insert_link World Jet Blue suspends Haiti flights after bullet hits plane Jet Blue Airlines will suspend all flights to and from Haiti for at least three weeks after one of its planes was hit by gunfire. American and Spirit Airlines have also cancelled flights to the island nation which is facing a security crisis amid worsening gang violence and political unrest. Ira Spitzer reports. todayNovember 13, 2024 22
insert_link Uncategorized India cancels consular camps in Canada citing security concerns India says it had to cancel consular camps in Canada after local officials could not provide minimum security for the staff and attendees. This comes just a few days after a similar camp was attacked by a mob - drawing sharp criticism from the Indian government amid a diplomatic standoff with Ottawa. Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi. todayNovember 7, 2024 8
insert_link Africa Cult Attack in Uganda Leaves Eight Dead, Including a Child Authorities reported that suspected cult members attacked a village in Uganda, resulting in the deaths of at least eight individuals, including a three-year-old child and some members of the assailants' families, as per Reuters. The incident occurred on Tuesday night in Mizizi A, a village in the Kagadi district, located approximately 250 km from Kampala. Eight others sustained injuries in the attack. todayOctober 31, 2024 5
insert_link Namibia Namibia weighs in on Rising Tensions in the Middle East Following Israel’s Missile Strike on Iran Following Israel's missile strike on Iran over the weekend, tensions are escalating in the already volatile Middle East, potentially leading to repercussions that could affect not only the region but also the global community: Penda Naanda, Executive Director of International Relations and Cooperation: todayOctober 28, 2024 28
insert_link Africa Gunmen kill 40 in Plateau, Nigeria Over 40 people have been killed by gunmen in two communities in Nigeria's northern state of Plateau. The gunmen also injured several others and set many houses on fire. todayMay 22, 2024 21
insert_link South Africa ANC cancels Jacob Zuma’s disciplinary hearing over security concerns Former South African President Jacob Zuma will still attend a disciplinary hearing with the African National Congress on Tuesday despite the ruling party saying it has been cancelled. The BBC reports that Zuma was summoned by the ANC’s National Disciplinary Committee over his decision to join the newly-formed uMkhonto weSizwe party last December, of which he is now the leader, despite still being an ANC member. The ANC on Sunday […] todayMay 6, 2024 20
insert_link Local Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) announces the reopening of Bo-Plaas Campsite Namibia Wildlife Resorts would like to announce the reopening of the Bo Plaas campsite, situated along the Orange River. As of April 30, 2024, the campsite has officially reopened its doors to visitors after a temporary closure for enhancements. The closure of Bo Plaas was necessary to address increased security concerns and to expand the campsite's facilities. With assistance from the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, we […] todayApril 30, 2024 17
insert_link World Lebanon braces for war amid Israel-Hezbollah hostilities Cross-border hostilities are increasing between Israel and Hezbollah, with concern mounting over a potential full-scale conflict in Lebanon. Fighting has been ongoing since the war broke out in Gaza, with Israel under growing pressure to push Hezbollah operatives off the northern border and restore the security situation. todayMarch 27, 2024 139
insert_link World Pakistan blocks internet access on polling day As Pakistan votes to elect a new government today, internet services have been suspended across the country due to 'heightened security concerns'. Pakistan's poll body claims the Election Commission did not instruct the government to cut off internet services. Hira Mustafa reports from Islamabad. todayFebruary 8, 2024 26