Rwandan peacekeepers deployed under the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) have been awarded UN service medals in recognition of their dedication and professionalism in supporting peace and civilian protection efforts in the country.
The United States launched strikes in southern Iran targeting missile launch facilities and areas near naval vessels close to the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to prevent further attacks on U.S. forces.
Advancing shared solutions to support peace, stability, and secure environments across the region.
Hopes that the United States and Iran could reach an agreement to permanently end the war have led to a 6% drop in oil prices.
The Ukrainian government had requested to purchase the missiles and related equipment in order to further strengthen its military capabilities against Russia, which continues to carry out attacks on Ukraine.
Ronald Rwivanga has officially been sworn in as the Force Commander of the Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF), taking over from Kenya’s Brig Gen (Rtd) Paul Kahuria Njema, who served in the role for the past three years.
The announcement was made by Rwanda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Olivier Nduhungirehe, on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.
The Foreign Affairs Minister of Iran, Abbas Araghchi, has declared that Iran is prepared to shoot down more American fighter jets if the United States resumes attacks on Iran.
President Donald Trump announced that the United States had planned to launch strikes against Iran, but the operation was suspended just one hour before he was expected to give the final order.
Donald Trump announced that he postponed planned U.S. military strikes against Iran after receiving requests from several countries in the Middle East region.
