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Washington, D.C. — High-level negotiations are currently taking place in Washington as part of a renewed effort to broker a ceasefire in the ongoing Gaza conflict. The talks, spearheaded by U.S. officials and involving Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and representatives of Hamas, aim to establish a 60-day truce that would pause fighting and potentially lead to a longer-term resolution. Former U.S. President Donald Trump, playing an active diplomatic role, held a second meeting with Netanyahu at the White House this week. Though not officially in office, Trump has positioned himself as a central figure in the negotiations, attempting to leverage his influence with Israeli leadership and regional stakeholders to push for a breakthrough. Sources close to the matter have revealed that the proposed ceasefire includes key components: a temporary halt to hostilities, the release of remaining Israeli hostages held in Gaza, and the release of Palestinian prisoners detained in Israe...

  Kenya was engulfed in widespread anti-government protests on July 7, coinciding with Saba Saba Day, which commemorates the 1990 pro-democracy movement. Clashes between protesters and security forces erupted across at least 17 of the country’s 47 counties, including Nairobi, Eldoret, Nyeri, Embu, and Nakuru. The demonstrations were sparked by anger over the death of blogger Albert Ojwang while in police custody, and reflected broader grievances around corruption, police brutality, economic hardship, and demands for the resignation of President William Ruto reuters.com +15 reuters.com +15 theguardian.com +15 . According to the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights, ten people were killed and 29 injured nationwide, with additional sources reporting up to 11 fatalities and dozens more wounded, including 52 police officers dawn.com +2 reuters.com +2 reuters.com +2 . In Nairobi’s Kangemi suburb, Reuters footage showed police opening fire, leaving at least one protester dead and ot...

  KwaZulu‑Natal’s Provincial Police Commissioner, Lieutenant‑General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, delivered an explosive press briefing on Sunday accusing Police Minister Senzo Mchunu and Deputy National Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya of orchestrating political interference within the South African Police Service. He alleged the two colluded with criminal syndicates, obstructed investigations into politically motivated killings, and dismantled a vital task team probing 121 case files related to violent crimes. Mkhwanazi said the files were abruptly transferred from the Political Killings Task Team in KwaZulu‑Natal to SAPS headquarters in Pretoria back in March. The removal, he claimed, was ordered by Mchunu through Sibiya, effectively stalling the investigations. He warned that elements within government agencies—including police, prosecutors, and the judiciary—along with drug cartels and certain business figures, are deeply entrenched in organized crime. Mkhwanazi stated he possesses eviden...

  The International Court of Justice in The Hague has confirmed it will deliver a ground‑breaking advisory opinion on July 23, 2025, regarding the legal obligations of states to combat climate change. The ICJ’s ruling, while nonbinding, is expected to carry profound legal and political weight—and serve as a catalyst for global climate litigation. The United Nations General Assembly requested this opinion in April 2023 through Resolution A/RES/77/161, responding to decades of urgent appeals by vulnerable nations. Small island states such as Vanuatu spearheaded the initiative, citing escalating threats to their survival. Over 90 written submissions were received, complemented by oral arguments during public hearings in December 2024, which drew participation from 96 states and 11 international organizations theguardian.com +15 icj-cij.org +15 reuters.com +15 gide.com +1 blogs.law.columbia.edu +1 . Among key questions before the Court are whether international law—ranging from the U...

  Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met President Donald Trump at the White House on July 7 as indirect ceasefire talks were unfolding in Doha between Israel and Hamas. The centerpiece of the visit was a bilateral dinner in the Blue Room, where both leaders expressed cautious optimism about finalizing a U.S.-backed 60‑day truce. The proposal contemplates phased Israeli troop withdrawals from Gaza, a scaled release of hostages, enhanced humanitarian aid distribution, and subsequent negotiations toward a lasting peace apnews.com +15 washingtonpost.com +15 abc.net.au +15 . Netanyahu used the occasion to present Trump with a letter nominating him for the Nobel Peace Prize, a gesture reportedly appreciated by the president. Trump confirmed that he had scheduled new diplomatic talks with Iran—following earlier U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites—and signaled a willingness to eventually lift sanctions, reflecting the administration's broader regional strategy reuters....

  Former U.S. President Donald Trump has triggered a wave of international concern after announcing a sweeping new set of tariffs targeting multiple global allies and trade partners. Speaking at a press conference in Washington, Trump declared that a 25 percent tariff would be imposed on a broad range of imports from Japan, South Korea, and several BRICS nations, including Brazil and India. The move, according to Trump, is intended to “restore fair trade practices” and “punish nations that exploit America’s economic openness.” The announcement comes amid Trump’s escalating rhetoric on economic nationalism as he intensifies his 2025 presidential campaign. Labeling the current global trade structure as “rigged” against the United States, Trump claimed the new tariffs were necessary to “defend American workers, factories, and innovation from foreign manipulation.” The tariffs will target goods including automobiles, electronics, steel, and agricultural products, raising fears of infl...

  Central Texas is reeling from one of the most devastating natural disasters in its recent history as torrential rains triggered catastrophic flash floods between July 4 and July 7. Emergency officials have confirmed that over 100 people have lost their lives across multiple counties, with dozens more still missing and thousands displaced. Heavy rainfall, brought on by a stalled tropical system, dumped over 20 inches of water in less than 72 hours in several regions, overwhelming rivers and reservoirs and causing widespread flash flooding. Cities including Austin, San Marcos, and Waco were hit particularly hard, with entire neighborhoods submerged and critical infrastructure crippled. Roads collapsed under the force of the water, power grids failed, and communication lines were severed, further complicating rescue and relief operations. Governor Laura Ramirez declared a state of emergency across 17 counties and has requested federal disaster assistance. In a press conference on...