theft of valuable porcelain, silverware, and tableware from the Elysee Palace, the official residence of the French President in Paris. The items are estimated to be worth between 15,000 and 40,000 euros ($17,500–$46,800). According to the Paris prosecution office, the

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Swedish authorities have boarded the Russian freighter Adler, anchored off the southwest coast of Sweden, after it suffered an engine failure. The inspection, led by Swedish Customs, is ongoing as officials examine the vessel’s cargo and compliance with sanctions. According to Martin Hoglund, spokesperson for the Swedish Customs Administration, the vessel is owned by M

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Russian President Vladimir Putin’s top foreign policy aide, Yury Ushakov, has criticized recent changes made by European countries and Ukraine to the United States’ proposal for ending the war in Ukraine, stating that the modifications do not improve the prospects for peace. “I am sure that the proposals that the Europeans and Ukrainians have made

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Israeli arms manufacturers recorded unprecedented financial growth in 2024, as global demand for Israeli-made weapons surged despite mounting international criticism over Israel’s military actions in Gaza. According to official figures released by Israel’s Ministry of Defence, the country’s defence exports rose by 13 percent year-on-year, reaching a historic high of nearly $15 billion, cementing Israel’s

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The United States Department of the Treasury has announced a new round of sanctions targeting several family members and associates of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, escalating pressure on Caracas amid heightened military activity along Venezuela’s borders. The sanctions come as part of the Trump administration’s broader strategy to confront Maduro’s government and secure U.S. interests

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A U.S. judge has overturned the murder conviction of Karl Jordan Jr., one of two men previously found guilty in the 2002 killing of rap legend Jam Master Jay, a founding member of the iconic hip-hop group Run-DMC. The ruling comes nearly two decades after the tragic shooting that shocked the music world and remains

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The International Court of Justice (ICJ), the United Nations’ highest judicial body, will hold public hearings in January 2026 in a landmark case accusing Myanmar of committing genocide against its Rohingya minority. The proceedings are being closely watched worldwide, as they mark the first genocide case the ICJ has heard on its merits in over

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