Bamako/Ouagadougou/Niamey – The military-led governments of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger have jointly declared their withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC), rejecting its jurisdiction and authority over their countries. In a joint statement released Monday, the three West African nations said the decision was aimed at establishing “indigenous mechanisms” to safeguard peace, sovereignty, and…
New York — Lebanon’s Foreign Minister Youssef Raggi met with Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jassim Mohammed Al-Budaiwi on the sidelines of the UN meetings in New York. During the talks, both sides agreed to organize the Gulf-Lebanon Trade and Investment Forum in Beirut, a platform aimed at boosting economic cooperation and business ties between…
Tel Aviv — Israel has declared it will not allow an aid flotilla headed to Gaza to break through its naval blockade, stressing that no vessel will be permitted to enter what it described as a “war zone.” In a statement, the Israeli Foreign Ministry alleged that the flotilla was organized to serve Hamas’s objectives…
Reuters Operations at Copenhagen Airport will resume after flights were suspended for several hours following a drone sighting. Between two to three large drones were seen flying in the area around Copenhagen Airport, according to authorities. Take-offs and landings at the airport were suspended for approximately four hours. In a statement, the airport warned of…
A French murder trial that opened Monday has transfixed the public because of the mystery at its core: where is the victim’s body? Cédric Jubillar, a 38 year-old painter-decorator, is accused of killing his wife Delphine nearly five years ago in a fit of jealous rage. He has always denied the charges and, other than…
Johannesburg — South African batter Quinton de Kock has reversed his retirement from One Day Internationals and has been included in the squad for the upcoming series against Pakistan. Cricket South Africa announced squads for the Test, ODI, and T20 formats. Test captain Temba Bavuma has been ruled out of the series due to a…
Pyongyang — North Korean leader has declared that the country will never abandon its nuclear power and is determined to further strengthen its capabilities. He emphasized that despite global pressure and sanctions, nuclear weapons remain central to North Korea’s defense strategy. The statement comes amid rising tensions in the region, with the United States and…
Rome: Pro-Palestine protesters held demonstrations across Italy, calling for an immediate end to what they described as Israel’s relentless military campaign in Gaza. Demonstrators gathered in major cities including Rome, Milan, and Naples, chanting slogans and carrying Palestinian flags to highlight the ongoing humanitarian crisis.
Karachi – The price of gold in Pakistan has climbed to a historic peak, continuing its upward trend. According to the All Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Association, the price of gold rose by PKR 3,400 per tola, reaching a record high of PKR 393,700. The sharp increase reflects ongoing pressure from global market trends and…
London – Following the United Kingdom’s formal recognition of the State of Palestine, the Palestinian mission in central London has officially been granted embassy status. A flag-raising ceremony was held outside the newly recognized Palestinian Embassy, where the Palestinian flag was hoisted for the first time under its new designation. Speaking at the event, Palestinian…
