Belarus, issued rare invitation to Board of Peace, says it received no visas
Feb 19 – Belarus, a close ally of Russia rarely invited to international gatherings, said on Thursday it had intended to attend the inaugural meeting of U.S. President Donald Trump’s…
Contributions for Gaza from Board of Peace members
Feb 19 – Several foreign dignitaries attending the first meeting of U.S. President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace for Gaza made offers of aid on Thursday. These include: Read More
Over 1,000 Kenyans recruited to fight for Russia in Ukraine, report says
NAIROBI, Feb 19 – More than 1,000 Kenyans have been recruited to fight on Russia’s side in the war in Ukraine, according to a Kenyan intelligence report presented to lawmakers…
US-backed Gaza committee starts recruiting police, draws 2,000 applicants, officials say
JERUSALEM/CAIRO, Feb 19 – The U.S.-backed Palestinian committee established to take control of Gaza from Hamas militants opened applications for a police force for the enclave on Thursday, as President…
1,000 Kenyans lured into Russia’s army as families demand help
The families of 35 Kenyans lured into fighting for the Russian army took part in a Feb 19 Nairobi protest. Read More
Mountbatten-Windsor’s arrest marks new low for disgraced British royal
LONDON, Feb 19 – The arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor by police investigating whether he committed a crime by leaking government documents to Jeffrey Epstein marks a new low for the…
Islamist militants show ‘unprecedented coordination’ in Burkina Faso attacks
DAKAR, Feb 19 – Islamist militants have killed dozens of soldiers and civilians and overrun an army detachment over the past week in coordinated attacks across multiple regions of Burkina…
Drought deepens hunger in northern Kenya as aid cuts bite
TURKANA, Kenya, Feb 19 – Four years after a record drought devastated northern Kenya, failed rains are once again causing starvations, with aid cuts forcing agencies to scale back their…
US imposes visa restrictions on Iran officials as talks continue
The US State Department said it was targeting Iranian officials and telecommunication industry leaders. Read More
Drought deepens hunger in northern Kenya as aid cuts bite
TURKANA, Kenya, Feb 19 – Four years after a record drought devastated northern Kenya, failed rains are once again causing starvations, with aid cuts forcing agencies to scale back their…