Author: Widad Widad wahbi
Trump Reviews Possible Purchase of Greenland, White House Says
Edited By: Aya Selene The White House said on Wednesday that President Donald Trump has been actively discussing with his national security team the possibility of purchasing Greenland from Denmark, stressing that diplomacy remains his preferred option, while not ruling out the use of force. White House spokesperson Caroline Leavitt told reporters that the issue […]
Kenyan Activist on Trial Over AI-Generated Images of President Ruto
Edited By: Sekou Kagné A Kenyan activist has appeared in court facing charges related to the publication of artificial intelligence–generated images depicting President William Ruto in a manner suggesting he was deceased, in a case highlighting growing concerns over the misuse of digital technologies. According to the charge sheet dated Monday, January 5, 2026, activist […]
55 Security Personnel Killed During US Operation That Led to Maduro’s Arrest
Edited By: Tendai Zola Cuba on Tuesday released the names of 32 Cuban security personnel killed during a US operation in Caracas that resulted in the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, bringing the reported death toll among Cuban and Venezuelan forces to 55. The announcement came shortly after the Venezuelan military said that 23 […]
Iran Warns of Response to US and Israeli ‘Threats’ Over Protests
Edited By: Sekou Kagné Iran has warned that it views recent statements by US and Israeli leaders regarding ongoing protests as a direct threat and has vowed to respond if such rhetoric continues, according to comments by the country’s top military commander. Speaking on Wednesday, Iranian army commander Amir Hatami said Tehran considers the escalation […]
Report Says Iran’s Supreme Leader Has Contingency Plan to Flee to Moscow
Edited By: Africa Eye Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has reportedly developed a contingency plan to leave the country for Moscow if internal unrest escalates beyond the control of security forces, according to a report by GB News. Citing unnamed sources, the report claims that the 86-year-old leader has considered the possibility of seeking […]
At Least 27 Killed in Crackdown on Protests in Iran, Rights Group Says
Edited By: Africa Eye Iranian security forces have killed at least 27 protesters, including five minors, during a crackdown on demonstrations that began in late December, according to Iran Human Rights. In a statement released on Tuesday, more than ten days after the start of the protests, the organization said that at least 27 demonstrators […]
Bird Flu Re-emerges in Israel and India, Global Health Body Says
Edited By: Aya Selene The World Organisation for Animal Health said on Tuesday that Israel and India have reported new outbreaks of avian influenza, underscoring the continued global spread of the disease and its impact on poultry production and food security. According to the organization, Israeli authorities confirmed an outbreak of the highly pathogenic H5N1 […]
6.2-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Western Japan, No Major Damage Reported
Edited By: Esengo Badi A 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck western Japan on Tuesday, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), with no tsunami warning issued and no major damage reported. The quake occurred at 10:18 a.m. local time (01:18 GMT) in Shimane Prefecture. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) initially reported a magnitude of 5.8 […]
Ukrainian Attacks Disrupt Rail Traffic in Western Russia as Kyiv’s Allies Meet in Paris
Edited By: Africa Eye Ukrainian attacks disrupted rail traffic in western Russia on Tuesday, while Russian strikes killed civilians in southern and eastern Ukraine, as Kyiv’s allies gathered in Paris to finalize discussions on future security guarantees for Ukraine. The governor of Russia’s Voronezh region, which borders Ukraine, said a Ukrainian drone attack damaged railway […]
Are the Two Koreas Moving Toward a Military Confrontation?
Edited By : Africa Eye Tensions on the Korean Peninsula escalated further in early January 2026 after North Korea launched several ballistic missiles toward the Sea of Japan, prompting South Korea to convene an emergency national security meeting. The missile launch, confirmed by South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff on Sunday, January 4, comes amid […]
Rigobert Song Confident of Cameroon’s Qualification Against Morocco
Edited By: Sekou Kagné Former Cameroon international Rigobert Song has expressed strong confidence in his team’s ability to qualify for the next round of the Africa Cup of Nations 2025, as the Indomitable Lions prepare to face Morocco in the quarter-finals. Song welcomed Cameroon’s qualification after a 2–1 victory over South Africa, describing the match […]
UN Warns Abduction of Heads of State Threatens International Order
Edited : Sekou Kagné The United Nations has warned that the arrest or abduction of heads of state poses a serious threat to the international system and the core principles of state sovereignty. Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General, stressed that any military operations or actions involving the use or threat of force […]
Driving Instructors Train Students to Survive Zimbabwe’s Deadly Roads
Edited By: Adjoa Nanyé Driving instructors in Zimbabwe are increasingly focused on teaching survival skills rather than simply preparing students to pass driving tests, as the country grapples with some of the world’s deadliest roads. When Tafara Muvhevhi began working as a driving instructor 16 years ago, his role was largely limited to teaching the […]
Trump Renews Call for Greenland’s Annexation, Drawing Firm Rejection
Edited By: Sekou Kagné US President Donald Trump has renewed his insistence that Greenland, an autonomous territory under the Kingdom of Denmark, should become part of the United States, arguing that the island is essential to American national security. His remarks have been met with strong rejection from both the Greenlandic and Danish governments. Speaking […]
Global protests erupt over U.S. attack on Venezuela and arrest of Maduro
Edited By: Widad WAHBI Demonstrations were held in several cities around the world on Sunday and Monday in protest against the U.S. military attack on Venezuela and the arrest of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. In Germany, around 400 people gathered in Munich, according to police in the Bavarian capital, marching through […]