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| 18.09.2024 | Tensions Escalate as Yemeni Missile Strikes Central Israel | On September 15, 2024, a missile fired from Yemen landed in central Israel, igniting fears and heightening tensions in a region already fraught with conflict. The missile strike, which caused no injuries, forced residents to seek shelter, a... |
| 16.09.2024 | WTO chief Okonjo-Iweala seeks second term to complete 'unfinished business' | WorldWTO chief Okonjo-Iweala seeks second term to complete 'unfinished business'
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| 16.09.2024 | Zelenskyy urges West to accede to demand to hit inside Russia | KYIV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday (Sep 15) once again urged Western allies to permit Kyiv to strike military targets deep inside Russia, especially air bases, after a deadly attack on Kharkiv.
"Only a systemic sol... |
| 15.09.2024 | Army says missile from Yemen fell in central Israel | JERUSALEM: A Yemeni rebel missile fired from Yemen triggered a rush to shelters in central Israel on Sunday (Sep 15), causing no injuries but again adding to regional tensions nearly a year into the Gaza war
After the incident, AFP photogra... |
| 14.09.2024 | Rwanda: A Beacon of Cybersecurity and Financial Innovation in East Africa | Rwanda is emerging as a leader in cybersecurity and financial technology in East Africa. The recent Global Cybersecurity Index report by the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) places Rwanda in the top tier of global cybersecurity,... |
| 14.09.2024 | The Tides of War: A Looming Catastrophe in Europe and the Middle East | The world stands at a precipice. Tensions rise like a storm cloud, threatening to unleash chaos across continents. In Europe, the specter of a massive war looms, while in the Middle East, the Gaza conflict rages on, leaving devastation in i... |
| 14.09.2024 | The Tug of War in Ukraine: A Battlefield of Strategy and Consequence | The conflict in Ukraine has morphed into a complex chess game, with each move reverberating across borders. As Russia claims a counter-offensive victory in the Kursk region, the stakes rise. The battlefield is not just a physical space; it’... |
| 14.09.2024 | Commentary: Has Malaysia PM Anwar sold out over Ukraine? | SINGAPORE: Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s recent visit to Russia, his first ever, might serve Malaysia’s interests. But as Russia continues to fight against Ukraine two years after its illegal invasion of the latter in 2022, he ha... |
| 13.09.2024 | Rwanda Achieves Top Ranking in Global Cybersecurity | In this year's Global Cybersecurity Index report, the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) has ranked Rwanda first tier in Global Cybersecurity, attaining a score of 95-100%. Rwanda was grouped with 46 other countries, in a selectio... |
| 13.09.2024 | Putin warns West risks 'war' if it backs Ukraine long-range strikes | KYIV: Russian President Vladimir Putin warned the West on Thursday (Sep 12) that letting Ukraine use longer-range weapons to strike targets inside his country would put NATO "at war" with Russia.
The stark warning came as US and U... |
| 13.09.2024 | Mpox vaccine access set to speed up as WHO approves first jab | GENEVA: The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Friday (Sep 13) it had for the first time prequalified an mpox vaccine - a move expected to speed up access to the jabs to fight an epidemic raging in Africa.
The announcement came on the ... |
| 13.09.2024 | На Западе сделали заявление о масштабной войне | Соединенные Штаты разжигают масштабную войну, которая станет причиной уничтожения всей Европы, заявил ирландский журналист Чей Боуз в социальной сети X (бывшая Twitter).
По его словам, большинство европейцев, которые поддерживают Украину, с... |
| 12.09.2024 | The Tug of War: U.S. Politics and Global Diplomacy in the Russia-Ukraine Conflict | The Russia-Ukraine war has become a chessboard of international politics, with each move reverberating across continents. In the U.S., the political landscape is charged. Donald Trump, the Republican nominee, has taken a controversial stanc... |
| 12.09.2024 | Deadly Israeli strike on Gaza school draws global condemnation | GAZA STRIP: Israel faced international condemnation on Thursday (Sep 12) after a strike killed 18 people at a school-turned-shelter for displaced Palestinians in war-torn Gaza, where the Israeli military said it targeted Hamas militants.
Th... |
| 12.09.2024 | Russian drones pound power system in Sumy region town, 14 people hurt, Ukraine says | KYIV: Russian drones inflicted significant damage to the northern Ukrainian town of Konotop's energy infrastructure in an overnight attack that injured at least 14 people and cut electricity to the settlement, local officials said on Thursd... |
| 12.09.2024 | US, UK pledge economic aid for Ukraine, quick action on arms requests | KYIV: The United States and Britain on Wednesday (Sep 11) committed to nearly US$1.5 billion in support for Ukraine and promised to consider quickly requests to ease restrictions on weapons to strike deeper into Russia.
US Secretary of Stat... |
| 12.09.2024 | Will India help end Russia-Ukraine war? How New Delhi emerged as the peacemaker | India has always called for dialogue and diplomacy as a mean to resolve the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war
Russian President Vladimir Putin has extended an invitation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of t... |
| 11.09.2024 | Timor-Leste says Australia pipeline deal to be struck by November | DILI: Timor-Leste President Jose Ramos-Horta said on Wednesday (Sep 11) that a deal with Australia on a vast fossil fuel project seen as crucial to the tiny nation's economic future will be struck by November.
Speaking to AFP at his residen... |
| 11.09.2024 | National Politics | Trump insists Russia’s war should end. But he won’t say if he wants Ukraine to win | Muir then asked again, questioning whether Trump believed “it’s in the U.S. best interest for Ukraine to win this war.”
The Republican nominee responded, “I think it’s the U.S. best interest to get this war finished and just get it done.”
T... |
| 11.09.2024 | Зеленский раскрыл детали «плана победы» Украины | Владимир Зеленский раскрыл детали «плана победы» Украины и рассказал, будут ли переговоры с Россией. Об этом он заявил 11 сентября во время пресс-конференции.
По словам украинского лидера так называемый план победы будет иметь психологическ... |
| 10.09.2024 | Summit drafts 'blueprint' for AI use in military; China opts out | SEOUL: About 60 countries including the United States endorsed a "blueprint for action" to govern responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the military on Tuesday (Sep 10) but China was among those who did not support th... |
| 10.09.2024 | Blinken in UK as allies seek way forward on Ukraine, Middle East | LONDON: United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken will meet the United Kingdom's new government on Tuesday (Sep 10), with the close allies expected to share their resolve on Ukraine and paper over differences on Gaza.
The top US diplo... |
| 10.09.2024 | Европейский суд обязал Apple выплатить рекордные €13 млрд налогов | Дело началось еще в 2016 году. Еврокомиссия сочла незаконным решение властей Ирландии о предоставлении компании налоговых льгот и пришла к тому, что Apple должна вернуть всю сумму недоплаченных налогов, а именно €13 млрд.
Компания оспорила ... |
| 09.09.2024 | USAGov's guide to voting in 2024 | WASHINGTON, Sept. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Whether you're a seasoned voter or a first timer, it's important to keep track of key deadlines and requirements before Election Day. Prepare well ahead of November 5 with this official guide from U... |
| 09.09.2024 | Iraq, US agree phased coalition troop pullout: minister | BAGHDAD: Iraq and the United States have agreed on a phased pullout of the US-led anti-jihadist coalition but have yet to sign a final agreement, the Iraqi defence minister said Sunday (Sep 8).
The United States has some 2,500 troops in Ira... |
| 08.09.2024 | Путин «похоронил» нынешнюю Украину: молчание президента оказалось страшнее слов | Великолепно сработал на неделе российский разведывательно-ударный комплекс. В военное училище в Полтаве, где построились операторы дронов, специалисты РЭБ и их многочисленные западные инструкторы, прилетели русские ракеты. Так быстро прилет... |
| 08.09.2024 | German warships to pass through Taiwan Strait this month: Report | FRANKFURT: Two German warships are set to pass through the sensitive Taiwan Strait in the middle of this month, becoming the first German naval vessels to do so in 22 years, Spiegel magazine reported on Saturday (Sep 7).
Reuters reported la... |
| 06.09.2024 | The Dawn of Global AI Governance: A New Treaty for a New Era | On September 5, 2024, a significant milestone was reached in the realm of artificial intelligence (AI). The United Kingdom, the United States, the European Union, and several other nations signed the world’s first international treaty on AI... |
| 06.09.2024 | German warships aim to secure sea lanes in Indo-Pacific, admiral says | INCHEON: A rare cruise by two German warships in the Indo-Pacific region will demonstrate a commitment to open navigation, the admiral in charge of the naval task force said on Friday (Sep 6), but he declined to confirm if they would transi... |
| 06.09.2024 | 1st International AI Treaty: What It Means for Ecosystem and India Having been in the works for two years and adopted in May between 57 countries including Canada, Israel, Japan and Australia, the AI ... | On Thursday, the first legally binding international ArtificiaI Intelligence treaty was signed between the European Union, the United States and the United Kingdom. The three signed the Council of Europe's convention on the new emerging tec... |
| 06.09.2024 | Zelenskyy at military aid meet in Germany to rally Ukraine's allies | RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany: President Volodymyr Zelenskyy appeared in person at a meeting of Ukraine's international backers in Germany on Friday, appealing for additional weapons as Kyiv faces advancing Russian forces in the east and devas... |
| 06.09.2024 | Зеленский на «Рамштайне» выступил с дерзким призывом по России | Президент Украины Владимир Зеленский на заседании "Рамштайна" в очередной попытке выпросить оружие призвал союзников игнорировать красные линии Российской Федерации, сообщает Reuters.
"Нам нужны эти дальнобойные средства не т... |
| 06.09.2024 | Germany ready to help fund South Africa’s R390-billion grid revamp | Germany is willing to help fund the R390-billion that South Africa said it needs to incorporate more solar and wind power into the national grid and ensure its energy security.
The European nation will be able to provide some funding once t... |
| 05.09.2024 | US, Britain, EU to sign first international AI treaty | :The first legally binding international AI treaty will be open for signing on Thursday by the countries which negotiated it, including European Union members, the United States and Britain, the Council of Europe human rights organisation s... |
| 05.09.2024 | UN Secretary-General demands Africa’s permanent security council seat at UN summit | UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called on the urgent need to address “historic injustices,” specifically pointing out the lack of a permanent seat for Africa on the UN Security Council.
Guterres described this omission as “outrage... |
| 05.09.2024 | UK, US, EU Sign First International AI Treaty | The UK has signed the world’s first international treaty on artificial intelligence — alongside the European Union, the United States, and seven other countries.
The agreement commits signatories to adopting or maintaining measures that ens... |
| 05.09.2024 | Ukraine says peace summit follow-up meeting tackles food security | KYIV: Ukraine said 75 countries and international organisations have agreed a "shared vision" of measures to ensure the uninterrupted supply of Ukrainian agricultural products and help global food security, a major concern followi... |
| 04.09.2024 | Mongolia's Balancing Act: Hosting a Pariah Amidst Global Tensions | In a world where geopolitics often resembles a high-stakes chess game, Mongolia finds itself at the center of a controversial move. Russian President Vladimir Putin's recent visit to Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia, has drawn sharp cri... |
| 04.09.2024 | Mongolia rolls out red carpet for Putin despite war crimes accusations | ULAANBAATAR, Mongolia: Russian President Vladimir Putin was welcomed by honour guards and red carpets in the Mongolian capital on Tuesday (Sep 3) on his first visit to an International Criminal Court (ICC) member since it issued a warrant f... |
| 02.09.2024 | Украина получит $800 млн от США на восстановление энергетической инфраструктуры | Первый вице-премьер – министр экономики Юлия Свириденко сообщила, что Соединенные Штаты направят $800 млн на восстановление украинской энергетики.
Министр экономики добавила, что Кабмин предоставил США список критического оборудования, необ... |
| 30.08.2024 | Mt. Gox and US gov’t could introduce $15B Bitcoin selling pressure | - |
| 29.08.2024 | The Tension Tapestry: US-China Relations in a Shifting Landscape | The relationship between the United States and China is a complex tapestry, woven with threads of competition, cooperation, and conflict. As both nations stand at a crossroads, the stakes have never been higher. Recent developments signal a... |
| 29.08.2024 | Rising Tensions in the Pacific: A New Era of Security and Diplomacy | The Pacific region is a chessboard, with powerful players maneuvering for control. Recent events highlight the growing tensions between China and its neighbors, particularly Japan and the Pacific Island nations. As nations scramble to asser... |
| 29.08.2024 | WHO grants Gavi and UNICEF green light to procure Mpox vaccines ahead of EUL ruling | The World Health Organization (WHO) has given its approval for Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, and UNICEF to initiate the procurement of vaccines to combat mpox, despite the Emergency Use Listing (EUL) decision still pending.
In an official sta... |
| 29.08.2024 | Haiti gangs 'aren't even worried' by Kenyan police | PORT-AU-PRINCE: Two months after the first Kenyan police officers arrived in Haiti, little progress has been made against the country's rapacious gangs - and the buildup of an international policing mission appears stalled.
With UN backing ... |
| 28.08.2024 | Democratic Republic of Congo struggles to contain spread of mpox | Listen to this article
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| 28.08.2024 | Pacific Island leaders endorse joint policing plan | NUKU'ALOFA, Tonga: Pacific Island leaders endorsed a landmark regional policing plan on Wednesday (Aug 28) at a summit in Tonga, a contentious move seen as trying to limit China's security role in the region.
Leaders unveiled a plan to crea... |
| 28.08.2024 | UN calls out China's ongoing 'problematic' policies in Xinjiang | GENEVA: The United Nations Human Rights Office said on Tuesday (Aug 27) "problematic" policies persist in China, two years on from its bombshell report citing possible "crimes against humanity" in Xinjiang.
China has bee... |
| 27.08.2024 | Top US, China officials to meet on military, Taiwan, fentanyl | US President Joe Biden's national security adviser Jake Sullivan is embarking on several days of talks with top Chinese officials in Beijing this week aimed at quieting tensions between the two superpowers ahead of the Nov 5 US election.
Su... |
| 26.08.2024 | Heavy fire exchange between Israel, Hezbollah was carefully calibrated to avoid wider war: Analysts | Listen to this article
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| 26.08.2024 | Japan scrambles jets after China aircraft 'violates' airspace | TOKYO: Japan scrambled fighter jets after a Chinese military aircraft "violated" Japanese airspace, the defence ministry said on Monday (Aug 26).
A Chinese aircraft was "confirmed to have violated the territorial airspace off... |
| 25.08.2024 | UN, Lebanon and Egypt leaders urge de-escalation after Israel-Hezbollah strikes | BEIRUT: Leaders of the United Nations, Lebanon and Egypt urged de-escalation on Sunday (Aug 25) after Israel struck Lebanon and Hezbollah said it launched attacks on Israeli positions, in a major escalation of cross-border hostilities.
The ... |
| 24.08.2024 | Editorials | Views from the nation’s press | The New York Daily News on criminal meddling in U.S. elections and protests:
Back in 2016, it was the Russians who interfered with the U.S. presidential election, stealing emails and computer files from the Democrats and giving them to Wiki... |
| 21.08.2024 | NIST Releases Second Public Draft of Digital Identity Guidelines for Final Review | Credit: N. Hanacek, B. Hayes/NIST
GAITHERSBURG, Md. — When we need to show proof of identity, we might reach for our driver’s license — or perhaps, sooner than many of us imagine, we may opt for a digital credential stored on a smartphone. ... |
| 21.08.2024 | Africa could start mpox vaccinations within days, health agency says | DAKAR: The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and other African countries could start vaccinating against mpox within days, Africa's top public health agency said on Tuesday (Aug 20).
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (A... |
| 21.08.2024 | Patelco Credit Union Cyberattack – UPDATE | On July 2, the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) was advised that Patelco Credit Union was subjected to a ransomware attack on June 29, 2024. On August 20, Patelco noticed its members that confidential info... |
| 20.08.2024 | Philippines agrees to host a US visa processing centre for Afghans resettling in America | MANILA: The Philippines has agreed to a request by the United States to temporarily host a US immigrant visa processing centre for a limited number of Afghan nationals aspiring to resettle in America, the treaty allies announced on Tuesday ... |
| 20.08.2024 | Australia and Indonesia seal treaty-level defence pact | SYDNEY: Australia and Indonesia agreed a treaty-level defence cooperation agreement which allow Australian and Indonesian militaries to operate from each other's countries, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Tuesday (Aug 20)... |
| 17.08.2024 | UN says food trucks ready to roll from Chad into Sudan | BERN: The United Nations said Friday (Aug 16) it was ready to start delivering food into war-torn Sudan's western Darfur region after the government decided to reopen a key border crossing with Chad.
The months-long closure of the Adre cros... |
| 16.08.2024 | China supports Myanmar junta plan for fresh elections: Foreign Minister | CHIANG MAI: China supports a plan by Myanmar's junta to hold fresh elections and return the conflict-torn country to a "democratic transition", Beijing's foreign minister said on Friday (Aug 16).
The Southeast Asian country has be... |
| 16.08.2024 | Israel bombardment has killed 40,000 Palestinians as Gaza ceasefire talks underway | DOHA: The United States hailed a "promising start" to Gaza ceasefire talks Thursday, as pressure mounted for a deal to halt the spread of a war that the Hamas-run territory's health ministry said has killed 40,005.
The conflict sp... |
| 15.08.2024 | Ukraine's Bold Moves in Kursk: A New Front in the Ongoing Conflict | The war in Ukraine continues to evolve, with recent developments in the Kursk region marking a significant shift in the conflict's dynamics. Ukrainian forces have pushed deeper into Russian territory, creating ripples of uncertainty and ten... |
| 15.08.2024 | Tensions Rise in the South China Sea: A Diplomatic Tightrope | The South China Sea is a chessboard of power, where every move can spark a conflict. Recently, the Philippines found itself in a precarious position after a close encounter with Chinese air force jets. The incident, which involved flares fi... |
| 15.08.2024 | US presses Sudan army chief as ceasefire talks open | GENEVA: The United States on Wednesday (Aug 14) pleaded with Sudan's army to join talks on ending the devastating war as talks opened in Switzerland with only its rival's participation.
War has raged since April 2023 between the Sudanese ar... |
| 15.08.2024 | Ukraine's troops still advancing in Russia's Kursk region, Zelenskyy says | KYIV: Ukraine's forces advanced further into Russia's Kursk region on Wednesday (Aug 14) as Kyiv said its gains would provide a strategic buffer zone to protect its border areas from Russian attacks.
Kyiv's surge into Russian territory last... |
| 15.08.2024 | Qatar to host high-stakes Gaza truce talks to stave off wider war in region | DOHA: Qatar is set to host Gaza ceasefire talks on Thursday (Aug 14), seeking a so-far elusive agreement that the United States hopes would stop Iran from striking Israel and avert a wider war.
US, Qatari and Egyptian mediators have invited... |
| 14.08.2024 | The Deepfake Dilemma: Navigating the New Age of Digital Deception | In the digital age, reality is becoming a malleable concept. Deepfakes, a product of advanced machine learning and artificial intelligence, are reshaping the landscape of trust. These tools can create hyper-realistic audio and video, making... |
| 14.08.2024 | ‘A seat in a powerful bloc’: Malaysian PM Anwar could use BRICS as platform to expand ASEAN’s reach, say economists | Listen to this article
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| 13.08.2024 | The Thrill of Victory: US Dominance in the 4x400m Relay and Smartkem's Financial Journey | In the heart of Paris, the Olympic stage lit up with the electric energy of competition. The United States, a titan in track and field, once again showcased its prowess in the 4x400 meters relay. This race is not just a test of speed; it’s ... |
| 13.08.2024 | Deepfakes: the next frontier in digital deception | Machine learning (ML) and AI tools raise concerns over mis- and disinformation. These technologies can 'hallucinate' or create text and images that seem convincing but may be completely detached from reality. This may cause people to unknow... |
| 13.08.2024 | Philippines protests Chinese air force jets' firing of flares in the path of patrol plane | MANILA: The Philippine government said on Tuesday (Aug 13) it had filed a diplomatic protest against Beijing after Chinese jets flew dangerously close and fired a volley of flares in the path of a Philippine Air Force patrol plane over a di... |
| 12.08.2024 | Australia, US, UK sign nuclear transfer deal for AUKUS subs | SYDNEY: Australia said on Monday (Aug 12) it had signed a deal to allow the exchange of nuclear secrets and material with the United States and Britain, a key step toward equipping its navy with nuclear-powered submarines.
It binds the thre... |
| 12.08.2024 | 'No further delay' to Gaza ceasefire: France, Germany, UK | PARIS: The leaders of France, Germany and Britain said on Monday (Aug 12) that "there can be no further delay" in negotiating a ceasefire in Gaza, warning Iran and its allies against any "further escalation" of the confl... |
| 11.08.2024 | US hold off Botswana to win 4x400m relay in record time | PARIS :The United States continued their dominance of the Olympic 4x400 metres relay on Saturday but only just, as Rai Benjamin held off Botswana’s Letsile Tebogo in a thrilling last-leg battle between two individual gold medallists, as Bri... |
| 09.08.2024 | Israel pounds Gaza as Iran accuses it of seeking to 'expand war' | PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES: Israel kept up its bombardment of Gaza Thursday (Aug 8), killing more than 18 people in strikes on two schools, the emergency services said, as Iran accused it of wanting to spread war in the Middle East.
Western go... |
| 09.08.2024 | Beach volleyball-Canada and Brazil advance to women's gold medal match, Germany and Sweden for men's | Previous
Paris 2024 Olympics - Beach Volleyball - Men's Semifinal- Germany vs Norway (Ehlers/Wickler vs Mol/Sorum) - Eiffel Tower Stadium, Paris, France - August 08, 2024. Nils Ehlers of Germany celebrates after the match REUTERS/Esa Alexan... |
| 08.08.2024 | Strengthening Defense: The U.S. and Australia Forge a New Military Alliance | In a world where threats loom large, the U.S. and Australia are stepping up their game. The recent defense talks between these two allies signal a shift in military strategy. They are not just talking; they are building. The co-manufacturin... |
| 08.08.2024 | Thai court bans popular politician, dissolves reformist party | BANGKOK: Thailand's most popular politician was banned from politics for 10 years and his party dissolved on Wednesday (Aug 7) over his attempt to reform archaic royal defamation laws.
The Constitutional Court in Bangkok voted unanimously t... |
| 08.08.2024 | Israel vows to eliminate new Hamas leader as war enters 11th month | JERUSALEM: Israel vowed to eliminate new Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar, the alleged mastermind of the Oct 7 attack, whose appointment further inflamed regional tensions as the Gaza war entered its 11th month on Wednesday.
The naming of Sinwar to... |
| 08.08.2024 | Nagasaki mayor defends Israel snub at atomic bomb memorial | TOKYO: Nagasaki's mayor said on Thursday (Aug 8) it was "unfortunate" that the United States' and United Kingdom's ambassadors to Japan have refused to attend a ceremony marking the 1945 atomic bombing of the city because Israel w... |
| 07.08.2024 | US to increase force projection from Australia | SYDNEY: Australia will begin co-manufacturing guided weapons with the US next year to boost supply for allies in the Indo-Pacific and increase a US military presence in the country, including bomber aircraft, the two nations said after annu... |
| 07.08.2024 | Australia urges China to be 'more transparent' with Pacific aid | SYDNEY: Australia urged China to avoid "coercion" in the Pacific Islands and to be "more transparent in the aid" it provides on Wednesday (Aug 7), acknowledging a "state of permanent contest" between Beijing an... |
| 07.08.2024 | Philippines, US, Australia, Canada to hold first joint exercises in South China Sea | MANILA: The Philippines, Canada, United States and Australia kicked off their first joint military exercise on Wednesday (Aug 7) in the South China Sea to enhance inter-operability among their forces, the four countries' military said.
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| 06.08.2024 | UN fires 9 staff who ‘may have’ taken part in Oct. 7 attack | Israel’s claims that UNRWA workers are involved in terrorist activities have prompted some donors to halt funding to the organization. Israel has alleged that as much as 10% of the relief agency’s 12,000 workers are part of the militant gro... |
| 06.08.2024 | Western powers urge Bangladesh calm, democratic transition | WASHINGTON: Western powers called on Monday (Aug 5) for calm in Bangladesh after long-ruling leader Sheikh Hasina fled, with the United States saluting the military for forming an interim government rather than cracking down further on prot... |
| 05.08.2024 | Zelenskyy says Ukraine has received first F-16 jets | KYIV: Ukraine has received its first batch of US-made F-16 fighter jets, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Sunday (Aug 4), quickly adding that more are needed to beat back Russian forces.
For more than two years, Ukraine has plea... |
| 05.08.2024 | Foreign nationals told to leave Lebanon as war fears surge | BEIRUT: Urgent calls for foreign nationals to leave Lebanon grew on Sunday (Aug 4) with France warning of "a highly volatile" situation as Iran and its allies ready their response to high-profile killings blamed on Israel.
Lebanon... |
| 04.08.2024 | Tensions Rise in the Middle East and Ukraine: A Tale of Two Conflicts | The world is a stage, and right now, two acts are unfolding with intensity. In the Middle East, Lebanon is a powder keg, while Ukraine is fighting for its survival against Russian aggression. Both regions are gripped by uncertainty, with fo... |
| 04.08.2024 | Cats in High Places: The Feline Influence on Culture and Society | Cats have a knack for landing in extraordinary places. They weave through history, art, and even politics. These furry companions have found homes in museums, hotels, and government offices. Their presence adds charm and character, transfor... |
| 04.08.2024 | Fears of Middle East war grow after Hamas leader's killing | BEIRUT, Lebanon: Middle East tensions soared as Iran and its allies readied their response to the assassination of Hamas's political leader, blamed on Israel, spurring fears of a regional war.
Israel ally the United States said it would mov... |
| 04.08.2024 | Hunger Protest: We have ordered billions of naira farming equipment from US, Brazil – Tinubu tells Nigerians | President Bola Tinubu said his government has purchased billions of naira in mechanized farming equipment from countries like Brazil, the United States, and Belarus to boost agricultural productivity and alleviate the food crisis.
He made t... |
| 03.08.2024 | President Tinubu to address Nigerians in Nationwide broadcast on Sunday | President Bola Tinubu will address Nigerians on Sunday, August 4, 2024, at 7:00 am.
This announcement, made in a State House Press Release, comes in the wake of the recent EndBadGovernance protest, which has garnered significant attention a... |
| 03.08.2024 | Argentina and Uruguay recognizes Venezuela opposition candidate as president-elect | BUENOS AIRES/MONTEVIDEO: The governments of Argentina and Urguay both recognized opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia as the president-elect of Venezuela on Friday (Aug 2), rejecting the victory of incumbent Nicolas Maduro.
"B... |
| 01.08.2024 | Strengthening Ties: The US-Singapore Partnership in a Changing World | In the heart of Southeast Asia, Singapore stands as a beacon of stability and progress. Recently, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited this island nation, marking a significant moment in the ongoing partnership between the United St... |
| 01.08.2024 | Opposition calls Venezuelans to 'mobilise' as Maduro asserts victory | CARACAS: Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado called on Wednesday (Jul 31) for supporters to "mobilize" after President Nicolas Maduro vowed to hold on to power following a widely disputed election.
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| 31.07.2024 | Venezuelans rally to support opposition after disputed vote | CARACAS: Thousands of Venezuelans gathered on Tuesday (Jul 30) in a peaceful show of opposition support a day after 12 people died and dozens were injured in protests against President Nicolas Maduro's disputed presidential election victory... |
| 31.07.2024 | Israelis fear for hostages after Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh's killing | HAIFA: Concerns grew among Israelis on Wednesday (Jul 31) over the fate of dozens of hostages still held captive in Gaza following the killing of Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran.
Haniyeh's killing "was a mistake as it threatens th... |
| 31.07.2024 | CNA Explains: What Singapore’s ‘123 Agreement’ with the US means for its exploration of nuclear energy | Listen to this article
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| 31.07.2024 | US Secretary of State Blinken calls on PM Wong during official visit to Singapore | Listen to this article
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| 31.07.2024 | New Zealand come from behind to retain Olympic sevens title | PARIS: New Zealand's women defended their Olympic sevens title with a gritty, come-from-behind 19-12 victory over Canada on Tuesday as the United States bagged a surprise bronze.
The Kiwis outscored the Canadians by three tries to two in a ... |
