October 15, 2025

Dina Boluarte Travel Ban Rejected By Peru Judge

Dina Boluarte Travel Ban Rejected By Peru Judge

October 15, 2025 4:22 pm

A Peruvian court has rejected a request to bar former President Dina Boluarte from leaving the country as prosecutors pursue corruption and abuse-of-office investigations against her.

Judge Fernando Valdez dismissed the motion from the State Prosecutor’s Office on Wednesday, ruling that Boluarte posed no flight risk and that the request was “unfounded.” The decision allows the ousted leader to travel abroad freely while facing several high-profile investigations.

”The court finds no sufficient basis to impose restrictions on the defendant’s movement,” Judge Valdez said during the hearing in Lima.

Boluarte, who was removed from office by Congress last week, faces multiple …

Military Ruler Randrianirina To Be Sworn In As President

Military Ruler Randrianirina To Be Sworn In As President

October 15, 2025 11:41 am

Army Colonel Michael Randrianirina announced on Wednesday that he will soon be sworn in as president of Madagascar, following a military takeover that removed President Andry Rajoelina from power. 

Rajoelina, who was impeached by parliament after escaping the country over the weekend, has rejected the coup, refused to step down, and condemned the takeover

Randrianirina told a press briefing that the military had taken control and dissolved all institutions except the National Assembly (the lower house of parliament). “We will be sworn in soon,” he said, adding, “We took responsibility yesterday.” 

The High Constitutional Court has formally invited him …

Pakistan-Afghanistan Border Clashes Kill Dozens

Pakistan-Afghanistan Border Clashes Kill Dozens

October 15, 2025 9:39 am

Renewed fighting erupted Wednesday along the volatile Pakistan-Afghanistan border, killing more than a dozen civilians and military personnel, destroying a fragile truce following deadly weekend clashes.

Afghan Taliban authorities said Pakistani forces launched attacks in Spin Boldak district in the early hours, killing over a dozen civilians and wounding around 100. In a statement carried on social media, a Taliban spokesman accused Pakistan of firing “light and heavy weapons” into Afghan territory.

On the Pakistani side, authorities reported that four civilians were wounded in Cross-border shelling in Chaman, opposite Spin Boldak.

In another front, fierce combat in Pakistan’s Orakzai district …

Trump Threatens To Pull World Cup Matches From Boston

Trump Threatens To Pull World Cup Matches From Boston

October 15, 2025 8:44 am

President Donald Trump warned that several World Cup matches currently slated for suburban Boston could be relocated, alleging parts of the city have been “taken over” and questioning the leadership of Boston Mayor Michelle Wu. 

Foxborough, Massachusetts, roughly 30 miles southwest of Boston, is scheduled to host multiple fixtures during the 2026 tournament, which the U.S. is co-hosting with Mexico and Canada. Trump, speaking during a meeting with Argentine President Javier Milei, made clear his dissatisfaction with local governance. 

When asked about Mayor Michelle Wu, Trump acknowledged her intelligence but labelled her “radical left,” saying, “We could take them …

Raila Odinga Dies: Former Kenyan Prime Minister Passes At 80

Raila Odinga Dies: Former Kenyan Prime Minister Passes At 80

October 15, 2025 7:01 am

Raila Odinga, one of Kenya’s most prominent political figures, has died at age 80 while receiving medical treatment in India, his family and hospital officials confirmed. He collapsed during a morning walk and was declared dead at Devamatha Hospital, following an apparent cardiac arrest. 

The former prime minister’s passing has sparked deep public mourning and a flood of tributes from across the different political divudes. Former President Uhuru Kenyatta, once Odinga’s rival, said his death “left a silence that echoes across our nation.” Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi described Odinga as a “towering statesman and a cherished friend of …

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