Concerns are growing in Tenerife as the MV Hondius cruise ship approaches following a hantavirus outbreak onboard. Spanish authorities and the World Health Organization (WHO) have approved plans for passengers aboard the MV Hondius to disembark in Tenerife this weekend after several hantavirus cases were reported during the voyage. Three passengers were previously evacuated in…
US President Donald Trump has brokered a three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, including a mass prisoner swap. The truce, confirmed by both Kyiv and Moscow, will halt all fighting for three days and allow 1,000 prisoners from each side to be exchanged. Trump said he personally requested the agreement and thanked Presidents Vladimir Putin…
Iran says Washington is escalating conflict even as ceasefire talks continue. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has accused the United States of choosing a “reckless military adventure” whenever diplomacy is possible. His comments came after both countries blamed each other for fresh attacks in the Strait of Hormuz. In a post on X, Araghchi said…
Russia and Ukraine have accused each other of breaking separate ceasefires announced around Victory Day celebrations. Russia and Ukraine exchanged fresh accusations on Friday after both sides reported drone attacks, artillery strikes and military activity despite temporary ceasefire declarations. Russia’s defence ministry said Ukrainian forces committed more than 1,300 ceasefire violations within hours of the…
By ALO 360 Editorial Board There is something deeply painful about Africans turning against fellow Africans. It becomes even more tragic when such hostility comes from a country whose freedom struggle once depended heavily on continental solidarity. Yet, this is the reality Nigerians and other African nationals continue to face in South Africa, where recurring…
The United States says it carried out “self-defense” strikes after Iranian forces targeted American warships in the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. military confirmed that American forces struck Iranian military targets on Thursday after missiles, drones and small boats allegedly attacked three U.S. Navy destroyers transiting through the Strait of Hormuz. According to U.S. Central…
The meeting marks a major moment in US-Brazil relations after months of political clashes and tariff disputes. US President Donald Trump met Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva at the White House on Wednesday, signaling a possible easing of tensions between the two leaders after a year of political and economic disputes. Relations between…
Multiple tornadoes ripped through Mississippi overnight, leaving injuries, flooding and widespread damage. At least three tornadoes struck parts of Mississippi overnight, injuring at least 17 people and causing major destruction across several communities, state officials confirmed. Some of the worst-hit areas include Purvis, Brookhaven and a mobile home park in Bogue Chitto. Emergency crews responded…
A US judge has unsealed a handwritten note allegedly written by Jeffrey Epstein before his death in prison. A federal judge in New York has ordered the release of a document believed to be a suicide note written by convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein shortly before his death in 2019. The handwritten note was unsealed…
Tehran is reviewing a US-backed proposal that could end the Iran conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Iran says it is still considering a proposal from the United States aimed at ending the ongoing conflict and restarting broader diplomatic talks. The development comes as Donald Trump predicted the war would be “over quickly” if…
