Niger Coup Attempt Foiled as Russia and Algeria Support Tiani Government
Niger’s army regained control of a key military airbase in Niamey on Sunday, August 31, 2026, after an attempted coup involving hundreds of disaffected soldiers.
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Scott Bessent Faces G20 Diplomacy Test Amid Trade, Iran and Bond Pressures
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent faces a high-stakes diplomatic test at the G20 finance meetings in Asheville, North Carolina, as he presses global economies to slash…
Niger Repels Mutinous Soldiers After Overnight Palace and Airport Attacks
Military forces in Niger repelled an overnight uprising by mutinous soldiers attacking the presidential palace and capital airport in Niamey.
Morocco Urges Proactive Conflict Prevention at African Union Session
Representing King Mohammed VI at an extraordinary African Union session in Luanda on Sunday, Head of Government Aziz Akhannouch outlined Morocco’s strategic commitment to…
Nova Poshta Decentralizes Storage After Russian Strike Destroys Hub
Following the destruction of its state-of-the-art robotic fulfillment center in Svytropetrivske by a Russian attack on the night of August 28, Nova Poshta is decentralizing its…
Nepal-China Border Floods: Death Toll Nears 800 With Thousands Missing
The death toll from catastrophic floods near the border between Nepal and China has risen to nearly 800, according to Al Jazeera.
Switzerland Rave Shooting: 1 Dead, 5 Wounded as Police Hunt Suspects
A 22-year-old woman died and five other individuals sustained injuries ranging from minor to severe after gunfire erupted early Sunday at the Aarau Rave VOL.
CIA Chief Proposed Trump-Putin-Zelenskyy Summit in Moscow Talks
CIA Director John Ratcliffe proposed a trilateral summit between U.S.
Kenyan families demand answers over relatives trapped in Russia’s war against Ukraine
Kenyan families are confronting the aftermath of a recruitment crisis as over 1,000 citizens allegedly lured to Russia’s war in Ukraine face unresolved fates, with some trapped in…
A Core Egyptian Bank Gets Caught Up in Treasury’s Iran Crackdown becomes: Egyptian bank gets caught in Treasury’s Iran crackdown
The U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the restrictions, stating that Banque Misr UAE had found out the hard way by continuing to support the Iranian regime.
Iceland Rejects EU Accession Talks in Referendum
Icelanders voted 52.8% to 47.2% to reject resuming EU accession talks in a referendum held on August 29, 2026, according to public broadcaster RUV.
Nepal Floods: Nearly 3,000 Remain Missing, 750 Dead
Nearly 3,000 people remain missing after catastrophic flash floods and landslides in Nepal and China’s Tibet region, with the death toll surpassing 750 as rescue teams confront…