December 4, 2025

Up to 6,500 At Risk of Eviction for Multi-Billion Dollar Railway Project in DRC

A huge railway upgrade project in the Democratic Republic of the Congo could displace up to 6,500 people. Funded by the EU and US, the Lobito Corridor aims to boost mineral exports but may demolish 1,200 buildings near Kolwezi city, sparking fears of forced eviction without compensation.

December 4, 2025

Kerala Man Held by Houthi Rebels in Yemen Released, Reaches Muscat

Anilkumar Raveendran, detained by Houthi rebels in Yemen since July, has been freed. He reached Muscat and will soon return to India. The MEA thanked Oman for its help.

December 4, 2025

Five Palestinians Killed in Israeli Air Strikes Near Khan Younis, Gaza

Five Palestinians, including two children, were killed and dozens wounded when Israeli planes hit tents for displaced people near Khan Younis in Gaza. The Israeli army said it targeted a Hamas fighter after recent attacks. Hamas condemned the strike as a ceasefire violation.

December 4, 2025

Trump to Host Historic Peace Deal Signing Between DR Congo and Rwanda Leaders in Washington

US President Donald Trump will host a peace deal signing between DR Congo and Rwanda leaders in Washington. The deal aims to end the long conflict fueled by rebel fighting in eastern DR Congo. Key leaders Felix Tshisekedi and Paul Kagame will endorse the accord amid rising tensions.

December 4, 2025

Uganda stops granting asylum to Eritrean, Somali and Ethiopian refugees over funding crisis

Uganda says no more refugee status will be given to new arrivals from Eritrea, Somalia, and Ethiopia due to a severe funding shortage. Nearly 2 million refugees live in Uganda, but aid cuts threaten vital services.