Category: International News

Women Linked to Islamic State Return to Australia from Syria

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1244 EAT on Thursday 7 May 2026 The group had been living in the al-Roj detention camp in northeastern Syria since 2019 and had become the focus of intense political debate in Australia, where the government had previously maintained it would not assist their return. Three women and…

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French Warship Heads to Hormuz Amid Potential Defensive Mission

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1223 EAT on Thursday 7 May 2026 France has deployed an aircraft carrier towards the Red Sea as part of preparations for a potential defensive mission to help secure navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, the crucial maritime corridor disrupted by the ongoing US-Israel war with Iran. The…

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The most talked-about looks at this year’s Met Gala

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1258 EAT on Tuesday 5 May 2026 Often described as the biggest night in fashion, the Met Gala once again drew global attention as celebrities arrived for the 2026 edition, embracing this year’s theme, “costume art.” Organisers encouraged attendees to experiment with a lavish and whimsical dress code,…

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Tensions Rise as Afghanistan Accuses Pakistan of Civilian Killings

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1213 EAT on Tuesday 5 May 2026 Afghanistan’s Taliban-led government has accused Pakistan of killing three civilians in a cross-border attack, in what Kabul described as a “war crime.” The incident on Monday underscores the fragility of a China-brokered ceasefire agreed in April after months of fighting along…

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NATO Chief: Europeans Have “Got the Message” on Defence After Trump Pressure

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1359 EAT on Monday 4 May 2026 NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has said European leaders have “gotten the message” following US President Donald Trump’s announcement of plans to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany. Trump has recently expressed growing frustration with NATO allies, accusing them of not doing enough…

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Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani Critically Ill in Hospital

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1340 EAT on Monday 4 May 2026 Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani is in hospital in “stable but critical condition,” according to his spokesman. “Mayor Giuliani is a fighter who has faced every challenge in his life with unwavering strength, and he is fighting with that same…

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Environmental fears grow in Russia as Ukraine targets oil refineries

Updated by Catherine Asiimwe at 1450 EAT on Thursday 30 April 2026 When cleanup volunteer Sergei Solovev arrived in the Black Sea port town of Tuapse in southern Russia, he was met by a sharp chemical smell and streets coated in a layer of black residue. “I saw train carriages covered in residue from the…

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