Russian President Vladimir Putin has criticized the Nobel Peace Prize committee, claiming that the award has often been granted to individuals who have done little or nothing to promote peace a practice he says has undermined the prize’s credibility. This year, former U.S. President Donald Trump was widely seen as one of the top contenders…
During a grand military parade marking the 80th anniversary of the Workers’ Party, North Korea showcased its most formidable weapon to date the Hwasong-20 intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). The missile, described as the most powerful in the country’s arsenal, was presented in a ceremony attended by President Kim Jong Un. The Friday parade, held in…
More than 250,000 residents have returned to their homes in Gaza following the withdrawal of Israeli forces and the implementation of a ceasefire in the territory. The figures were released by a civil rights organization in Gaza overseen by the Hamas leadership, which continues to monitor the humanitarian situation on the ground. According to Mohammed…
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) government has announced that it will selectively integrate members of the M23 rebel group into its national army, excluding those accused of committing serious crimes. The integration of M23 fighters into the Congolese army was one of the key provisions of the Doha Principles, signed in Qatar on July…
Qatar has decided to postpone the peace talks between representatives of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) government and the AFC/M23 coalition to next week, citing a busy national schedule. The discussions were initially expected to take place this week, with a focus on two key issues: the exchange of prisoners between the Congolese government…
Former French Prime Minister Édouard Philippe has called on President Emmanuel Macron to resign, saying that doing so would be the most effective way to resolve the country’s ongoing political crisis. Philippe made the remarks on October 7, 2025, following the resignation of Sébastien Lecornu, who stepped down as Prime Minister less than a month…
Newly released documents have surfaced alleging that former U.S. President Joe Biden ordered the CIA to suppress a report detailing corruption claims involving his family’s business dealings in Ukraine during his tenure as Vice President in 2015. The report, made public on October 7, 2025, by CIA Director John Ratcliffe, contains evidence including an email…
U.S. President Donald Trump has called for the arrest of Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, both Democrats, accusing them of obstructing his administration’s immigration and public security policies. Speaking on October 8, 2025, Trump said the two leaders should be jailed for opposing his plan to deploy federal troops across several…
The State of Israel and the armed group Hamas, which operates in the Gaza Strip, have reached an agreement on the first phase of a ceasefire plan aimed at facilitating the exchange of prisoners and hostages. The announcement was made by U.S. President Donald Trump following negotiations held in Egypt, where he had dispatched two…
With just over two months to Christmas, the City of Kigali has called on individuals and companies interested in setting up festive decorations across the city to start preparing. Every year, the city streets are adorned with colorful lights and decorations to mark Christmas and New Year celebrations. Although 79 days remain before Christmas Day,…
