Global Affairs

Gunmen kill Oaxaca Mayor in village hall attack

A local official was also killed, and two municipal police officers were injured before the attackers fled.

Museveni signs law allowing military courts to try civilians

The law, passed by 197 ruling party MPs, has sparked widespread criticism from opposition leaders, civil society groups, and legal experts who say it defies a Supreme Court ruling that declared military trials for civilians unconstitutional.

G7 leaders urge Gaza ceasefire as Trump leaves summit early

Somalia cancels tax deal with MGS Soft over misconduct

A letter from Finance Minister Bihi Iman said the termination followed an internal investigation and included concerns raised by the Auditor General.

Climate talks kick off in Bonn to set stage for COP30 in Brazil

Over the next 10 days, delegates and stakeholders are gathering at the World Conference Centre in Bonn for the 62nd session of the Subsidiary Bodies (SB62).

Trump reportedly urged Israel against assassinating Iran’s supreme leader

One of the officials revealed that Trump advised Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu against the move, calling the idea to target Khamenei “unwise.” The president has yet to make a public statement regarding the report.

US deploys 12 aerial refueling tankers in support of Israel amid escalating conflict with Iran

They were accompanied by several Gulfstream command-and-control jets, indicating a high-level coordinated operation.

Air India crash heat stalls DNA IDs, anguishes families

Meanwhile, anguished relatives of over 200 passengers continued their vigil outside a mortuary for a third consecutive day.

Vietnam parliament scraps district-level governance structure

In a unanimous vote on Monday, lawmakers agreed to dissolve the district-level administration, leaving only two layers of government provinces and communes in place.

Trump eyes travel ban expansion: Tanzania, Uganda among 36 nations on watchlist

The consideration follows a presidential proclamation issued earlier this month by President Donald Trump, which blocked entry for nationals of 12 countries.

Blaise Metreweli becomes first female MI6 chief in 116 years

Currently in charge of technology and innovation at the agency, she will replace Richard Moore later this year.

Tundu Lissu to represent himself in treason case

Lissu, who is being held under constant surveillance in the prison’s death row section, also said he has been denied the right to worship.