EU sanctions Rwandan army officer over involvement in Congo

The measures include travel bans and asset freezes, and forbids EU citizens and companies from making funds available to them.

29 July 2023

Residents of Sudan's capital seek escape as war shatters holiday

In many neighbourhoods of greater Khartoum, which has a population of more than 10 million, residents have been trapped in their homes.

22 April 2023

Indian navy boards local fishing boats inside Maldives' territory

Asuruma-3 Captain had refused to indulge the fishing vessel's satellite-phone number when the foreign soldiers asked for it.

1 February 2024

Army says won't allow false propaganda to disturb peace

Shamaal said the armed forces will always be ready to defend the country

30 April 2023

Unending 'hell': Sudan war rages despite truce pledges

Hundreds have been killed and tens of thousands have fled for their lives in a power struggle between the army and Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

29 April 2023

Russia's new T-14 Armata battle tank debuts in Ukraine - RIA

The Kremlin ordered production of 2,300 of the tanks - first unveiled in 2015.

26 April 2023

Canada PM Trudeau heads for Alberta as wildfires rage

The Canadian army has been helping with firefighting and recovery efforts in the province since Thursday.

16 May 2023

Seven die as cyclone barrels towards western India, Pakistan

Gujarat is home to many offshore oil installations and major ports in the country and most have been forced to suspend operations.

14 June 2023