By Anadolu Agency The International Criminal Court will open a confirmation of charges hearing Monday against former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte in The Hague in a case alleging crimes against humanity, local media reported. The four-day proceedings will include the annual review of Duterte’s detention, a procedural step to determine whether he is fit to

By Anadolu Agency Hundreds of US troops have been pulled out of the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, The New York Times reported Friday, citing anonymous Pentagon sources. The report also said forces have been evacuated from Bahrain, where the US Navy’s 5th Fleet is based. American forces remain stationed at bases in Iraq,

Iran’s Ambassador to the UN, Amir Saeid Iravani The letter, dated 19 February 2026, addressed to UN Secretary-General António Guterres and Security Council President James Kariuki, said that US President Donald Trump’s recent statements are a violation of the UN Charter and international law. Iran specifically referred to a post Trump posted on social media

Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, younger brother of Britain’s King Charles, formerly known as Prince Andrew, leaves Aylsham Police Station on a vehicle, on the day he was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, after the U.S. Justice Department released more records tied to the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, in Aylsham,

RAF F-35 aircraft performs a demonstration flight during the fifth day of Farnborough International Air show at Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre in Farnborough, United Kingdom/File photo By Anadolu Agency The United Kingdom has refused to grant US forces permission to use British military bases for potential strikes against Iran, The Times reported on

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor rides a horse in Windsor Great Park, near to Royal Lodge, a property on the estate surrounding Windsor Castle, where Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the younger brother of Britain’s King Charles, resides, after the U.S. Justice Department has released more records tied to the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, in Windsor, Britain,

By Anadolu Agency Ghana’s president called on African Union (AU) member states Sunday to support a draft resolution aimed at recognizing the historical injustices caused by the transatlantic slave trade. John Mahama made the comments while speaking at a press conference during the 39th AU Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Mahama said that while the

File Photo/Somali Times By Xinhua News Agency Chinese President Xi Jinping’s congratulatory message to the 39th African Union (AU) Summit has resonated strongly across the African continent and the wider international community. In his message, Xi announced that China will fully implement zero-tariff treatment for 53 African countries having diplomatic relations with China starting from

Students, faculty and members of the Harvard University community rally – Photo credit: AP By Face2Face Africa The fight between the current U.S. government and Harvard has moved back into the courtroom. The administration of Donald Trump has filed suit against Harvard University, accusing the school of withholding admissions records that federal investigators say are

By Anadolu Agency The USS Gerald R. Ford and its escort ships, currently in the Caribbean, will be redeployed to the Middle East and are unlikely to return home until late April or early May, according to the New York Times. Four US officials, speaking to the newspaper on condition of anonymity, said the ship’s