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US President Donald Trump has announced a three-week extension of the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon following renewed diplomatic talks in Washington. Posting on Truth Social, Trump said the latest round of discussions between envoys from both nations “went very well,” adding that the United States would continue working closely with Lebanon to strengthen its ability to defend itself against Hezbollah. The ceasefire, which was initially agreed upon during talks in Washington last week, had been due to expire on Sunday. It aims to halt more than seven weeks of escalating violence between Israel and the Iran-backed militant group. Speaking…
A U.S. special forces soldier who took part in a mission to apprehend Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has been accused of exploiting classified intelligence to earn over $400,000 through online betting, federal authorities revealed Thursday. According to prosecutors in New York, Gannon Ken Van Dyke used sensitive information from the January operation to place wagers on the prediction platform Polymarket. Authorities allege he leveraged insider knowledge about the mission’s outcome to profit from bets tied to Maduro’s removal from power. The Justice Department has charged Van Dyke with multiple offenses, including misuse of confidential government information for personal gain, theft…
The US Department of Justice has formally downgraded cannabis to a less restrictive category, signalling a significant shift in America’s drug policy. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced on Thursday that marijuana-based products approved by the Food and Drug Administration or licensed under state medical cannabis programmes will be reclassified from Schedule I—a category reserved for drugs like heroin — to Schedule III, alongside medications such as codeine-based painkillers. He also initiated plans for a broader review that could lead to the reclassification of all cannabis. The move follows a directive issued last year by Donald Trump, who instructed his…
Lebanon has accused Israel of committing war crimes following a deadly air strike in the south that killed a journalist and injured another. Prime Minister Nawaf Salam condemned the attack, saying it deliberately targeted media workers. The strike claimed the life of Amal Khalil, a journalist with Al-Akhbar, while freelance photographer Zeinab Faraj was wounded. Lebanese officials allege the journalists were intentionally struck after seeking shelter in a house when an earlier air raid hit a nearby vehicle, killing two men. Authorities further claim that an ambulance attempting to reach the scene was also targeted, preventing emergency responders from assisting…
The funeral home that had been holding the remains of former Zambian president Edgar Lungu for the past 10 months has advised the family’s legal team not to seek a court order compelling the return of the body to its custody. In correspondence seen by Kalemba, lawyers from ENSafrica, representing the service provider, said their client had already fulfilled its legal obligations after receiving no lawful grounds to delay execution of a court directive. They explained that the remains are no longer in their possession, having been taken over by the South African Police Service (SAPS) as part of ongoing…
After spending more than 10 months in a South African morgue following his death on June 5, 2025, the remains of former president Edgar Chagwa Lungu could soon be repatriated to Zambia for burial. Attorney General Mulilo Kabesha confirmed that the Pretoria High Court has formally transferred custody of Lungu’s body to the Zambian government as of Wednesday, April 22, 2026. He explained that the development follows the family’s failure to proceed with their case before the Supreme Court of Appeal of South Africa. Kabesha said the remains have since been moved from Two Mountains Burial Services (PTY) Limited to…
The mystery surrounding Drake’s highly anticipated ninth studio album, Iceman, may have finally been solved—albeit through a bit of manual labor from his fans. On April 20, a massive ice sculpture materialized in a Toronto parking lot, with the OVO rapper claiming the official release date was frozen deep within the block. While the “natural melt” was the intended timer, eager fans bypassed the wait, attacking the ice with pickaxes and bare hands. By the evening of April 21, Twitch streamer Kishka successfully chipped away enough ice to reveal the date: May 15. Shortly after the discovery, the Toronto Fire…
The High Court has rejected a bid by businessman Abel Ng’andu to take control of Ng’andu Consulting Limited, dealing a setback to his efforts to influence the company’s operations. In a ruling delivered on April 15, 2026, at the Commercial Registry in Lusaka, High Court judge Lastone Mwanabo found that Ng’andu’s application did not meet the legal requirements under the Companies Act. He had sought permission to bring a derivative action on behalf of the company — a move the court found unjustified. Ng’andu, who owns a 51% stake, argued that other shareholders and directors had repeatedly failed to attend…
At least two ships were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, adding pressure to already fragile efforts to restart talks between the United States and Iran. The UK Maritime Trade Operations said an Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) gunboat fired on a container ship about 15 nautical miles northeast of Oman. There was no warning before the shooting began, and the vessel’s bridge was badly damaged. All crew members were reported safe. A few hours later, another incident was reported about 8 nautical miles west of Iran. A cargo ship said it had been fired on and was…
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te has called off his planned trip to Eswatini after several countries refused to allow his aircraft to pass through their airspace, a move Taipei blames on pressure from China. Officials in Taiwan said Seychelles, Mauritius, and Madagascar suddenly withdrew previously approved flight permits, describing the decision as unexpected and influenced by Beijing’s economic and political weight. China has denied the claims, instead praising the three countries for supporting its diplomatic position. This is the first time Taiwan’s leader has had to cancel an overseas visit because of blocked flight access, a sign of how far China’s…
