AP News Summary at 7:37 a.m. EDT

Missing bodies of hostages top the list of uncertainties as fragile Gaza ceasefire holds TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — The tenuous ceasefire in the two-year Israel-Hamas war is holding even as complex issues remain ahead, a day after widespread...

From Power to Impeachment: 10 most talked about World Leaders who were successfully removed

Impeachment is a global political tool and reminder to leaders that power is never permanent. Presidents and Heads of State around the world have been removed from office for different reasons, such as bribery, corruption, and abuse of power.Just...

US travelers warned to stay away from cinematic island paradise amid riots in streets and violent military coup

AN island paradise known for beaches and lemurs has turned into a potential nightmare for travelers. The United States Bureau of Consular Affairs issued a “reconsider travel” warning for the popular tourist destination. Sign up for The US Sun...

Chameleons: 10 amazing realities about nature’s colour-changing lizards

Chameleons are a few of the most remarkable reptiles in the world, popular for their spectacular colour modifications, amazing vision, and distinct adjustments. Discovered mainly in Africa and Madagascar, these lizards have actually progressed...

The Best Korean Exfoliators to Get (and Maintain) Glass Skin

Compared to some Korean skin-care products (looking at you, sunscreen), the best Korean exfoliators tend to fly under the radar. Infused in cleansers, toners, and even essences, K-beauty’s exfoliating ingredients are often gentle and appear...

Africa-Europe Foundation announces inspiring Youth Awardees as part of #RoadToLuanda campaign

Sierra Leone Telegraph: 17 October 2025: The Africa-Europe Foundation (AEF) today announced the winners of its 2025 Africa-Europe Youth Awards Scheme, recognising ten outstanding young leaders and organisations from across Africa and Europe who...

Toddler gifted lifechanging surgery to remove grapefruit-sized tumor

Two-year-old Armella and her mother, Caessah, before the procedure. (Mercy Ships via SWNS) By Talker By Amy Reast A toddler had life-changing surgery to remove a neck tumor - the size of a grapefruit. Little Armella, two, was born with a...

IMF Sounds Alarm over Sub-Saharan Africa’s Rising Domestic Debt

Domestic institutions now hold half of region’s public debt Around half of all public debt in Sub-Saharan African countries is now held by domestic institutions, a trend that has steadily increased over the years and is reshaping the region’s...

Army Rescues 21 Kidnap Victims Across Kwara, Kogi

In a coordinated military sweep, troops from the 12 Brigade and 22 Armoured Brigade of the Nigerian Army successfully rescued 21 kidnapped victims during operations carried out on October 17 in Kwara and Kogi states. The group of liberated...

From Discord to the Streets: the Unique, but Interconnected Case of Morocco’s Gen Z Protests

“This movement is organized by Gen Z, but it’s not a clash of generations,” photographer and curator Mehdi Sefrioui tells OkayAfrica. “There are many older people in the protests, saying that they asked for the same things 40 years ago.” Sefrioui...

AP News Summary at 4:28 a.m. EDT

First 7 hostages released as part of the Gaza ceasefire deal DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Hamas has released seven hostages. They are the first to be freed as part of a ceasefire pausing two years of war that pummeled the Gaza Strip, killed...

Street fury a portent of global unrest if economies cannot generate jobs

Anger is erupting across the world, as workers spill on to the streets to protest against everything from corruption and wealth inequality to pervasive joblessness. Meanwhile, the US is in the grip of an artificial intelligence investment gold...

Frustrated Gen Z threatens to topple African governments

The frustration among young people poses a challenge to governments beyond where Generation Z protests have taken place, not least because of the continent’s young demographic. Africa’s median age is 19, which means that young people are entering...

Gen Z Is Taking to the Barricades

Remember the kids of Generation Z? You know—that notorious cohort of entitled, lazy, and apathetic people that Boomers so love to mock? Over the past two years, members of Gen Z across Asia, Africa, and Latin America have been taking to the...

AP News Summary at 8:05 a.m. EDT

Living hostages and Palestinian prisoners are released as part of ceasefire in Gaza DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Hamas has released all 20 remaining living hostages held in Gaza, while Israel began releasing hundreds of Palestinian prisoners...

With Magadascar President Andry Rajoelina ousted for failing to provide affordable water and electricity, what’s the future of the eSwatini Monarchy amid socio-economic challenges?.

By Zweli Martin Dlamini MBABANE:Eswatini is facing escalating prices of water and electricity, Members of Parliament(MPs) have warned that the situation is worsening in a country where about 70% of the population lives below the poverty line....

International News Briefs for Monday, October 13, 2025

HAVANA TIMES – We bring you some of the top international news stories compiled by Democracy Now on Monday, October 13, 2025. Trump Addresses Knesset as Israel and Hamas Exchange Captives Oct 13, 2025 Hamas has released the remaining 20 living...

International News Briefs for Tuesday, October 14, 2025

HAVANA TIMES – We bring you some of the top international news stories compiled by Democracy Now on Tuesday, October 14, 2025. Israeli Military Forces Kill at Least 5 Palestinians Despite Ceasefire Agreement Oct 14, 2025 Humanitarian aid has begun...

World Food Day shines a spotlight on global hunger challenges

At least 319 million people are battling severe hunger worldwide, a reality that World Food Day aims to confront. In many regions, conflict and climate extremes have stripped communities of reliable harvests and food supplies. Aid groups are...

AP News Summary at 4:41 p.m. EDT

Israel expects hostages to be freed from Gaza 'in a few hours' as ceasefire holds CAIRO (AP) — Israel says it expects all of the 20 living hostages held in the Gaza Strip to be released Monday in its breakthrough ceasefire deal with Hamas....