European cocaine kingpin has high level protection in Sierra Leone-sources

Jan 26, 2025

Freetown [Sierra Leone], January 26: One of Europe's most wanted fugitives, convicted cocaine smuggler Jos Leijdekkers, has found refuge and high-level protection in Sierra Leone.

Slovakia's PM threatens expulsions from country

Jan 26, 2025

Bratislava [Slovakia], January 26: Prime Minister Robert Fico on Saturday accused foreign countries of meddling in Slovakia's internal affairs and threatened to expel people from...

Hegseth narrowly gets the nod to become US defence secretary

Jan 26, 2025

New York [US], January 26: Pete Hegseth narrowly secured enough votes on Friday to become the next US defence secretary, a major victory for President...

EU military chief suggests stationing troops in Greenland

Jan 26, 2025

Berlin [Germany], January 26: The chairman of the European Union Military Committee, Robert Brieger, is in favour of stationing EU soldiers in Greenland.

M23 rebels kill DR Congo military governor as fighting intensifies

Jan 26, 2025

Kinshasa [Democratic Republic of Congo], January 26: Rebels from the Rwanda-backed M23 have killed a military governor as they advanced through eastern Democratic Republic of...

Philippines stops research survey in disputed sea

Jan 26, 2025

Manila [Philippines], January 26: The Philippines says it has suspended a scientific survey in the South China Sea after its fisheries vessels faced "dangerous harassment"...

Yemen's Houthis unilaterally release 153 prisoners of war

Jan 26, 2025

Sanaa [Yemen], January 26: The Houthis in Yemen have unilaterally released 153 prisoners of war to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), the...

US military support to Ukraine unaffected by aid freeze: Zelensky

Jan 26, 2025

Kiev [Ukraine], January 26: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Saturday that US military assistance to Kiev has not been affected by the State Department's...

Investigation launched after 23 German police cars destroyed

Jan 26, 2025

Berlin [Germany], January 26: The security services in the southern German state of Bavaria launched an investigation on Saturday after 23 vehicles belonging to the...