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Trump wants to quickly end Gaza war — can he?
Earlier this week, Trump said if the hostages held by Hamas are not home by Jan. 20, 2025, the date of his inauguration, then "all hell is going to break out."
Pakistan dismisses US official's warning over missile program
Earlier this week, Deputy National Security Adviser Jon Finer said Pakistan's development of long-range ballistic missiles made it an "emerging threat."
Syria's new rulers name foreign minister in push for international relations
The ruling General Command named Asaad Hassan al-Shibani as foreign minister, SANA said.A source in the new administration told Reuters that this step "comes in response to the aspirations of the Syrian people to establish international relations that bring peace and stability."...
Somalia 'open' to Ethiopian troop role
A senior Somali government official on Thursday told VOA’s Horn of Africa Service that the Somali government has “secured” and “allocated” all troops needed from the four other AU-troop-contributing countries — Burundi, Djibouti, Kenya and Uganda — to participate in the African Union Support and Sta...
Death toll in attack on German Christmas market rises to 5; more than 200 injured
Authorities arrested a 50-year-old man at the site of the attack in Magdeburg on Friday evening and took him into custody for questioning.He has lived in Germany for nearly two decades, practicing medicine in Bernburg, about 40 kilometers south of Magdeburg. officials said....
South Sudan set to hold elections in 2026, but will it be ready?
The vote was set for this month but was delayed for a number of reasons, including the need for more time to complete a census, draft a permanent constitution and register political parties.
Foreign worker visa program faces uncertainty under second Trump term
While changing rules and regulations are cumbersome and time-consuming, immigration lawyers warn about a likely return to the tactics the first Trump administration used to limit the number of visas issued to foreign workers.
Nigeria unveils new gunboats to enhance operations against oil theft
The latest measure is part of a broader crackdown aiming at boosting Nigeria's oil production.Local singers and dancers enthralled hundreds of delegates at the ceremony marking the handover of six military gunboats to Nigeria's navy in southern Rivers State....
Rights groups urge Zimbabwe’s president to sign bill abolishing death penalty
In an interview with VOA, Zimbabwe's justice minister, Ziyambi Ziyambi, said passage of the death abolition bill is welcomed by President Emmerson Mnangagwa, who, since coming to power in 2017, has refused to sign death warrants for those facing capital punishment.
South Korea's parliament votes to impeach president over martial law order
In a Saturday vote, 12 conservative lawmakers joined opposition forces to impeach Yoon, who is just halfway through his single five-year term.The impeachment suspends Yoon’s powers until the Constitutional Court decides whether to formally remove him from office....