Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1250 EAT on Wednesday 6 August 2025 A meeting between U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and Russian President Vladimir Putin is under way at the Kremlin, according to Russian media. Witkoff arrived in Moscow on Wednesday, just days before President Donald Trump’s deadline for Russia to agree to a…
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China and Russia gain African influence while America ignores Western Sahara sovereignty crisis.
By John Bolton U.S. should support a referendum allowing Sahrawis to determine their own future. One major piece of unfinished international business is determining the sovereignty of the Western Sahara. This large territory on North Africa’s west coast, south of Morocco, has been in limbo since the late 1970s, to the detriment of its population…
Zelensky Accuses Putin of Dragging Out Ceasefire Talks.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of prolonging ceasefire negotiations to continue the war. Zelensky emphasized that Ukraine does not intend to “play games with war” and reiterated that Putin cannot easily exit the conflict without losing significant political standing. His remarks come amid ongoing hostilities between the two nations, with…
WWIII Fears Rise as Global Nuclear Arsenal Grows
Updated by Faith Barbara.N. Ruhinda at 11:20 EAT Friday 07 March 2025 Nuclear Arms Race Heats Up: 5 Countries Quietly Stockpiling NukesThe world’s nuclear arsenal has increased significantly in several countries, sparking fears of World War III. According to a 2024 report by the Federation of American Scientists (FAS), five countries – China, Pakistan, India,…
Musk’s Starlink Lifeline for Ukraine at Risk Amid Trump Influence
Updated by Anastasios Gordon Sekandi – at 23:06 EAT Thursday 06 March 2025 KYIV | HICGI | — With billions of dollars in U.S. military aid and critical intelligence sharing paused, fears are growing in Ukraine that Elon Musk’s Starlink internet service — a backbone of military and civilian communications — could be the next…
Bodybuilder Jodi Vance Dies at 20 After Tragic Training Mistake, Says Coach
Updated at 01:31 EAT Wednesday 05 March 2025 Jodi Vance, a rising star in the bodybuilding world, has died at the age of 20 after what her trainer described as a “serious error” during training. The promising athlete, known for her dedication and passion for fitness, tragically passed away despite her bright future in the…
Russia Condemns M23 Rebel Actions in DR Congo, Calls for Immediate Withdrawal – UN Envoy
By Anastasios Gordon Sekandi – updated at 00:45 EAT Thursday 30 January 2025 UNITED NATIONS, January 29. /HICGI/ – Russia has strongly condemned the actions of the M23 armed group in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), demanding an immediate cessation of hostilities and the withdrawal of militants from occupied territories, Russian Permanent Representative…
Zelenskyy: “Europe Needs a United Defense.”
By Anastasios Gordon Sekandi – 17:28 21 Jan, 2025 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called for the creation of a united European defense strategy to strengthen the continent’s security and ensure lasting peace. Speaking during an extraordinary session of the European Parliament, Zelenskyy emphasized the critical need for Europe to take greater responsibility for its…
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