Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1306 EAT on Monday 27 April 2026 Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Moscow on Monday for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, as Tehran ramps up diplomatic efforts to bring an end to the United States–Israel war involving Iran. On arrival, Araghchi said the visit was…
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Internal Pentagon Memo Suggests Punitive Steps Against NATO Allies Over Cooperation Gaps
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1444 EAT on Friday 24 April 2026 Reuters reported, citing a US official, that an internal Pentagon email outlined potential measures aimed at punishing allies Washington believed had not supported its campaign. The email reportedly also suggested revisiting the United States’ stance on the United Kingdom’s sovereignty claim…
India Condemns Trump’s ‘Hellhole’ Remark
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1402 EAT on Friday 24 April 2026 An Indian official has criticised comments shared by United States President Donald Trump describing India as a “hellhole,” saying the language was “in poor taste” and inconsistent with the long-standing relationship between the two countries. Trump did not personally make the…
Injury Ends Yamal’s La Liga Campaign as World Cup Fitness Remains on Track
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1557 EAT on Thursday 23 April 2026 Spanish international Lamine Yamal is expected to be fit for this summer’s World Cup, but his domestic campaign with Barcelona is over after the club confirmed he has suffered an injury. The 18-year-old went down injured after scoring the only goal…
Former Philippine President Duterte Faces ICC Trial for Crimes Against Humanity
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1547 EAT on Thursday 23 April 2026 Judges at the International Criminal Court have confirmed three counts of murder as crimes against humanity against former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte, paving the way for his trial. In a decision issued on Thursday, the court said there were “substantial grounds”…
Tottenham Defender Micky van de Ven Plans Summer Exit Regardless of Club Survival
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1219 EAT on Wednesday 22 April 2026 Micky van de Ven is expected to leave relegation-threatened Tottenham Hotspur this summer, regardless of whether the club succeeds in its bid to avoid the drop, according to FourFourTwo. Spurs currently sit 18th in the Premier League and are now winless…
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…
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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