Taiwan’s president says the island remains committed to peace despite rising tensions with China and renewed comments from Donald Trump. Lai Ching-te has said Taiwan will not provoke conflict with China but will also not give up its sovereignty or democratic way of life. In a statement posted on Facebook, Lai said Taiwan remains an…
US President Donald Trump says Iran must act quickly as negotiations to end the conflict remain deadlocked. Donald Trump has warned Iran that “time is of the essence” as diplomatic efforts to end the ongoing conflict face growing uncertainty. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said Iran must move “FAST” or risk severe consequences….
Russia says a large-scale Ukrainian drone strike hit the Moscow region overnight, leaving three people dead and several others injured. Russian officials said air defence systems intercepted hundreds of drones during the attack, which targeted areas around Moscow, including Khimki and Pogorelki. According to regional governor Andrey Vorobiev, a woman died after a house collapsed…
The World Health Organization has raised alarm over a worsening Ebola outbreak in eastern DR Congo after dozens of deaths were reported. World Health Organization declared the Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of the Congo a public health emergency of international concern following reports of around 246 suspected cases and 80 deaths in Ituri province….
A Maldivian military diver has died during a dangerous operation to recover five Italian scuba divers trapped in an underwater cave. The Maldives National Defence Force confirmed that the diver died while assisting in the recovery mission in Vaavu Atoll, where five Italian nationals disappeared during a deep-sea diving expedition. Officials said the victims went…
Russian President Vladimir Putin will travel to China next week as Moscow and Beijing move to strengthen their strategic alliance. The Kremlin confirmed that Putin will visit China from May 19 to 20 for talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Both leaders are expected to discuss trade, economic cooperation, and closer political ties between the…
Fresh violence hit southern Lebanon despite a new US-backed ceasefire extension between Israel and Lebanon. At least six people, including three paramedics, were killed after an Israeli air strike targeted a civil defence centre in the southern Lebanese town of Harouf, according to Lebanon Ministry of Public Health. Lebanese officials said another paramedic suffered critical…
President Bola Tinubu says the joint counterterrorism operation carried out by Nigerian and United States forces dealt a major blow to the Islamic State (ISIS). In a statement issued on Saturday, Tinubu confirmed that the operation led to the killing of Abu-Bilal Al-Manuki, also known as Abu-Mainok, described as a senior ISIS commander. Earlier, Donald…
Donald Trump, president of the United States, has commended the Nigerian government after a joint military operation allegedly killed Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, described as the second-in-command of ISIS globally. In a post on Truth Social on Friday, Trump said American forces worked with the Nigerian armed forces to carry out the operation. According to the US…
Donald Trump says the US does not support Taiwan declaring formal independence from China. US President Donald Trump has warned Taiwan against pursuing formal independence just hours after concluding a major summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing. Speaking to Fox News after the two-day meeting, Trump said, “I’m not looking to have somebody…
