World news

In a historic development aimed at halting 13 months of relentless conflict between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon, US President Joe Biden officially announced a groundbreaking ceasefire agreement. The ceasefire, set to take effect at 04:00 local time (02:00 GMT on Wednesday), represents a crucial stride towards achieving a lasting cessation of hostilities and fostering peace in the region. Israeli ...

In a recent development that has garnered widespread attention, a federal judge has made a pivotal decision to dismiss a significant case against former President Donald Trump, which accused him of unlawfully seeking to overturn the results of the highly contested 2020 election. The case, spearheaded by Special Prosecutor Jack Smith, who took a bold stance by initiating the criminal ...

The esteemed anti-apartheid writer and activist Breyten Breytenbach has passed away at the age of 85, as confirmed by his family. He died peacefully in his sleep in Paris, with his wife, Yolande, by his side. Breytenbach was not only a poet and novelist but also a painter who dedicated his life to fighting against apartheid and advocating for a ...

President Vladimir Putin of Russia recently announced the readiness of powerful new missiles for deployment, emphasizing their effectiveness in an unscheduled TV address. The Oreshnik missile, which Putin claimed to be unstoppable, was test-fired at the Ukrainian city of Dnipro, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict. Following Russia’s missile launch, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged world leaders to ...

Russian President Vladimir Putin revealed that a recent attack on Dnipro involved a new intermediate-range missile, codenamed Oreshnik, in response to Ukraine’s use of long-range weaponry from the US and UK targeting Russia. He warned of potential counterattacks on countries allowing such actions. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky criticized Russia’s use of the new missile as a severe escalation, indicating a ...