Russia rejects NATO troops in Ukraine, starts U.S. peace talks.

Russia has firmly rejected the possibility of NATO troops operating in Ukraine under any peace agreement, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov stated after high-level talks with the United States in Saudi Arabia. Speaking after the meeting, Lavrov emphasized that Russia would not tolerate the presence of foreign armed forces in Ukraine, even under the guise of…

M23 Rebels Seize Bukavu as Second Major City Falls in Eastern DR Congo.

Bukavu, DR Congo – The eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has witnessed another major city fall into the hands of Rwanda-backed M23 rebels, as Bukavu, the second-largest city in the region, was taken over without resistance. The rebels have seized the regional governor’s office, further expanding their control in the conflict-ridden area. The fall…

Plane Flips Over on Landing in Toronto, Leaving Three Critically Injured.

A Delta Airlines flight from Minnesota to Toronto flipped over upon landing at Toronto Pearson International Airport, leaving three passengers critically injured. The incident occurred earlier today, prompting an immediate emergency response from airport authorities and first responders. According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), all 80 people on board the aircraft were safely evacuated….

WHO Grants Uganda Shs7 Billion for Ebola Response.

        KAMPALA, UGANDA – The World Health Organization (WHO) has allocated Shs7 billion to Uganda to aid in the fight against the Sudan strain of the Ebola virus. This funding will support key areas such as surveillance, laboratory testing, logistics, infection prevention, control in hospitals, treatment centers, and ongoing research efforts. The Ministry of Health…

Liberian President Suspends Over 450 Officials for Failing to Declare Assets.

Liberian President Joseph Boakai has taken decisive action against corruption by suspending 457 top government officials, including key ministers, for failing to declare their assets as required by law. The suspension, which is without pay, will last for one month or until the affected officials submit their asset declarations to the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC)….

Europe Caught Off Guard by Trump’s Russia Move.

Arriving at NATO headquarters early Thursday, European defense ministers voiced a unified concern: negotiations about Ukraine’s future must include both Ukraine and Europe at the table. However, there is growing uncertainty over whether the United States is truly listening. After a whirlwind 24 hours of US announcements, European leaders appear to have been caught off…

Gen. Muhoozi Lauds Uganda-US Relations, Calls for Deeper Cooperation.

Entebbe, Uganda – The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has praised the strong and long-standing relationship between Uganda and the United States, calling for deeper cooperation between the two nations. During a meeting with the U.S. Ambassador to Uganda, H.E. William Popp, at the Special Forces Headquarters in Entebbe on Wednesday, Gen….