Étienne Davignon, a 93-year-old former Belgian diplomat, has passed away before facing trial for the murder of Congolese leader Patrice Lumumba. His death was confirmed by the Jacques Delors Institute, where he served on the board.In March, a court ordered Davignon to stand trial for war crimes related to Lumumba’s
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Trump Warns Iran Ceasefire Near Collapse Amid Hormuz Crisis
US President Donald Trump recently characterized the ceasefire with Iran as being on “life support” and indicated that he might consider reinstating US Navy military escorts for ships navigating the Strait of Hormuz. This move aims to address the Iranian blockade of this critical waterway.The US president dismissed Iran’s peace
Putin Signals Possible End to Ukraine War, Open to Meeting Zelensky Abroad
Russian President Vladimir Putin has suggested that the war between Russia and Ukraine could be nearing its conclusion, while also indicating for the first time that he would be willing to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky outside Russia under certain conditions. Speaking after Saturday’s Victory Day military parade in Moscow, Putin
Kenya, US Strengthen Partnership on Disease Surveillance and Health Security
The United States has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Kenya’s healthcare sector through increased investments in disease surveillance, HIV treatment, malaria control, and emergency response systems. Speaking during the inaugural Kenya Health Security Convention held in Mombasa on Tuesday, Dr Naomi Lucchi, the Acting Program Director for the CDC Kenya Division
Alexey Mordashov-Linked Superyacht Crosses Strait of Hormuz
A superyacht linked to Alexey Mordashov, a key ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin, has successfully navigated the Strait of Hormuz, despite ongoing restrictions affecting this crucial shipping route. The Nord, a luxury vessel measuring 142 meters (465 feet), journeyed from Dubai to Muscat, Oman, over the weekend, marking one
WHO Warns on Rising Myopia Risk in Children, Shares Prevention Tips
The World Health Organization (WHO) has outlined essential steps that parents and guardians can take to safeguard their children from myopia, a prevalent eye condition. In a report published on the WHO's official X account on April 19, 2026, the organization emphasized the risks associated with children spending excessive time
Trump to Maintain Iran Blockade Amid Uncertain Peace Talks
U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the United States will maintain its blockade on Iranian ports until a comprehensive agreement is established with Tehran. This declaration comes amid ongoing ambiguity regarding the possibility of renewed negotiations aimed at resolving the conflict.The blockade, initiated a week ago, has severely impacted Iran,
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Israel Confirms Soldier Struck Jesus Statue in Lebanon, Vows Action
Israel's military confirmed Monday that a viral image showing one of its soldiers striking a statue of Jesus Christ in southern Lebanon is authentic, calling the act "wholly inconsistent" with the values expected of its troops. The photograph, widely shared on social media, appears to show an Israeli soldier wielding a