Congolese President Sassou Nguesso wins fifth term: Provisional results | Elections News

Congolese President Denis Sassou Nguesso’s election success will extend his nearly 42 years in power. Published On 17 Mar 202617 Mar 2026 Republic of Congo President Denis Sassou Nguesso has been re-elected for a fifth consecutive term, extending his nearly 42 years in power, according to provisional results. On Tuesday, Interior Minister Raymond Zephirin Mboulou … Read more

Migrant workers in the Gulf caught in war : NPR

In 2019, the International Labor Organization estimates there are more than 24 million migrant workers across the Gulf region alone, and the ILO reports that over 92% of the work force in the UAE alone is made up of foreign workers. Giuseppe Cacace / AFP via Getty Images/AFP hide caption toggle caption Giuseppe Cacace / … Read more

US confirms 157 killed in maritime strikes experts call ‘extrajudicial’ | Military News

Defence official tells Congress that 47 alleged drug-trafficking vessels have been struck since campaign began. Published On 17 Mar 202617 Mar 2026 The United States military has confirmed that at least 157 people have been killed in lethal strikes against alleged drug-trafficking boats off Latin America, described as a campaign of extrajudicial killings by legal … Read more

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Israel’s ground moves in Lebanon raise pressure on Western countries, Europeans leaders reject Trump’s demand to help with the Strait of Hormuz, blackout leaves millions without power in Cuba. Source link

Video: What we know about Israel’s assault on southern Lebanon | Hezbollah

NewsFeed The Israeli military has launched waves of air raids across southern Lebanon after announcing “limited and targeted ground operations” against Hezbollah positions. Al Jazeera’s Zeina Khodr is in Marjayoun, which has been turned into an active war zone following clashes. Published On 17 Mar 202617 Mar 2026 Click here to share on social media … Read more