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The death toll in a stampede at a shopping mall during New Year’s celebrations in Uganda’s capital has risen to 10, the country’s vice president said Monday, while police charged the event’s organizer with murder. Vice President Jessica Alupo, who visited the scene in Kampala, told journalists that one more …

Four security officials were killed in a car bomb targeting a former government official in southeast Nigeria, authorities said Tuesday. Three police officers and a paramilitary official were killed in the attack in Imo State on a convoy carrying the former governor Ikedi Ohakim, Police Commissioner Mohammed Barde said. “The …

A Mexican journalist was attacked in Mexico on New Year’s Day continuing a trend from 2022 that resulted in the deadliest year for journalists in the country in decades. The media site La Nota Prensa De Sonora said its director, Omar Castro, was attacked but unharmed on a street in …

Insiders claim that King Charles III of England remains open to reconciliation with his son, Prince Harry, despite the ongoing media circus regarding his recent documentary series. PRINCE HARRY STATES HE WANTS HIS FATHER AND BROTHER ‘BACK,’ ALLEGES PLANTING OF STORIES IN UPCOMING INTERVIEWS King Charles III gave his first …

Secretary of State Antony Blinken congratulated Israel’s Eli Cohen on his appointment as foreign minister and reminded the newest appointee in the Netanyahu administration of the U.S.’s position when it comes to a two-state solution with its Palestinian neighbors. In a call Monday, the pair discussed U.S. – Israeli relations, mutual …

Chinese officials blasted foreign nations that announced “unacceptable” COVID-19 travel restrictions, vowing to take “countermeasures” in response.  “Some countries have taken entry restrictions targeting only Chinese travelers,” China’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning told reporters. “This lacks scientific basis and some practices are unacceptable.” “We firmly reject using COVID measures …

The former Chinese ambassador to the United States, Qin Gang, has been promoted to foreign minister, offering a gentler, friendlier tone to international relations.  Qin served as the ambassador to the U.S. for approximately 17 months until being promoted on Friday.  CHINESE TRAVELERS FACING COVID-19 TESTING REQUIREMENTS FROM MORE COUNTRIES …

Shark circles near unsuspecting swimmers Beachgoers at Hillary’s Dog Beach near Perth, Western Australia, on Dec. 28 enjoyed the sun and surf without any clue that a tiger shark lurked nearby. (Credit: Storyful) Swimmers at an Australian beach remained seemingly unaware that the entire time they relaxed in the water, …

North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un has ordered his government to “overwhelmingly beef up” the nation’s military, including its nuclear capabilities.  The leader made the remarks Sunday at the beginning of the new year, according to state media outlet Korean Central News Agency. KIM JONG UN FIRES NORTH KOREA’S TOP …

Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei celebrated the new year by praising slain Gen. Qassem Soleimani, who was killed by a U.S. airstrike nearly three years ago and was responsible for the deaths of hundreds of U.S. service members and allies.  Khamenei also lauded Esmail Qaani, Soleimani’s replacement as head …