Liberian authorities have brought charges against five individuals following one of the largest drug seizures in the nation’s history, after more than 200kg of cocaine was discovered disguised as Maggi seasoning cubes. The consignment, estimated to be worth $19m (£14.2m), was uncovered at Monrovia’s international airport on 8 June. However, the identities of the suspects were not disclosed until a press conference held over the weekend. “This operation uncovered a major transnational cocaine

DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Powerful explosions shook the Syrian capital on Tuesday as France’s president held talks with his Syrian counterpart during a significant diplomatic visit, injuring at least 18 people, according to Syria’s Interior Ministry. Emmanuel Macron had just entered the presidential palace for discussions with Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa when blasts struck near the Four Seasons Hotel. Authorities did not immediately provide detailed comments about the circumstances