World War III: Russia to hold nuclear drills following ‘threats’ from West
Russia has started preparations for missile drills near Ukraine simulating the use of tactical nuclear weapons in response to “threats” by Western officials. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said recent statements by French President Emmanuel Macron and the British Foreign Secretary David Cameron constituted a “completely new round of escalation of tension”. Last week, Mr Macron […]
Southern Cameroons Crisis: General Sagon among 3 killed in Ngoketunjia
Three separatist fighters, including a key commander, were killed when government forces struck their hideout on Sunday in Cameroon’s war-torn Anglophone region of Northwest, according to local and security sources. The crackdown, as confirmed by a military official in the region who requested not to be named, was launched in the early hours of Sunday […]
US congressman and wife charged with taking $600,000 in bribes
US congressman Henry Cuellar and his wife have been charged with accepting around $600,000 (£478,000) in bribes, the justice department says. It is alleged the couple corruptly received money from an Azerbaijani government-owned oil company and a Mexican bank. The Texas Democrat has denied the charges in a statement. The couple were bailed after appearing […]