Nigeria says U.S. help against Islamist insurgents must respect its sovereignty
ABUJA – Nigeria said on Sunday it would welcome U.S. help in fighting Islamist insurgents as long as its territorial integrity is respected, responding to threats of military action by…
Belgium investigating new drone sightings over military base
BRUSSELS – Police in Belgium are investigating drone sightings over a military air base, Defence Minister Theo Francken said on Sunday, following other recent drone sightings at military areas in…
Nigeria welcomes US assistance to fight terrorism, presidency spokesperson says
ABUJA – Nigeria would welcome U.S. assistance in fighting Islamist insurgents as long as its territorial integrity is respected, a Nigerian presidency spokesperson said on Sunday, after President Donald Trump…
‘We’re not a violent city’: Chicago locals take on ICE block-by-block
CHICAGO – The immigration agents’ tear gas grenades clinked and then exploded against the concrete, shrouding the block in plumes of white gas. The dozen or so residents at the…
Ukraine’s eastern Donetsk region without power after Russian strikes
KYIV – Ukraine’s entire eastern Donetsk region was without power after recent Russian attacks on energy infrastructure forced emergency power outages, the regional governor said on Sunday. Read More
Israel warns of intensifying attacks against Hezbollah in south Lebanon
The warning came a day after Lebanon reported four people killed in an Israeli air strike. Read More
Tanzania’s main opposition rejects Hassan’s election win after deadly protests
-Tanzania’s main opposition party rejected President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s landslide victory in elections that triggered deadly protests across the East African nation over the exclusion of her key challengers from…
Russia threat extends beyond Ukraine, says Finnish Foreign Minister
Ceding territory to end the Ukraine war will wipe out 80 years of peaceful history, Ms Elina Valtonen warned. Read More
Hegseth says US, China to set up direct military communication
Officials from both nations will hold discussions to work out the details of how they’ll communicate. Read More
Blaze at Mexico store kills 23, including children
Most of the deaths appeared to have been from inhalation of toxic gases. Read More