On January 9, 2026, China, Russia, Iran, and other BRICS Plus countries started a week-long naval exercise in South African waters. The event took place at Simon’s Town Naval Base near Cape Town. The exercise aims to improve maritime safety and protect shipping and economic activities. BRICS Plus is an expanded version of the original…
Iran internet shutdown protests escalated on Friday as authorities imposed severe nationwide internet restrictions. The government aimed to curb expanding demonstrations driven by soaring inflation and economic hardship. As a result, Iran became largely cut off from the outside world. Phone calls failed to connect, several flights were cancelled, and local news websites updated only…
The White House has confirmed that President Donald Trump is actively discussing the possibility of the United States purchasing Greenland, citing national security concerns linked to the Arctic region. Speaking to reporters on January 7, 2026, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the discussions involve Trump and his national security team. She emphasized that…
US President Donald Trump has proposed a major increase in military spending. He wants the US defense budget to reach $1.5 trillion by 2027. Trump said the move is necessary due to rising global security challenges. He made the announcement on January 7, 2026, through posts on social media. Defense Budget Could Rise by Half…
The United States Senate has moved forward with a resolution aimed at limiting President Donald Trump’s authority to take further military action against Venezuela without congressional approval. The decision follows a controversial US military operation that led to the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, sparking bipartisan concern over executive war powers….
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that the United States will withdraw from dozens of international and United Nations–affiliated organizations, arguing that they operate against U.S. national interests. The decision includes pulling out of major climate and social policy institutions. ALSO READ: Trump to Meet Colombian President at White House Exit from Key Climate…
US President Donald Trump has said he will meet Colombian President Gustavo Petro at the White House in the “near future,” signalling a possible easing of tensions between the two leaders. Trump made the remarks days after saying that a potential operation targeting Colombia “sounds good,” comments that had raised concerns across the region. Talks…
Burkina Faso’s military government says it has foiled a plot to assassinate the country’s leader, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, who has ruled since seizing power in September 2022. The announcement was made late at night by Security Minister Mahamadou Sana, who said intelligence services disrupted the plan in its final stages. Former Leader Accused According to…
Ukraine, France and the United Kingdom have signed a Declaration of Intent on the deployment of multinational forces to support Ukraine after a future peace agreement. The agreement covers defense support, post-war reconstruction and long-term strategic resilience. Ukraine’s national news agency Ukrinform reported the development on Tuesday. Leaders Sign in Paris Volodymyr Zelensky, Emmanuel Macron…
The Ministry of Justice has launched a new initiative to integrate mental health into the justice system. The programme aims to transform how the sector resolves conflict. The Ministry partnered with African Peace Partners to roll out the seven-month pilot. The initiative officially launched on December 5 in Kigali. Training a New Generation of Mediators…
