Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has apologised for a post in which he cast blame on the country’s security services for failing to anticipate Hamas’s October 7 attack, saying he was “wrong” to make such comments at a time when unity is paramount. In a social media post late on Saturday, Netanyahu took a dig…
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DPR Korea Closes embassy in Uganda
President Yoweri Museveni (seated) during a meeting with DPR Korea Ambassador to Uganda Jong Tong Hak and other officials at state house in Entebbe, Uganda on October 23, 2023. PHOTO | PPU DPRK is closing its embassy in Uganda, officials said, ending a half-century diplomatic presence in one of its longest-standing African allies. The move…
UN chief says he is “shocked” at “misinterpretations” of his statement; Israel reacts with Visa ban on UN Officials.
The UN Secretary-General says he is “shocked” at the “misinterpretations” of his statement at the Security Council, calling the interpretation “false.” António Guterres sought to “set the record straight” by re-reading his statements from the day prior at an impromptu appearance at the UN Security Council stakeout in New York Wednesday. Here’s what he said on Tuesday: “It…
M7 to Avenge ADF Rebel Group over Terrorist Attack on Tourists
Uganda’s President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has expressed dismay over killing of a South African and a British couple who were killed at Queen Elizabeth National Park on their honey moon. In a statement related by, Museveni says; Fellow Ugandans and, especially, the Bazzukulu. Yesterday, the 17th of October,2023, we had a most unfortunate and infuriating…
Israel Speaks out on Gaza Hospital Attack leaving 500 dead.
Israel Army has denied attack on hospital in Gaza leaving more than 500 dead. In a Press Conference happening now (1015 EAT), Army spokesman says independent inquiry needs to be done.
Vladimir Putin visits ‘dear friend’ Xi Jinping in China
Putin is attending China’s Belt and Road summit for a third time but the meeting could be overshadowed by wars. Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in Beijing ahead of a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday. Xi invited his “dear friend” Putin to China’s third Belt and Road Initiative forum where the…
800 Children Killed in Gaza as Protests Around the World Demand Israel Cease Fire.
Israel has pounded the Gaza Strip for an eighth day in a row as the besieged Palestinian enclave faces a growing humanitarian catastrophe. Israel has ordered 1.1 million people to move to southern Gaza within 24 hours, raising fears that an Israeli ground operation is imminent. Israel says as many as 300,000 Israeli troops are amassed near…
Egypt warned Israel days before Hamas struck, US committee chairman says
Israel was warned by Egypt of potential violence three days before Hamas’ deadly cross-border raid, a US congressional panel chairman has said. House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee head Michael McCaul told reporters of the alleged warning. Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu described the reports as “absolutely false”. Israeli intelligence services are under scrutiny for their…
