For Syria’s Government, Kurdish Deal Is a Big Win
The government’s move to assert control over areas under Kurdish rule is a major test for President Ahmed al-Sharaa as fresh clashes erupted. Source link
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Nigeria police deny reports of mass church abductions at weekend in north
Police in northern Nigeria say reports that worshippers were abducted on Sunday from churches in Kaduna state were false. In a joint statement with local government officials on Monday, Kaduna state police commissioner Alhaji Muhammad Rabiu described the information as “mere falsehood which is being peddled by conflict entrepreneurs who want to cause chaos”. Earlier,…
Anthony Joshua’s driver appears in court after Nigeria crash that killed two
Andrew GiftBBC Africa, Sagamu BBC Adeniyi Kayode wore all black for his court appearance on Tuesday A chauffer who was driving Anthony Joshua when their car crashed killing two of the boxer’s friends has appeared in a court in Nigeria. Adeniyi Kayode, 46, was previously charged with four crimes, including death by dangerous driving. Joshua’s…
BBC reports from UN compound being demolished in East Jerusalem
Israeli demolition teams have begun to tear down the headquarters of the UN Palestinian Refugee Agency, known as Unrwa, in occupied East Jerusalem. Israel says it owns the land on which the compound stands and has accused Unrwa of being infiltrated by Hamas. Unrwa says its premises are protected under international conventions and, while it…
For Syria’s Government, Kurdish Deal is a Big Win
As the government moves to assert control over areas under Kurdish rule, it will be the latest test of President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s pledge to form an inclusive administration that empowers minorities. Source link
Seven killed in explosion at Chinese restaurant
Beijing has demanded the Taliban government protect its citizens after an explosion at a Chinese restaurant in the Afghan capital Kabul killed at least seven people. Six Afghans and one Chinese national were killed, and several more injured, in the blast at a Chinese restaurant in a heavily-guarded part of the city centre on Monday,…
Uganda’s opposition leader Bobi Wine tells the BBC he will not contest Yoweri Museveni’s 2026 election victory
Uganda’s opposition leader Bobi Wine has told the BBC he will not contest the results of Thursday’s election in court, citing a lack of confidence in the judiciary and has instead urged his supporters to take to the streets to peacefully protest. Speaking to the BBC from hiding, he said he would continue to stand…
Texts between Donald Trump, Jonas Støre, Emmanuel Macron and Mark Rutte
A series of text exchanges between Donald Trump and European leaders about ownership of Greenland have sensationally been released. The US president has pledged to tell European leaders at this week’s forum in Davos, Switzerland, that “we will have to have” Greenland. Messages released on Monday between Trump and Norway’s Prime Minister Jonas Støre revealed…
How Trump Flexes Power in White House Meetings With Zelensky and Others
With cameras rolling, President Trump met with more than 40 international leaders in his first year back in office. Source link
Valentino’s creations through the years
Getty Images Valentino walks the runway with Naomi Campbell and Gisele Bündchen at the end of his 1999/2000 Haute Couture show in Paris The late Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani, known as Valentino, has dressed some of the most famous women and men of recent decades. Since he co-founded the Valentino fashion house in 1960,…