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Nigerian army kills 45 in Katsina clash

US extends flight restrictions to Haiti capital until early September

A view of Toussaint Louverture International Airport, which was shut since last month and has been reopened by Haitian authorities, even as the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration watchdog extended a ban on U.S. airlines flying there, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, December 11, 2024. REUTERS/Ralph Tedy Erol
A view of Toussaint Louverture International Airport, which was shut since last month and has been reopened by Haitian authorities, even as the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration watchdog extended a ban on U.S. airlines flying there, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, December 11, 2024. REUTERS/Ralph Tedy Erol

US court convicts Japanese yakuza for trafficking nuclear material

Takeshi Ebisawa, 61, has been jailed since April 2022 on drug and weapons charges.
Takeshi Ebisawa, 61, has been jailed since April 2022 on drug and weapons charges.

Cruise operators alter Mexico routes amid cartel unrest

Members of the Mexican army and the National Guard stand guard at a roundabout on a main avenue, following a military operation in which Mexican officials said cartel boss Nemesio Oseguera, \"El Mencho,\" was killed in Jalisco state, in Guadalajara, Mexico, February 23, 2026. REUTERS/Jose Luis Gonzalez
Members of the Mexican army and the National Guard stand guard at a roundabout on a main avenue, following a military operation in which Mexican officials said cartel boss Nemesio Oseguera, \"El Mencho,\" was killed in Jalisco state, in Guadalajara, Mexico, February 23, 2026. REUTERS/Jose Luis Gonzalez

After killing of top drug lord, cartels use fake news to spread fear in Mexico

A newspaper seller arranges newspapers reporting the wave of violence in Mexico, following the killing of drug lord Nemesio Oseguera, known as 'El Mencho', in a military operation on Sunday, in Mexico City, Mexico, February 23, 2026. REUTERS/Quetzalli Nicte-Ha
A newspaper seller arranges newspapers reporting the wave of violence in Mexico, following the killing of drug lord Nemesio Oseguera, known as 'El Mencho', in a military operation on Sunday, in Mexico City, Mexico, February 23, 2026. REUTERS/Quetzalli Nicte-Ha

Mexico’s violence-hit Guadalajara to host World Cup games

Authorities have discovered properties used by criminal groups less than 2km from the Akron Stadium, one of the venues for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Authorities have discovered properties used by criminal groups less than 2km from the Akron Stadium, one of the venues for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The key to taking down Mexico’s most-wanted narco El Mencho? His girlfriend

The front page of a local newspaper displays news about the death of Nemesio Oseguera, also known as "El Mencho," Mexico's most wanted drug lord.
The front page of a local newspaper displays news about the death of Nemesio Oseguera, also known as "El Mencho," Mexico's most wanted drug lord.

Mexico deploys 10,000 troops to end violence over drug lord’s death

Members of the Mexican Army patrol in Guadalajara, Mexico, on Feb. 23, 2026.
Members of the Mexican Army patrol in Guadalajara, Mexico, on Feb. 23, 2026.

Unprecedented military raid is risky gamble for Mexico’s Sheinbaum

Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum reacts during a press conference about the wave of violence in Mexico, following the killing of Mexican drug lord Nemesio Oseguera, known as 'El Mencho', in a military operation on Sunday, at Palacio Nacional, in Mexico City, Mexico, February 23, 2026. REUTERS/Raquel Cunha
Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum reacts during a press conference about the wave of violence in Mexico, following the killing of Mexican drug lord Nemesio Oseguera, known as 'El Mencho', in a military operation on Sunday, at Palacio Nacional, in Mexico City, Mexico, February 23, 2026. REUTERS/Raquel Cunha

Mexican drug lord ‘El Mencho’ killing sparks revenge attacks; cars, businesses set ablaze

The burst of violencepainted a familiar scene for Mexicans who have spent two decades watching successive governments wage war on drug cartels.
The burst of violencepainted a familiar scene for Mexicans who have spent two decades watching successive governments wage war on drug cartels.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.