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May- 2026 -

3 May

Sudanese soldiers seen in a convoy escorting Bashir back to prison after his appearance in court in Khartoum in August, 2019.

Drone Strike Kills Five in Sudan Capital: Rights Group

A paramilitary drone killed five civilians on Saturday when it hit a vehicle in greater Khartoum, a rights group said, the second such attack in the Sudanese capital this week.

3 May

Americas

President Donald Trump speaks to reporters as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stands behind him

Staff Writer With AFP

Trump Says ‘Not Satisfied’ With New Iran Proposal

President Donald Trump said Friday he was unhappy with a new proposal from Iran for peace talks with the US, and threatened to "blast them to hell" if they failed to strike a deal.

2 May

Middle East

Iranian soldiers participate in drills near the Pakastani border

Staff Writer With AFP

14 Iranian Soldiers Killed in Demining Operation: Local Media

Fourteen soldiers were killed on Friday during operations to defuse unexploded ordnance in Iran's northwestern Zanjan province, local media reported.

2 May

Americas

An Iranian police officer holds a national flag on a stage alongside a Persian script reading 'Flag bearer', under a giant billboard depicting an AI-generated portrait of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in downtown Tehran, Iran, on April 23, 2026.

Staff Writer With AFP

Iran Delivered New Proposal for US Talks via Pakistan: State Media

Iran has delivered a new proposal for talks with the US via mediator Pakistan, state media reported on Friday.

2 May

Africa

Burkina Faso's new leader Capt. Ibrahim Traore arrives for a ceremony

Staff Writer With AFP

At Least 11 Civilians Killed by Jihadists in Burkina: Locals

At least 11 civilians, mostly volunteer militia fighters aiding the army, have been killed by jihadists in northern Burkina Faso, locals and security officials told AFP on Thursday.

1 May

Europe

Two Ukrainian soldiers stand proudly in front of a lineup of military drones, showcasing their advanced technology.

Staff Writer With AFP

Ukrainian Drone Strike Kills Two Teenagers in Russia’s Belgorod Region

A Ukrainian drone attack has killed two teenagers on a motorcycle in Russia's Belgorod region, the local governor said early on Friday.

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30 April

Middle East

Staff Writer With AFP

Panama Canal Reaffirms ‘Neutrality’ Amid Mideast War

Panama reaffirmed on Tuesday the "neutrality" of its canal and the "need to preserve" maritime transit routes amid the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz during the Middle East war.

30 April

Europe

Staff Writer With AFP

Russia Says Ukrainian Strike on Minibus Killed 3

A Ukrainian strike killed three passengers of a minibus and wounded eight people in the Russian border region of Belgorod, the local governor said on Wednesday.

30 April

Middle East

People walk through rubble and debris outside Abu Hamisa School in Al-Bureij camp, Gaza, on May 10, 2025. The school, used as a shelter for displaced families, was bombed twice on the same day several days ago. (Photo by Moiz Salhi / Middle East Images / Middle East Images via AFP)

Staff Writer With AFP

Israeli Forces Kill Palestinian Man in West Bank Raid

Israeli forces killed a Palestinian man during a raid in the occupied West Bank on Wednesday, Israel's military and the Palestinian health ministry said.

29 April

Europe