Several suspects have been arrested in connection with Monday's suicide bomb blast in a mosque in Pakistan's northern city of Peshawar that killed more than 100 people, according to local authorities. Source: Latest CNN News
The first draft of the multidimensional vulnerability index (MVI), devised to increase eligibility for small island developing states (SIDS) like Seychelles to receive greater financing, is expected to be ready by the end of the year. The statement was made by the newly accredited United Nations resident coordinator for Seychelles, Lisa Singh. Recognised as a high-income country [...]
African Nations Championship leading scorer Aymen Mahious bagged a brace as Algeria hammered Niger 5-0 in Oran on Tuesday to qualify for a final showdown against Senegal. While the host nation were ruthless when presented with scoring chances, Senegal were guilty of some incredible misses as they edged Madagascar 1-0 in Algiers in the other [...]
In Myanmar, a military junta that swept to power after a coup in February 2021 has been waging a deadly war against a rebel coalition. Unlike in Ukraine, there is very little international support - be it weapons or money - flowing to the armed opposition in Myanmar. With rare and exclusive footage from battlefield [...]
The US says Russia is breaking the terms of a key nuclear arms control treaty. Meanwhile, Ukrainian soldiers say they are fighting waves of fighters from the notorious Wagner Group every day. CNN's Fred Pleitgen reports. Source: Latest CNN News
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said people can get "hung up" on peace negotiations with the Palestinians, saying he has opted for a different approach in an interview with CNN's Jake Tapper on Tuesday. Source: Latest CNN News
Content warning: This story contains descriptions of violence against children and images viewers may find disturbing. Source: Latest CNN News
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sits down for an exclusive interview with CNN's Jake Tapper and discusses his view of ongoing peace efforts in the Middle East. Source: Latest CNN News
Pope Francis embarked on his fifth visit to Africa on Tuesday, flying to the Democratic Republic of Congo and then South Sudan to plead for peace in the two violence-plagued nations. The 86-year-old pope boarded the papal plane via elevator before it took off from Rome's Fiumicino Airport at 8:28 local time (7:28 GMT). It [...]
Seychelles has maintained its top ranking for the sub-Saharan African region in the Transparency International Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) released on Tuesday. The island nation retained the position for the 5th consecutive year and 23rd ranking globally attained in 2022 with 70 points once again. Denmark outperformed Finland and took first place with 90 points. Finland and New Zealand [...]