Global Affairs

Connie Francis: Pretty little baby singer dies at 87

Her breakthrough came with a cover of the 1923 ballad Who’s Sorry Now?, which she recorded only at her father’s insistence.

US Congress approves $9bn spending cuts after heated debate over Epstein files

President Trump celebrated the move on Truth Social, calling it a long-overdue win for conservatives.

British spies and special forces exposed in Afghan data leak

The government had earlier acknowledged that nearly 19,000 Afghan applicants to the UK relocation scheme had their personal details mistakenly disclosed.

Trump orders more Epstein files released after pressure from supporters

It remains unclear whether the president's directive includes plans to publicly release the material, or when such disclosures might happen.

Senate committee pushes bove nomination despite legal uproar

Republicans, who currently hold a 53-47 majority in the Senate, are expected to bring the nomination to the floor for a vote in the coming weeks.

UN Chief alarmed by escalating violence in Suweida, Syria

In a statement issued Thursday, the UN chief condemned the violence, calling it a "brutal escalation" that continues to displace and harm innocent people.

IGAD secures Sh1.19 billion German grant to boost regional migration and infrastructure

The grant was facilitated through Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development and KfW Group.

Burundi's President Ndayishimiye appointed special envoy for Sahel region

Cameroon’s President Biya reshuffles military leadership ahead of October vote

If successful, the seven-year term would keep him in power until he is close to 100 years old.

UK-Germany deal targets migrant smuggling as Channel crossings surge

A BBC investigation last year exposed Germany as a key transit point for smuggling equipment used in illegal crossings, with traffickers using the country to organise supplies.

Indonesia busts baby trafficking syndicate linked to Singapore transfers

The case came to light after a parent reported a suspected kidnapping, prompting an investigation that led to a suspect who confessed to trafficking at least 24 babies.

Cuban Labor minister resigns after denying existence of beggars amid economic struggles

Her resignation followed public outrage triggered by comments she made during a National Assembly committee session the day before.