Global Affairs

Cockpit voice recorder found in Air India crash as families await answers

The CVR captures audio from the cockpit, including pilot conversations, alarms and ambient sounds.

Vatican honours young Congolese martyr killed for rejecting corruption

Floribert Bwana Chui Bin Kositi, who worked in quality control in Goma, was abducted and killed after he rejected a bribe meant to allow spoiled rice to be transported from Rwanda into the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Rwandan genocide suspect arrested in US after years in hiding

Authorities begin returning remains of Air India crash victims to families

This comes several days after an Air India aircraft crashed, claiming the lives of at least 270 people in Gujarat, according to officials on Sunday.

Rwanda denies signing peace agreement with DRC

Taking to social media platform X, the minister clarified, “No peace deal will be signed this Sunday, 15 June 2025, in Washington.”

Pope Leo urges restraint and dialogue amid Israel-Iran tensions

Speaking from St. Peter’s Basilica, the pontiff expressed deep concern over the escalating conflict, marking one of his most forceful calls for peace since ascending to the papacy five weeks ago.

Billionaire Ackman calls on Trump to launch ground offensive against Iran

Ackman, who has historically supported Democratic candidates but emerged as a prominent Trump backer in the 2024 presidential race, has taken a firm stance in favor of Israel's military actions in the ongoing Gaza conflict.

Toddler among seven dead in India helicopter crash

The tragedy follows another devastating incident just days earlier, where at least 279 people perished after a passenger aircraft crashed into a residential neighborhood in Ahmedabad, a city in western India.

Minnesota shooting: New information surfaces about the suspected gunman

The incident left State Representative Melissa Hortman, 55, and her husband dead after they were attacked in their Brooklyn Park residence.

Iran missile strikes leave several dead, multiple injured in Israel

The casualties include two women, one in her 60s and another in her 80s as well as a young girl and a boy estimated to be around 10 years old.

Protesters rally nationwide in defiance of Trump policies

Demonstrations unfolded in cities large and small from Philadelphia and Chicago to Houston and Atlanta just hours ahead of Trump’s scheduled military parade in Washington.

President Mohamud oversees leadership handover at Somalia's intelligence agency

The ceremony saw the newly appointed Director, Mahad Mohamed Salad, formally take over from the outgoing Director, Abdullahi Mohamed Ali Sanbaloolshe.