Category: International News

Trump Announces Ceasefire Extension With Iran as Talks Stall

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1131 EAT on Wednesday 22 April 2026 A senior Iranian adviser has dismissed US President Donald Trump’s announcement of a ceasefire extension, describing it as “meaningless” and alleging it is “a ploy to buy time for a surprise strike”. Mahdi Mohammadi, an adviser to Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad…

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Bangladesh Accused of Undoing Reforms Sparked by Student Protests

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1039 EAT on Wednesday 22 April 2026 Bangladesh’s parliament has rolled back several reforms introduced in the wake of the 2024 student-led uprising, measures that had been aimed at strengthening accountability within government and the security forces. The move has raised concerns that the country may be retreating…

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Japan Lifts Ban on Lethal Weapons Exports in Major Policy Shift

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1112 EAT on Tuesday 21 April 2026 Japan has moved to ease longstanding restrictions on arms exports, with the cabinet of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi approving the export of lethal weapons, including fighter jets, in a notable departure from the country’s post-war pacifist policy framework. Announcing the decision…

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India’s multibillion-dollar metro boom struggles to attract commuters

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1407 EAT on Monday 20 April 2026 On de-boarding, the final station had the appearance of a desolate, Soviet-era structure rather than a bustling transport hub in a city where commuters typically jostle for space. The Aqua Line, Mumbai’s new fully underground metro, connects the old business district…

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US seizes Iranian vessel Touska amid ongoing mediation efforts

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1352 EAT on Monday 20 April 2026 The United States military seized an Iranian container ship near the Gulf in the early hours of Monday, escalating tensions just hours before Washington is due to dispatch negotiators to Pakistan for talks aimed at ending the conflict. US Central Command…

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South Africa’s Julius Malema Sentenced After Gun-Firing Case

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1405 EAT on Thursday 16 April 2026 South African opposition leader Julius Malema has been sentenced to prison after discharging a rifle into the air during a political rally. Malema, who heads the far-left Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), received a five-year sentence on Thursday from Magistrate Twanet Olivier….

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