At least three people have been killed during attacks by suspected jihadists in gas-rich northern Mozambique villages by suspected jihadists. The districts of Muidumbe and Mocímboa da Praia in Cabo Delgado province saw villages raided and homes torched over the weekend, according to local reports. Only weeks after residents returned to their … [Read more...] about Oil-rich Mozambique area targeted by more deadly attacks
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China conducts new military drills near Taiwan
Despite its previously announced live fire exercises near Taiwan ending on Sunday, China's military says it is continuing large-scale military drills around the island. Anti-submarine attacks and sea raids will be practised, according to the Chinese army's Eastern Theatre Command. US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to the island sparked … [Read more...] about China conducts new military drills near Taiwan
Landmark US climate change bill clears Senate hurdle
As part of the largest investment into climate action in America's history, a bill has been approved by the US Senate that includes $369bn (£305bn). The country's carbon emissions will be cut by 40% by 2030, according to the Inflation Reduction Act. Some households could receive up to $4,000 in tax credit to buy a used car and $7,500 for an … [Read more...] about Landmark US climate change bill clears Senate hurdle
Israel kills second top militant as death toll rises in Gaza
As the death toll continues to rise from air strikes in Gaza, a second top militant from the Palestinian Islamic Jihad group is killed by Israel. Among the 32 Palestinians reported to have died are several PIJ fighters, including leaders Khaled Mansour and Tayseer Jabari, and six children. An Israeli official stated that nearly 600 … [Read more...] about Israel kills second top militant as death toll rises in Gaza
Possibility of North Korean nuclear test admitted by Russia, who avoided speculating on a date
The Russian government has admitted the possibility that North Korea could test a nuclear weapon in the future, according to the Russian government, who also avoided giving an exact date. Moscow also asked the international community not to impose "unilateral" conditions on the country in exchange for the suspension of its program. The deputy … [Read more...] about Possibility of North Korean nuclear test admitted by Russia, who avoided speculating on a date
Ahead of Ukraine offensive in Kherson, Pro-Russian officials ‘assassinated’
A campaign of assassinations of pro-Russian officials in occupied Kherson has been launched by Ukrainian partisans ahead of a planned offensive to recapture the region. Russian media has reported that the Moscow-installed deputy head of the town of Nova Kakhovka, near Kherson, Vitaly Gur, was shot on Saturday as he stepped out of his apartment … [Read more...] about Ahead of Ukraine offensive in Kherson, Pro-Russian officials ‘assassinated’