Yemen conflict: Saudi-led airstrikes hit UAE-backed separatist camps; at least seven killed

File photo: Southern Yemen soldiers of Southern Transitional Council (STC) at a check point, in Aden, Yemen (Picture credit: AP) Saudi-led coalition airstrikes killed at least seven people and wounded more than 20 others in eastern Yemen on Friday, after warplanes targeted camps held by UAE-backed southern separatists, according to officials from the group.The strikes […]

The Conflict Over Nigeria’s Returned Treasures

new video loaded: The Conflict Over Nigeria’s Returned Treasures Western museums are returning the Benin Bronzes — priceless items looted during colonialism — to Nigeria, but political infighting has jeopardized the ability to display and maintain the masterpieces. Our reporter, Alex Marshall, traveled to Nigeria to see some of the Bronzes. By Alex Marshall, Stephen […]

Ukraine-Russia conflict: Putin welcomes US peace plan as ‘final settlement’; Trump urges Zelenskyy to respond

In a diplomatic twist, President Putin of Russia expressed a measured acceptance of a US proposal aimed at peace in Ukraine, indicating it might pave the way for a resolution. However, he criticized Kyiv for what he termed as an unrealistic stance. Russian President Vladimir Putin cautiously welcomed a US plan to end the nearly […]

Israel-Hamas conflict: Video shows bulldozers entering Gaza as Egyptian team searches for hostages, victims – watch

Trucks, excavators, and bulldozers rolled into Gaza on Saturday as an Egyptian team began operations to recover the bodies of 13 missing Israeli hostages and an estimated 10,000 Palestinians believed to be trapped under rubble.The effort comes after Israel reportedly allowed such recovery work for the first time. “It is a technical team. They are […]

‘Great people’: Trump again praises Asim Munir, Shehbaz Sharif; vows to end Pakistan-Afghanistan conflict

US President Donald Trump on Sunday again praised Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and army chief Asim Munir as “great people” and vowed to resolve the Pakistan-Afghanistan conflict “quickly.” He made these remarks during the signing of the Thailand-Cambodia peace deal on the sidelines of the ASEAN summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Donald Trump Boasts […]

Middle-East conflict: Palestinian factions approve ‘technocratic government’ for Gaza; Rubio says no Hamas, no plan B

A week after US President Donald Trump signed the Gaza peace plan in Egypt, Hamas said a committee of technocrats will take over governing postwar Gaza, representing several Palestinian factions.The groups said they had agreed to the arrangement after Hamas claimed to have received “clear guarantees” from mediators that “the war has effectively ended.” FULL: […]

Russia-Ukraine war: Europe and Kyiv develop 12-Point peace plan to end conflict; Trump to oversee implementation

European nations are reportedly collaborating with Ukraine on a 12-point plan to end Russia’s war along existing front lines, rejecting Vladimir Putin’s renewed demands for Kyiv to cede territory in exchange for peace. A peace board chaired by US President Donald Trump would oversee the plan’s implementation, as per sources cited by Bloomberg. The proposal […]

‘Most welcome’: Pakistan defence minister Khawaja Asif backs Trump’s mediation in Taliban conflict; drags India into row

Pakistan defence minister Khawaja Asif (File photo) Pakistan defence minister Khawaja Asif on Thursday called on US President Donald Trump to help ease tensions with its Taliban-controlled northern neighbor, lauding his past peace efforts and openly welcoming his mediation in the current negotiations.When asked about Trump’s possible role in peace negotiations between Pakistan and the […]

‘Very disappointed with Vladimir’: Donald Trump criticises Putin for continuing Ukraine war; calls conflict ‘biggest since World War II’

Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump US President Donald Trump on Tuesday voiced disappointment with Russian President Vladimir Putin for continuing the war in Ukraine, calling it the “biggest conflict since World War II.” “Look, I’m very disappointed because Vladimir and I had a very good relationship — probably still do. I don’t know why he […]