• SPLM-N demands RSF inclusion in humanitarian talks, says Sudanese defence minister

    May 20, 2024 (PORT SUDAN) – Negotiations to deliver humanitarian aid to conflict-stricken regions in Sudan have hit a roadblock, as the Sudan People's Liberation Movement-North (SPLM-N) insists on the involvement of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in the Juba talks, according to the Sudanese Defence minister Yassin Ibrahim. In statements after his turn to Port Sudan from Juba, Ibrahim accused the SPLM-N of insisting on the participation of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a paramilitary group...

  • Egypt Rejects CNN Claims of Sabotaging Ceasefire Talks

    Egypt’s State Information Service (SIS) has firmly rejected allegations published by CNN that it sabotaged ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas. Diaa Rashwan, head of SIS, denounced the article titled “Egypt Changed Terms of Gaza Ceasefire Deal” as baseless and lacking in credible sources, claiming it was contrary to international journalistic standards. Rashwan condemned the article, asserting it aims to distort Egypt’s significant role in ceasefire negotiations in Gaza since the start of...

  • Six killed in a 'foiled coup' in Congo, the army says

    Six people were killed and dozens arrested following attacks on the residence of a close ally of President Felix Tshisekedi and the presidential palace, in what the country’s military described as a foiled coup attempt.

  • Mizzou softball defeats Omaha; headed to Super Regionals

    The Missouri Tigers softball team is headed to Super Regionals after a walk-off victory against the University of Nebraska Omaha in extra innings on Sunday.

  • Ceasefire talks could resume soon but Israel-Hamas war rages on

    CAIRO >> Prospects for a resumption of mediated Gaza ceasefire talks grew today as Israel carried out new attacks in which Palestinian medics said more than 40 people were killed.

  • Tens of thousands flee camp in Sudan after attacks by RSF paramilitaries

    Concerns grow that Darfur is facing another genocide as Rapid Support Forces besiege city of El FasherTens of thousands of people have fled their homes in a displacement camp in the city of El Fasher in Sudan’s Darfur region after attacks by the Rapid Support Forces paramilitary group, as concern grows that Darfur is facing another genocide.The RSF has besieged the city for weeks, aiming to take the last major population centre in Darfur that it does not control. Hundreds of thousands are...

  • Putin wants Ukraine ceasefire on current frontlines, sources say

    MOSCOW/LONDON >> Russian President Vladimir Putin is ready to halt the war in Ukraine with a negotiated ceasefire that recognizes the current battlefield lines, four Russian sources told Reuters, saying he is prepared to fight on if Kyiv and the West do not respond.

  • Bodies of 3 more hostages are recovered from Gaza, Israeli army says

    The bodies of three more slain hostages were recovered overnight from Gaza, Israel’s army said Friday. The bodies of Hanan Yablonka, Michel Nisenbaum and Orion Hernandez Radoux were found and their families have been notified, the army said. It said the three were killed on the day of the Oct. 7 attack in southern Israel and their bodies were taken to Gaza. The announcement comes less than a week after the army said it found the bodies of three other Israeli hostages. Hamas-led militants killed...

  • Putin wants Ukraine ceasefire on current frontlines, sources say

    MOSCOW/LONDON (Reuters) -Russian President Vladimir Putin is ready to halt the war in Ukraine with a negotiated ceasefire that recognises the current battlefield lines, four Russian sources told Reuters, saying he is prepared to fight on if Kyiv and the West do not respond. Three of the sources, familiar with discussions in Putin's entourage, said the veteran Russian leader had expressed frustration to a small group of advisers about what he views as Western-backed attempts to stymie...

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    NSYNC's Chris Kirkpatrick Says Reunion Talks Are Definitely Underway

    NSYNC's Chris Kirkpatrick is stirring the pot telling TMZ, talks about getting the band back together are indeed heating up. Chris says he's definitely had lengthy discussions with JT, JC Chasez, Lance Bass, and Joey Fatone about the band's…

  • Man says police are 'off their heads' when arrested for selling drugs

    Callum English was running the 'Jay' and 'Mitch' drug lines

  • Turkey's Koc Says Talks for Yapi Kredi Sale at Preliminary Stage

    Turkish conglomerate Koc Holding said it is in early discussions regarding