Negotiation breakdown and blockade warning pull central indices down.

Nearly half of the top 20 best-selling books in Iceland during the first quarter of the year were crime novels, according to a new report.

A fire in Bad Hersfeld, Germany, has caused significant damage. The incident is being covered in a live blog detailing news from Frankfurt and Hesse.

A man in Birsfelden, Switzerland, received a significant fine due to a transit control while driving his disabled colleague to a doctor's appointment, sparking public discussion.

A teenage girl is suspected of murder in connection with the shooting deaths of two boys in Vårby Gård and Malmö, Sweden.

A governor in Sudan has accused Ethiopia of providing support to a Rapid Support Forces (RSF) offensive near the border, escalating tensions between the two nations.

Huddersfield manager Liam Manning has been granted compassionate leave and will be away from the team until the end of the season.

A 21-year-old Swiss man was arrested in Birsfelden, Switzerland, after breaking into a take-away kebab shop, with police quickly responding to the scene.

AerCap has finalized a deal to lease two Boeing 777-300ERSF converted freighters to Ethiopian Airlines, expanding the airline's cargo capacity.

Huddersfield Giants have announced the sacking of head coach Luke Robinson following a disappointing start to their 2026 Super League season, with the decision coming after a series of poor performances.

Detainees of Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have shared harrowing accounts of being beaten with whips and other abuses in El Fasher, shedding light on severe human rights violations.

A Danish defense firm has signed a weapons deal in Australia, further solidifying defense cooperation between the two countries. This follows an earlier agreement by Danish company UXV Technologies with Electro Optic Systems for weapons systems.

Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) initiated coordinated attacks in the Kordofan region, reportedly attempting to isolate a strategic city and striking towns along the route.

A key RSF operative involved in logistics and procurement is listed as holding multiple travel...

Sudan has formally requested that the United States declare the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) a terrorist organization amidst the ongoing conflict in the country.

Vi læser erhvervsnyhederne og tjekker aktiekurserne fra morgenstunden. Her er hele dit Business-overblik.

The Sudanese army has reportedly retaken the city of Bara and secured el-Obeid in North Kordofan, destroying dozens of RSF combat vehicles and killing fighters in recent clashes and drone attacks.

The annual meeting of Landsvirkjun, Iceland's national power company, was held at Harpa at 2 PM today. The event was also available via live stream.

Icelandic telecommunications company Nova announced a profit of 239 million Icelandic króna in the fourth quarter of 2025, marking a 2% decrease compared to the previous year.

This man Algoney Daglo: The force behind RSF operations  standardmedia.co.ke

Heildartekjur Sýnar hf. á fjórða ársfjórðungi ársins 2025 námu 6.073 milljónum króna sem er 6% hækkun milli ára.

New discoveries regarding the real estate holdings of Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo in Dubai shed light on the complex financial architecture supporting Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

Questions are emerging in Kenya regarding how a Sudanese warlord obtained a Kenyan passport, highlighting potential links between Kenya and Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

The UN Security Council has condemned attacks by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan's Kordofan region, decrying atrocities including mass killings, sexual violence, and attacks on aid workers, and calling for an end to the war.

Minst 28 människor har dödats i en attack av de paramilitära styrkorna Rapid Support Forces (RSF) i Sudan, uppger ett…

The Swiss town of Birsfelden has fined thousands of drivers to reduce rat runs, a model the Zurich Greens want to adopt, though the Federal Council has raised legal concerns about its validity.

Uganda Ministry of Foreign Affairs says Mohamed Dagalo's meeting with President Yoweri Museveni focused on ending war.

Sudan has accused Uganda of violating international law by hosting Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, the boss of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) paramilitary group, calling it an 'affront to humanity'.

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni met with the leader of Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in an effort to mediate an end to the brutal conflict in Sudan.

The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) actions in al-Fashir, Sudan, are being described as pointing towards genocide.

Sudan’s RSF, Janjaweed killed over 6,000 civilians in three-days: UN  Tehran Times

A new report claims that Ethiopia is providing military assistance to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) rebel group in Sudan, potentially escalating regional tensions.

A new report presents evidence of alleged military assistance provided to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) from an Ethiopian base, raising significant regional security concerns.

A fire has broken out near Cottonwood Road and Hale Street in southeast Bakersfield, with smoke visible across the area.

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Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has concluded in a new research report that the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) are systematically employing sexual violence as a weapon in Sudan's Darfur region, affecting thousands of women.

The Icelandic Federation of Fisheries (Samtök fyrirtækja í sjávarútvegi) is holding its annual meeting, themed 'Opportunities at the Plate Boundaries,' in Harpa, Reykjavik.

Practical measures and daily tips are presented to effectively delay or prevent the appearance of age spots.

A profile highlights Mourad Zeghidi, a Tunisian journalist who has been jailed in the country for his committed reporting, drawing attention from organizations like RSF.ORG.

Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have claimed to have captured Kurmuk, a strategic location near the Ethiopian border, amidst escalating regional tensions.

Sudanese journalist Muhammad Sulayman Atim was cut off from communication for 1,000 days while trapped in al-Fashir, Darfur, during the civil war, only to later receive news of his colleagues' deaths. The city has been under siege by RSF rebels for over two years.

At least 17 people were killed and 25 injured in drone attacks targeting residential areas in Lagawa, West Kordofan State, Sudan, according to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

Reporters Without Borders (RSF), a Paris-based media watchdog, said in a newly published report that China has been “gradually strengthening” its influence on Georgia’s information space, warning of…

A man in Halland, Sweden, has been arrested and detained on suspicion of honor-related oppression, as reported by Hallandsposten.

A Swedish school group experienced a drop in its stock market value following an unspecified announcement.

ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Thursday confirmed that its mission could not reach a staff level agreement (SLA) on the third review of the country’s $7 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and the second review of the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF) despite considerable progress, and that negotiations would continue. In its ‘end of mission statement’, the IMF said its team, headed by Iva Petrova, held discussions with Pakistani authorities on the third revie...

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Satellite data and expert analysis suggest the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan have committed war crimes by intentionally targeting farming communities to prevent food production, indicating a long-term starvation strategy.

Faces of impunity: PS Bitok, Cheluget linked to RSF passport saga  standardmedia.co.ke

The men’s basketball program at California State University, Bakersfield is at the center of a wild scandal ...

Revelation exposes Nairobi, which has styled itself as a regional mediator in Sudan's conflict.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has shortened its visit to Pakistan and will conduct the third EFF and second RSF reviews virtually, following a US travel advisory.

Chad has closed down its border with Sudan, saying it does not want the conflict to spread. Experts accuse it, however, of supplying arms to the RSF, one of the warring factions.

Chad has closed its border with Sudan to prevent the conflict from spreading, but experts accuse it of supplying arms to one of the warring factions, the RSF.

Foreign ministers from Germany, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway, and the UK issued a joint statement expressing 'rage and sorrow' over a UN report on extreme violence by the RSF militia in El Fashir, Sudan.

A Human Rights Watch report accuses Sudan's Rapid Support Forces militia of intentionally targeting and executing civilians with disabilities during its 2025 takeover of el-Fasher.

Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has filed a complaint with the International Criminal Court (ICC) for crimes against humanity related to attacks targeting journalists in Ukraine, following previous war crime complaints.

Shares of pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk continue to fall, reaching their lowest closing price in over four and a half years on Monday.

Sudan has condemned Uganda for hosting RSF leader Dagalo, highlighting diplomatic tensions between the two nations over the presence of the Rapid Support Forces leader.

'Affront to humanity': Sudan slams Uganda for hosting RSF paramilitary boss  the-star.co.ke

Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) announced that they have taken control of a town located on the border with Chad.

The UN says mass killings by Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces in El Fasher carry the hallmarks of genocide.

A UN fact-finding mission has concluded that the RSF paramilitary group acted with 'genocidal intent' during its seizure of Al-Fasher in Sudan.

The African Union summit confronts Sudan's civil war as its most pressing issue, following a UN report detailing that over 6,000 people were killed by a Sudanese paramilitary group in el-Fasher in just three days.

The Central Bank of Iceland is holding its annual meeting at its headquarters in Reykjavík, with Kristrún, Ásgeir, and Bolli scheduled to address the attendees.

High airfares and energy prices are hindering tourism in Thailand for the Songkran New Year festival. Restrictions at petrol stations are planned – but only after the holidays.

Millions of women and girls in Sudan have become victims of sexual violence, which is being used as a weapon of war, particularly by RSF militias against non-Arab ethnic groups. Victims rarely receive help amidst a campaign of dehumanization.

Doctors Without Borders reports that sexual violence is a widespread weapon of war in Sudan, with survivors frequently identifying RSF fighters as perpetrators.

An attack by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and their allies on residential areas in Dilling, South Kordofan, Sudan, has resulted in the deaths of at least 14 people, including children.

Ethiopian Airlines, Africa's largest airline, has signed lease agreements with AerCap Holdings N.V. for two Boeing 777-300ERSF converted freighters, marking the introduction of the continent's first such cargo jets.

Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has reported a concerning increase in violence targeting journalists in the Democratic Republic of Congo, highlighting growing threats to press freedom in the region.

A new restaurant named Rökkur is set to open soon in Úlfarsárdal, offering diverse dining options for local residents and visitors to Úlfarsfell.

Promote Iceland (Íslandsstofa) held its annual meeting, bringing together various attendees.

Reporters Without Borders states that the M23 rebel group in eastern Congo is holding civilians, including two journalists, in metal shipping containers without light or ventilation.

Ethiopian Airlines is set to introduce Africa's first 777-300ERSF aircraft into its fleet through a lease agreement with AerCap.

Detainees from Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have recounted horrific experiences in El-Fasher.

Der STANDARD hat Menschen im Iran erreicht. Sie berichten von einem Frühlingsbeginn im Ausnahmezustand – zwischen Hoffnung und Trauer

Three fake police officers were arrested in Amersfoort, Netherlands, following a lengthy pursuit that involved collisions with multiple cars. Alert victims had reported the suspects to emergency services.

In 2009, March 12 was designated by Reporters Without Borders (RSF) as "World Day Against Internet Censorship" - This year, RSF is focusing on the United States The post 12 March: World Day Against Internet Censorship, the “enemies” and the victims – Where RSF focuses this year appeared first on ProtoThema English.

• Lender, govt remain tight-lipped on review outcome • War tensions cloud fiscal, economic projections • Final session focuses on FBR transformation plan • Budget discussions may continue until IMF-WB spring meetings ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) could not reach a staff-level agreement (SLA) on the third review of the country’s $7 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and the second review of the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF) within the scheduled ...

Die modern inszenierte Verfilmung von „Wuthering Heights“ erhält in Luxemburg nun eine Altersfreigabe ab 16 Jahren.

The United States has imposed new sanctions on Sudan's RSF militias, accused of severe human rights violations, yet the group remains welcome in some African capitals, as evidenced by the RSF leader's brother holding a Kenyan passport.

Faces of impunity: PS Bitok, Cheluget linked to RSF passport saga  standardmedia.co.ke

North Kordofan state capital El-Obeid lies on a key crossroads that connects RSF-controlled Darfur in the west with the army-controlled east, including the capital Khartoum

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The Stockholm stock exchange is anticipated to open with a significant decline, while oil and gold prices are experiencing a notable increase.

Thousands of civilians displaced from Mustariha in North Darfur are living in 'terrible conditions' following attacks by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in southern Sudan, according to a local medical group.

The UN High Commissioner criticized 'foreign sponsors' for fueling the conflict between the army and RSF in Sudan, where civilian deaths more than doubled in 2025, exacerbating a humanitarian crisis.

Questions are emerging in Kenya regarding how a Sudanese warlord obtained a Kenyan passport, highlighting potential links between Kenya and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

The UN has sanctioned four commanders of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) for alleged atrocities, including acts of genocide, summary executions, and systematic sexual violence, during the siege and capture of Al-Fashir in Sudan.

An airstrike by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan has killed at least 28 civilians and injured 39 others, spreading terror among residents.

Sudan's RSF says it took town on Chad border Jordan Times

Sudan has accused Uganda of violating international law by hosting Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, the head of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) paramilitary group, calling the meeting an 'affront to humanity'.

Three individuals have been convicted for transit fines in Birsfelden, where thousands of such fines were issued. The legality of these fines remains unclear, but the criminal proceedings for the first three were concluded despite objections from federal authorities.

(ANSA) - ROME, FEB 20 - An allegedly pro-Russian Italian journalist has been released after being detained in Turkey Thursday, the Italian foreign ministry confirmed Friday. Andrea Lucidi has reported frequently from Ukraine's Donbass region reflecting the positions of the occupying Russian forces, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has said. He had been held in Turkey without charge. (ANSA). Read article...

The UN reports that over 6,000 people were killed in three days during an attack by a Sudanese paramilitary group in Sudan's Darfur region.

The United Nations has reported that at least 6,000 people were killed over three days during an RSF attack on el-Fasher in Sudan, highlighting the severe humanitarian crisis.