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Peace deal with Rwanda opens way to ‘New Era’, says DR Congo President

Rich in natural resources, especially lucrative minerals, the vast Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) east has been plagued by deadly violence that has ravaged the region for three decades.

A peace deal between the DRC and Rwanda aimed at ending decades of conflict in eastern Congo paves the way for “a new era of stability,” Congolese…

Putin reaffirms ambition to absorb all of Ukraine as Europe increases military aid

The Hague, Netherlands – As Europe pledges billions in military support to Ukraine to compensate for waning U.S. aid, Russian President Vladimir Putin has openly reaffirmed his desire to annex the entire Ukrainian territory, intensifying concerns across NATO and beyond. Speaking at the Saint Petersburg Economic Forum on June 20…

Protests in Kenya leave dozens hospitalised, many with bullet wounds

Reuters

NAIROBI - Fifty-six people were hospitalised, most of them with bullet wounds, after participating in rallies in Kenya on Wednesday to mark the one-year anniversary of deadly protests against a tax bill, a hospital source told Reuters. Thousands of Kenyans took to the streets to…

Trump says ‘War is done’ between Israel and Iran; talks set for next week

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has declared that the “war is done” between Israel and Iran, announcing that talks between U.S. and Iranian officials are scheduled to resume next week. The discussions aim to revive dialogue that was interrupted by the 12-day conflict between the two nations.

Meanwhile, Iran’s parliament has passed a…

LIVE UPDATE: Israeli strikes hit Iran, Southern Lebanon, and Gaza amid escalating conflict

Tehran / Beirut / Gaza / Jerusalem –
Heavy airstrikes have rocked multiple parts of the Middle East as the conflict between Israel and Iran intensifies, just a day after the United States struck three key Iranian nuclear facilities. 
Explosions were reported across Iran’s capital, Tehran, following…