The United Kingdom has stated that it does not recognize Somaliland as an independent state, reaffirming its support for Somalia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. In a statement issued on Monday, the UK government said it continues to view Somaliland as part of the Federal Republic of Somalia, despite the region’s long-standing self-declared independence. London emphasized…
Severe disruption hit Eurostar services on Tuesday after a technical fault in the Channel Tunnel’s overhead power system brought cross-Channel rail travel to a near standstill. Large crowds formed at London’s St Pancras International as passengers faced cancellations, long delays, and uncertainty over their journeys. Eurostar confirmed that the issue was linked to a failure…
Ukraine has firmly denied allegations from Moscow that it launched a drone attack on one of President Vladimir Putin’s official residences, calling the claims false and warning that Russia may be using them as a pretext to intensify military action. President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed the accusations as “typical Russian lies,” saying they were intended to…
The United States carried out a drone strike earlier this month on a port facility along the Venezuelan coast, marking the first publicly known attack on Venezuelan soil. The targeted location is believed to have been used by the criminal group Tren de Aragua to store and transport narcotics, according to sources familiar with the…
Thailand’s military has accused Cambodia of breaching a recently signed ceasefire agreement, raising fresh concerns over stability along their shared border after weeks of deadly clashes that displaced nearly one million people. In a statement issued on Monday, the Royal Thai Army said it detected more than 250 unmanned aerial vehicles flying from the Cambodian…
The man who disarmed one of the gunmen responsible for killing 15 people at a Jewish event at Bondi Beach has spoken about the moments that led him to intervene, saying his sole intention was to prevent further loss of innocent lives. In verified footage from the attack, Ahmed al Ahmed, a Sydney shop owner…
China has begun large-scale military drills around Taiwan, simulating the seizure and blockade of key areas of the island, in what Beijing described as a warning against “separatist forces”. The exercises involve China’s army, navy, air force and rocket force and include live-fire drills, according to the Chinese military. The operation, codenamed “Justice Mission 2025”,…
Former US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky say talks aimed at ending the war in Ukraine have made progress, though major disagreements remain unresolved. The two leaders met on Sunday at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida to discuss an updated peace proposal. While both sides described the discussions as constructive, they stopped…
Moscow – Russian President Vladimir Putin stated on Saturday that if Ukraine is unwilling to pursue peace, Russia will accomplish its objectives in the ongoing war by force. His remarks came after a massive Russian missile and drone strike on Ukrainian territories, which prompted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to argue that Moscow is signaling its…
Conakry – Guineans went to the polls on Sunday in a presidential election that appears set to deliver victory to Mamady Doumbouya, the general who led the 2021 military coup that ousted former President Alpha Condé. Doumbouya’s candidacy breaks a previous promise to hand power back to civilian authorities by the end of 2024. All…
