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U.S. President Donald Trump has revealed plans to speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday as part of efforts to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One on Sunday evening while traveling from Florida to Washington, Trump suggested a major development could be announced soon. “We will see if we have something to announce maybe by Tuesday. I will be speaking to President Putin on Tuesday,” Trump said. “A lot of work’s been done over the weekend. We want to see if we can bring that war to an end.” The…

Authorities in Zambia are scrambling to contain the fallout from a massive acid spill at a Chinese-owned mine, which has polluted a major river and sparked fears of long-term environmental and public health consequences. The spill, which occurred on February 18 when a tailings dam collapsed at a copper mine in the north of the country, has sent toxic waste over 100 kilometers downstream, raising concerns for millions of people who depend on the river. Investigators from the Engineering Institution of Zambia reported that approximately 50 million liters of acidic waste, heavy metals, and dissolved solids flowed into a tributary…

The United States launched a series of airstrikes on Houthi-controlled regions in Yemen on Saturday, with President Donald Trump promising to use “overwhelming lethal force” until the Iran-backed rebels cease their attacks on international shipping. The strikes, which targeted key Houthi military sites in the capital, Sanaa, and other northern provinces, killed at least 31 people, according to the Houthis. Explosions were reported in Sanaa, Saada, Hodeida, Bayda, and Marib, with plumes of black smoke seen rising from military facilities. In a social media post, Trump said U.S. forces were acting to defend American and allied commercial and naval vessels…

The Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) has dismissed reports of growing agitation among workers over alleged politically influenced promotions, stating that all advancements have followed due process. This comes after media reports suggested that recent management decisions including the rapid promotion of certain individuals within three months of their engagement had caused discontent among employees. Some workers claimed that these promotions were politically motivated and unfair. However, in an official statement, GACL management categorically denied the allegations, clarifying that all promotions adhered to established protocols, including departmental recommendations and panel evaluations conducted by representatives from the Public Services Commission and…

Authorities and environmentalists in Zambia are raising alarm over the long-term consequences of a devastating acid spill at a Chinese-owned mine, which contaminated a major river and now threatens millions of people. Signs of pollution have been detected at least 100 kilometers (60 miles) downstream, raising fears of a widespread environmental crisis. The spill occurred on February 18 when a tailings dam at the Sino Metals copper mine collapsed, releasing approximately 50 million liters of acidic waste, heavy metals, and dissolved solids into a stream connected to the Kafue River, Zambia’s most vital waterway. The Engineering Institution of Zambia confirmed…

Latvia made history at the Academy Awards last night as director Gints Zilbalodis’ animated film Flow won the Oscar for Best Animated Feature. This marks the first time a Latvian film has ever won an Academy Award. Flow was also nominated for Best International Feature Film, but that award went to Brazil’s I’m Still Here. Accepting the award, Zilbalodis expressed gratitude to his family, his team, and even his cat and dog. He called for unity, saying, “We are in the same boat, and we have to overcome our differences and find ways to work together.” He also emphasized the…

The head of the Islamic State (ISIS) in Iraq has been killed in a joint operation by Iraqi national intelligence and U.S.-led coalition forces, Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani announced Friday. Abdallah Maki Mosleh al-Rifai, also known as “Abu Khadija,” was a senior figure within the militant group and served as its “deputy caliph.” Al-Sudani described him as “one of the most dangerous terrorists in Iraq and the world.” The operation, conducted Thursday night, targeted al-Rifai in Anbar province, western Iraq. Security officials confirmed his death Friday, revealing that he was eliminated in an airstrike. U.S. President Donald Trump…

The Trump administration has ordered Columbia University to overhaul the leadership of its Middle Eastern, South Asian, and African Studies Department, a move widely seen as a direct challenge to academic freedom. The university was told the department must be placed under “academic receivership” for at least five years a condition tied to federal funding after $400 million was already cut over allegations of antisemitism. The directive has sparked outrage across academia, with critics calling it an unprecedented federal intervention. “It is chilling to see the government try to control universities in this way,” said Erwin Chemerinsky, dean of the…

UEFA has announced plans to hold discussions with global football authorities on whether unintentional double touches on penalties should be allowed. The move comes after a controversial incident in the Champions League clash between Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid. Atletico’s Julián Álvarez saw his penalty ruled out after he accidentally made a second contact with the ball while taking his shot. The referee initially allowed the goal, but after protests from Real Madrid players and a video review, the decision was reversed. The current rule, set by the International Football Association Board (IFAB), states that a penalty taker cannot play…

The withdrawal of around 1,300 Southern African Development Community (SADC) troops from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is raising alarms as the M23 rebel group, backed by Rwanda, continues its advance in the mineral-rich eastern region. Despite international diplomatic pressure and sanctions, Kigali remains defiant, insisting on defending its sovereignty. A Looming Security Crisis Congolese analyst Christian Moleka warns that the power vacuum left by SADC troops will only deepen instability in an already fragile region. “This approach does not fundamentally resolve the issue,” Moleka said. “It may calm tensions in the short term, but the international community must…