insert_link World American prisoner released by Russia Russia has freed American detainee Marc Fogel. The 63-year-old school teacher was released from prison on Tuesday, according to US National Security Advisor Mike Waltz. He'd been arrested for the illegal possession of cannabis back in 2021 and was given a 14-year prison sentence, which the United States viewed as "wrongful." Benji Hyer reports. today12 February, 2025
insert_link World Japan PM says Trump team shot down meeting request Japan’s new prime minister says he will not meet with Donald Trump on his return from the G20 summit in Brazil. Shigeru Ishiba had expressed a desire to meet with the US president-elect as soon as possible. Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo. today18 November, 2024
insert_link Africa Tragedy Near Comoros Islands as Traffickers Capsize Boat, Killing 25 The UN’s migration agency, IOM, reported that at least 25 people died after traffickers deliberately capsized a boat near the Comoros islands on Friday night. Reuters has it that the incident, which took place between Anjouan and Mayotte, marks the third such tragedy in three months, raising alarms over increased trafficking risks in the region. IOM expressed sorrow over the incident and called attention to the urgent need for enhanced […] today5 November, 2024
insert_link World Political uncertainty persists in Japan Japan is continuing to face political uncertainty in the aftermath of the ruling coalition losing its parliamentary majority in a general election. Parliament will have to vote within the next few weeks to choose a prime minister. Rebecca Bundhun reports from Tokyo. today29 October, 2024
