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Carl Niehaus reveals evidence of South African arms in Israel and Ukraine
Carl Niehaus, the EFF's representative on the Joint Standing Committee on Defence, exposes alarming evidence that South African-manufactured weapons are being exported to conflict zones, including Israel and Ukraine.
Zelenskyy invited to special EU Ukraine summit next week
The EU has summoned Ukrainian President Zelenskyy to Brussels for urgent talks on European security guarantees, as concerns mount over Trump's surprise Russia negotiations.
UN decries 'summary executions' of children by M23 in DR Congo
The UN has exposed horrific human rights violations in eastern DR Congo, where Rwanda-backed M23 rebels are executing children and terrorising civilians in Bukavu.
Israel air strike targeting drone hits two in Gaza
In a potential escalation of tensions during the fragile ceasefire, Israeli forces conducted an air strike in Gaza targeting two individuals attempting to recover a drone.
Trump announces US plan to rebuild and transform Gaza Strip
In a dramatic shift in Middle East policy, US President Donald Trump has announced plans for American control and reconstruction of the Gaza Strip, promising to clear unexploded ordnance and transform the war-torn region into an economic hub. The controversial announcement, made alongside Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, outlines an unprecedented US involvement in the territory.
Deadly Russian strike on Zaporizhzhia: Baby among 25 wounded
A devastating Russian double-tap attack combining drones and missiles struck Zaporizhzhia on Thursday, killing one and wounding 25 people - including a two-month-old baby and four rescue workers. Emergency services battled the aftermath of the strategic strike that targeted both civilians and first responders in this key southern Ukrainian city.
Bosnia and Herzegovina does not officially supply weapons to Kiev
Bosnia and Herzegovina does not officially supply weapons to Kiev, but there are cases of Bosnian weapons illegally falling into the hands of Ukrainian soldiers, Russian Ambassador to Bosnia and Herzegovina Igor Kalabukhov told Sputnik.
Israeli air force attacks over 250 military targets in Syria over past two days
The Israeli Air Force has carried out air strikes on more than 250 military targets in Syria since the recent shift in the country's leadership, Israeli Army Radio reported.