Caracas, Venezuela – Interim President Delcy Rodríguez has declared that Venezuela will no longer bow to U.S. directives, insisting that the country’s political and economic future must be determined internally. Speaking to oil workers in Anzoátegui on Sunday, Rodríguez criticized Washington’s pressure to open Venezuela’s petroleum sector to U.S. investment…
Bangor, Maine – A private aircraft carrying eight people crashed on takeoff at Bangor International Airport on Sunday night, January 26, 2026, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The Bombardier Challenger 600 went down around 7:45 p.m., prompting immediate emergency response. There was no immediate word on the conditions…
Basilan Province, Philippines – A tragic maritime disaster struck early Monday morning when the MV Trisha Kerstin 3, carrying more than 350 passengers, sank in rough seas off the southern Philippines. The incident has left at least 15 people dead and 28 still missing, according to the Philippine Coast Guard.…
Nairobi, Kenya – The Nairobi City County Department of Environment, Water, Food, and Agriculture has announced a week-long operation to tackle the rising number of stray dogs across the city. The exercise, scheduled from Monday, January 26 to Friday, January 30, 2026, aims to address growing concerns over public safety,…
Nairobi, Kenya – The National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) has demanded an unreserved apology from Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja and Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen following recent attacks on places of worship, including the latest incident at the Anglican Church of Kenya (ACK) Witima Parish in…
Taipei, Taiwan – On Sunday, December 25, 2026, thousands of spectators in Taipei and millions watching worldwide witnessed a breathtaking spectacle as famed climber Alex Honnold became the first person to free solo Taipei 101, one of the tallest skyscrapers on Earth. For 92 minutes, Honnold scaled the 1,667-foot (508-meter)…
Luxor, Egypt – An Egyptian-Chinese archaeological mission has announced the discovery of an ancient “sacred lake” within the Montu Temple precinct at the Karnak Temple Complex, a site renowned for its monumental heritage in southern Egypt. The Discovery The newly uncovered sacred lake lies west of the Maat Temple, dedicated…
Dakar/Rabat – Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko will begin an official visit to Morocco on Monday, as diplomatic attention turns to the detention of Senegalese football fans following incidents at the Africa Cup of Nations final. Background to the Visit Eighteen Senegalese supporters remain in pre‑trial detention in Morocco, facing…
Cairo, Egypt – President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi has once again rejected Israeli efforts to transfer Palestinians out of the Gaza Strip, warning that such a move would have catastrophic consequences for regional and global stability. Strong Warning on Police Day Speaking during Police Day celebrations in Cairo on Saturday, Sissi emphasized…
Johannesburg, South Africa – Hundreds of demonstrators marched to the American consulate in Sandton on Saturday to protest US intervention in Venezuela and the capture of former president Nicolas Maduro. Organized by Trade Unions and Communist Party The protest was led by members of the South African Communist Party and…