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US-led efforts to end Europe’s deadliest conflict since World War II have stepped up a gear in recent weeks, but Moscow and Kyiv remain at odds over the key issue of territory.
Just months after she was elected by lawmakers, Takaichi decided to go to the polls to seek the public's mandate.
The ruling comes after Ajak admitted to conspiracy charges tied to weapons export laws and follows the earlier sentencing of his associate, Abraham Chol Keech, who received a 41-month prison term on December 18, 2025, alongside three years of supervised release.
The statement further outlined the broad role played by the World Food Programme, noting that the agency not only responds to emergencies but also provides early warnings to help reduce the effects of future disasters.
The Bank of Uganda reiterated its role in preserving the value and functionality of the national currency, emphasizing that proper handling ensures the financial system remains efficient and that the public continues to rely on cash safely.
King Harald V and Queen Sonja, both 88, have remained silent on the matter. Crown Prince Haakon, however, noted after meeting Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre on Friday that the crown princess wanted to speak,
Although Trump has not commented directly on the order, he reiterated his stance on Iran’s nuclear program while speaking from Air Force One, saying the country must have "no nuclear weapons".
Authorities said a suicide bomber approached the mosque gates and detonated explosives, while witnesses described hearing gunfire immediately before the blast.
Uganda Bankers Association says the country’s plan to grow GDP tenfold by 2040 hinges on blended finance and broad partnerships across agro-industrialisation, tourism, minerals, and science and technology.
The National Bank of Rwanda has warned florists, event planners and citizens against using Rwandan Franc banknotes in bouquets, citing damage, replacement costs and legal penalties for defacing the currency.
Lt Gen Vladimir Alexeyev was immediately taken to hospital after the attack in a residential building on the north-western outskirts of the city and his condition is unknown.
The attacks come amid renewed clashes in Jonglei state between government troops and forces loyal to First Vice-President Riek Machar. Machar was suspended from his position after being accused of plotting to overthrow President Salva Kiir, fueling tensions and instability in the country
The group explained that gunmen stormed the churches on January 18, taking 177 people hostage and forcing them into nearby forests. Eleven individuals escaped during the initial raid, leaving 166 missing at the time.
President Donald Trump has warned that the US could strike Iran if no agreement is reached. The US has sent thousands of troops to the region, along with what Trump calls an “armada,” which includes an aircraft carrier, additional warships, and fighter jets.
Türk said the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights is struggling to respond to conflict, inequality and instability due to chronic underfunding that has already reduced staff, cut monitoring work and weakened protection for vulnerable communities.
The sustained record trade levels reflect a strong demand for Kenyan exports to the UK, particularly tea, coffee, and horticultural products known for their high quality.
Routh, 59, was found guilty last year of trying to kill Trump, then still a presidential candidate, at the Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach.
Ahmed Muharram was detained alongside other suspects during operations that uncovered large caches of cannabis and cough syrup containing codeine. T
The assault comes as Nigerian Defence Minister Chrisopher Musa officially acknowledged that a small contingent of US troops is in the country to support intelligence and training operations.
The documents reveal that Epstein considered ways to help Zimbabwe after its local currency collapsed, while other claims in the files remain unverified.
The AU warned that such acts of violence risk disrupting ongoing efforts to build inclusive political institutions and restore stability after years of conflict.
She told an NPR podcast she felt "unbelievable sadness", and that "whatever questions remain" needed to be answered by those named in the records, including her ex-husband.
The 53-year-old, who was once widely seen as his father's heir apparent, was killed during a "direct confrontation" with four unknown gunmen who broke into his home in the city of Zintan, his office said in a statement.
Steward Soroba Budia's appointment was announced in a presidential order dated 30 January, but local media pointed out that the member of the opposition United Democratic Party (UDP), had died five years ago.
The execution was carried out under “qisas”, a principle in Islamic law that allows victims’ relatives to demand the death penalty for murder.
Relations between Ethiopia and Eritrea have often been tense. Abiy was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2019 for ending a decades-long border dispute with Eritrea, and the countries appeared allied during the Tigray war.
Born in 1972, he became a central figure in Libya’s outreach to Western countries in the early 2000s and helped negotiate agreements that eventually led to the abandonment of Libya’s nuclear weapons program and the lifting of international sanctions.
Jeffrey Epstein died in a New York jail cell on August 10, 2019, while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges.
The transition will continue with the ministerial handover in the Ældreministeriet, marking the official transfer of responsibilities from Kierkgaard to Frandsen.
The agency is seeking nearly Sh129 billion to respond to 36 emergencies globally, warning that shrinking humanitarian funding is leaving the most vulnerable without life-saving medical services.