As Russia launched drone, missile and air strikes on Ukrainian capital, G7 nations condemned Moscow’s nuclear threat

As Russia launched drone, missile and air strikes on Ukrainian capital, G7 nations condemned Moscow’s nuclear threat

Nuclear tension has surged since the start of the conflict with Ukraine as President Vladimir Putin has repeatedly warned that Russia is ready to use its nuclear arsenal, if necessary, to defend its “territorial integrity.”

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Cricket hero and ex-PM Imran Khan who alleges military assassinated Pakistani journalist in Kenya arrested

Cricket hero and ex-PM Imran Khan who alleges military assassinated Pakistani journalist in Kenya arrested

Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah told reporters that Khan had been arrested by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) after he did not appear “despite notices”.
He said the charges against Khan were that he and his wife had received land worth up to 7 billion rupees ($24.70 million) from a land developer that had been charged with money laundering by British authorities.

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Kenya’s retiring military boss Gen Kibochi salutes KDF soldiers serving in conflict theatres in Africa

Kenya’s retiring military boss Gen Kibochi salutes KDF soldiers serving in conflict theatres in Africa

“I appreciate all Kenya Army personnel in active service, those deployed in various operational theatres; deep operations, close operations and regional deployments for dedication and sacrifice in every task you undertake to ensure our nation and region is secure, may you always endeavour to fulfil your mandate,” according to a Kenya Ministry of Defence statement.

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Sudanese pin hopes on Jeddah talks between warring factions, but no sign of relief in sight yet

Sudanese pin hopes on Jeddah talks between warring factions, but no sign of relief in sight yet

The US-Saudi initiative is the first serious attempt to end fighting that has turned parts of Khartoum into war zones, derailed an internationally backed plan to usher in civilian rule after years of unrest and created a humanitarian crisis.

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Nigeria begins hearing presidential election challenge as Tinubu gets ready to be sworn-in

Nigeria begins hearing presidential election challenge as Tinubu gets ready to be sworn-in

Tinubu, from the ruling All Progressives Congress party, defeated his closest rivals Atiku Abubakar of the People’s Democratic Party and Labour Party’s Peter Obi, who alleged fraud and have launched a court challenge.

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How Museveni aspired to be Uganda’s ‘eternal’ president, then created an African brotherhood to realise dream

How Museveni aspired to be Uganda’s ‘eternal’ president, then created an African brotherhood to realise dream

The power struggle has its roots in the years before a 2019 uprising that ousted dictator Omar al Bashir who built up formidable security forces that he deliberately set against one another throughout his almost 30-year rule. It is not easy to predict when the chaos will end, but it has reportedly already claimed 500 human lives; as many as the Luwero Triangle bush war in Uganda claimed from 1981-1985.

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Texas investigators link Texas gunman to white supremacism as US records 200 incidents of mass killings this year

Texas investigators link Texas gunman to white supremacism as US records 200 incidents of mass killings this year

Federal officials are looking into whether the gunman who killed eight people at a Dallas-area mall expressed an interest in white supremacist ideology on Sunday as they work to discern a motive for the attack, a law enforcement official has revealed. The official cautioned the investigation is in its early...

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Russian military launches mass strikes on Ukraine ahead Kremlin’s Victory Day holiday

Russian military launches mass strikes on Ukraine ahead Kremlin’s Victory Day holiday

The fresh attacks come as Moscow prepares for its Victory Day parade on Tuesday, a key anniversary for President Vladimir Putin who has evoked the spirit of the Soviet army that defeated Nazi German forces to declare that Russia would defeat a Ukraine supposedly in the grip of a new incarnation of Nazism.

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Israel stirs condemnation in Palestine and Europe for demolishing a school in West Bank

Israel stirs condemnation in Palestine and Europe for demolishing a school in West Bank

The Palestinians want the more than half a million Jewish settlers there, along with Israeli soldiers, to leave the occupied territories. Israel balks at such sweeping pullouts, citing historical claims on the biblical lands.

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Not my king: Anti-monarchists criticise ‘heavy-handed’ arrests at King Charles’ coronation

Not my king: Anti-monarchists criticise ‘heavy-handed’ arrests at King Charles’ coronation

The police said on Saturday that they understood public concern following the arrests, but said they acted after receiving information that protesters were determined to disrupt the coronation procession.

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