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Hamas: “We call for exerting maximum pressure on the occupation to open the crossings and halt the genocide and starvation crimes against Palestinians”

“On World Humanitarian Day, we call for exerting maximum pressure on the occupation to open the crossings and halt the genocide and starvation crimes against over two million Palestinians, forcing it to allow humanitarian aid into Gaza.” This is according to the Palestinian resistance group Hamas. The statement comes as

Macron Warns Europe Not to Trust Putin Ahead of Ukraine Security Talks

French President Emmanuel Macron has cautioned European allies against placing trust in Russian President Vladimir Putin, describing him as “an ogre at our gates.” His warning comes amid discussions over a possible peace summit between Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The remarks followed a meeting in Washington on Monday,

Trump, Putin Meet in Alaska Amid Rising U.S. Support for Ukraine Aid

United States President Donald Trump is meeting Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska today, warning of “severe consequences” for Moscow if it refuses to agree to a ceasefire in Ukraine. The summit comes ahead of a planned follow-up meeting involving Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders. Earlier this week,

The African Development Bank Ethiopian Airlines Partner on $500m Addis Airport Project

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has partnered with Ethiopian Airlines to contribute $500 million towards building a new airport in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The project, expected to be Africa’s largest when completed in 2029, marks a significant milestone for the continent’s aviation sector. Speaking to VOC News, Dr. Paul Kariuki,

UN Puts Israel, Russia on Notice Over Sexual Violence

A report has emerged indicating that United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned Israel and Russia that their armed forces and security personnel may be added to a list of parties credibly suspected of committing sexual violence in conflict zones. According to Guterres, the warning issued earlier this week stems

Department of Trade, Industry, and Competition gives updates on US tariffs

By Rachel Mohamed In a joint media briefing, the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Trade, Industry, and Competition provided a significant update on the South African government’s response to the US tariffs and its plans to protect the country’s economic interests. The Department of Trade, Industry, and Competition’s

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