Israel’s security cabinet was preparing to decide whether to accept a proposed ceasefire in its war with Hezbollah, an official said Monday, as the White House announced it believed a deal to end the fighting in Lebanon was “close.” FRANCE 24’s Noga Tarnopolsky reports from Jerusalem. She says that Netanyahu is on shaky ground as … Read more
According to Unicef, every three seconds, a girl child is forced into marriage. Robbing children of agency and bodily autonomy, the practice also undermines their emotional, sexual and reproductive health. Dr Faith Mwangi-Powell, CEO of Girls Not Brides, says that progress is happening, but stronger legislation is needed as well as support to enforce the … Read more
Washington: Donald Trump has become more active after being elected the new President of America. He is busy in disposing of his opponents. Due to his attitude, fear is being seen even among his opponents. A recent example of this has come to light. Special Counsel Jack Smith has dropped the charges against President-elect Trump … Read more
US President-elect Donald Trump announced plans to impose 25% tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada, and 10% on Chinese imports, citing the drug trade and immigration. Posting on Truth Social, he pledged to sign executive orders implementing these measures immediately after taking office on January 20. Source link
The Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda, with Angola’s mediation, signed a key peace document on Monday to address the conflict in eastern DRC. Despite ceasefire violations by the M23 militia, which has displaced thousands since 2021, diplomatic dialogue continues amid efforts to stabilize the humanitarian crisis. Source link
Germany’s former chancellor Angela Merkel reflects on her 16-year tenure in her memoir Freedom, released Tuesday in 30 languages. In the much-anticipated account, Merkel confronts criticisms of her policies on Russia and migration, which some argue left Germany overly dependent on Russian gas and fueled far-right unrest. Source link
Special Counsel Jack Smith on Monday moved to dismiss the federal cases against US President-elect Donald Trump — including one for election subversion — citing an official policy of not prosecuting a sitting president. FRANCE 24’s Fraser Jackson reports from Washington. Source link
Thousands of people have marched against the government in Angola, protesting against the high cost of food, and poverty, among other issues. It’s the first large demonstration since the contested general election in 2022. Source link
Severs users on social media claim that President Zelensky Is a ‘dictator’ since he imprisons his political opponents. These claims are based off statements made by Tulsi Gabbard, recently designated as Donald Trump’s Head of US Intelligence. We tell you more in this edition of Truth or Fake. Source link
Calin Georgescu, a previously obscure far-right populist and Tiktok star, unexpectedly came in first place with 22.9 percent of the vote during the first round of Romania’s presidential election on Sunday. An independent candidate, he has focused his campaign on criticizing NATO and pushing for reduced support for Ukraine. Source link