insert_link Africa Court Appearance for Over 50 Defendants in Failed Congo Coup More than 50 defendants, including six individuals holding U.S., British, Canadian, or Belgian citizenship, appeared in court in the Democratic Republic of Congo on Friday according to reports by Reuters. They are charged with participating in a failed coup and other serious offenses that could result in the death penalty. The charges stem from an incident on May 19, when armed men briefly occupied a presidential office in the capital, […] todayJune 10, 2024 5
insert_link World U.S and ‘Five Eyes’ allies warn China courting Western military trainers The U.S, Britain, Canada, Australia and New Zealand have warned that China was circumventing measures aimed at stopping its recruitment of current and former Western military pilots to train the Chinese military. The Five Eyes intelligence-sharing alliance said Western recruits who train the People's Liberation Army would increase the risk of future conflict. As Laura Westbrook reports. todayJune 6, 2024 15
insert_link World Georgia hits back at US retaliation over controversial free speech law Georgia's ruling party has accused the United States of using "threats and blackmail" following the US's decision to impose visa restrictions on members of the 'Georgian Dream' party. This action was in response to a controversial 'foreign agents' bill passed by the Georgian Parliament, which has triggered significant political protests in the country. As a result, the US government is reviewing its bilateral cooperation with Georgia. Reporting for us from […] todayMay 27, 2024 20
insert_link World U.S and Philippines practice coastal defense Inbox The annual joint military exercises between the Philippines and the United States are set to wrap in the next few days. The drills come amid rising tensions in the South China Sea, following an incident last week in which the China Coast Guard used water cannon attacks on Philippine vessels. Laura Westbrook has more. todayMay 6, 2024 14
insert_link World U.S and Philippines hold military drills in face of China fury The United States and the Philippines have launched their most expansive and expensive joint military drills in years — a major show of allied force around the South China Sea. The weeks-long combat exercises, featuring 16,000 military personnel, have caused alarm and anger in Beijing, but the Philippine army insists these trainings are not directed at a particular country. Benji Hyer reports. todayApril 23, 2024 26
insert_link World How Iran responds to Damascus attack could determine trajectory of conflict in the Middle East By Javed Ali, University of Michigan Reports that Iran is preparing reprisal attacks following the deadly bombing of a facility that Israel claims is linked to threats against its interests have provoked fears of conflict widening in the Middle East. U.S. President Joe Biden has vowed “ironclad” support for Israel, which is widely considered to be responsible for the April 1, 2024, attack, amid fiery rhetoric from Tehran […] todayApril 12, 2024 17
insert_link World FBI warns of coordinated attack on US, following Moscow concert hall killings The FBI is warning of a possible coordinated attack on the United States. It comes in the wake of an attack in Russia, with ISIS gunmen killing at least 144 people at a concert venue last month. Nick Harper reports from New York. todayApril 12, 2024 8
insert_link World U.S. says it will stand by Israel in face of threat from Iran, but is trying to deescalate Washington officials have confirmed that the U.S. fully supports Israel in preparing for any possible attack from Iran. Iran has threatened one in retaliation for a strike on their embassy compound in Damascus that killed 13 people including an Iran military commander. Caroline Malone reports from Washington. todayApril 12, 2024 19
insert_link World Leaders of U.S. and Japan announce new defence, space and tech deals U.S. President Joseph Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio said the alliance between their countries is critical for the Indo-Pacific and the world after meetings at the White House. Japan is gifting 250 cherry blossom trees to the US ahead of the 250th anniversary of the U.S. - at a time at which US-Japan relations are as strong as ever. Caroline Malone reports. todayApril 11, 2024 10
Paying it forward: Kenyan coastal doctor Bashrahil Mohammed Mafudh has made it his life’s work to care for the most vulnerable in his community, at no cost.
