Ship attacked by missiles off Yemen coast: UK agency
In the first attack "the vessel experienced an explosion in close proximity to the vessel which was felt by the...Geostrategy
Lebanon’s Hizbollah launched ‘dozens’ of rockets at Israel after civilian deaths
Hizbollah fighters fired "dozens of Katyusha rockets" at northern Israel "as part of the response to the Israeli enemy's attacks...Geostrategy
Tunisian interfaith procession urges tolerance for immigrants
During the Feast of the Assumption ceremony in Tunis' La Goulette suburb on Tuesday, Catholic and Muslim participants marched behind...Archbishop of Tunis said the procession aimed to show how La Goulette and Tunisia could offer a model for coexistence between different religions and nationalities
Humanitarian sources say at least 2,000 sub-Saharan Africans have been expelled or forcibly transferred by Tunisian security forces to desert regions bordering Libya or Algeria
Jordan, Iraq explore ways to enhance cooperation in drug addiction treatment
Amman -- Jordan's Minister of Health, Firas Hawari, met with the head and members of the Committee on Combating Drugs...Amman emphasizes the importance of international cooperation in combating drug addiction, especially among countries with shared borders
Iraqi delegation also expresses a strong desire for close cooperation with Jordan, citing the social, economic, and psychological damage caused by drugs
Aid agencies exhort immediate action on war-torn Sudan
Geneva, Switzerland--Four months into Sudan's conflict, the situation is spiraling out of control, with mass displacement and millions on the verge...The country for the last four months has been plagued by a great humanitarian crisis with more than six million people staring at famine
The statement signed by the heads of UN agencies along with Save the Children and Care said that "there is no excuse for waiting"
Flights halted at Tripoli’s only civilian airport after clashes
The fighting between the 444 Brigade and the Al-Radaa Force, or Special Deterrence Force, erupted on Monday night and carried...Plumes of smoke were seen in Tripoli and gunfire was heard in the densely populated suburb of Ain Zara before it spread to areas near the airport and Tripoli University
Libya has been plagued by divisions fueled by the proliferation of armed groups with shifting allegiances since the 2011 overthrow of Moamer Kadhafi.
Global cooperation crucial for multipolar world order
"We are seeing consistent movement toward the emergence of a multipolar world order. Most countries are prepared to stand up...Russian President emphasizes the importance of countries standing up for their sovereignty, national interests, traditions, culture, and way of life
Putin underscores the emergence of a multipolar world order and the gaining strength of new centers of economic and political authority
Another Trump indictment looms as grand jury hears election case
Atlanta, United States - Prosecutors investigating Donald Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election in the US state of Georgia were...The case would be the fourth brought against Trump this year -- it could lead to the first televised trial of a former president
Donald Trump posted a number of messages to his Truth Social platform, and called the matter "ridiculous"
Ma’aden, BADC ink agreement
Firm to supply 600,000 tons of fertilizers to BADC.The renewal is further proof of the company’s commitment to meet global market demand for phosphate fertilizers.
Ma’aden supplies approximately 42 percent of Bangladesh’s estimated requirement of diammonium phosphate.
Russia open to defense cooperation with several countries, says Putin
Moscow is open to equal defense cooperation with all nations seeking to protect their interests, Russian President Vladimir Putin said...The Russian leader stressed that the forum had earned recognition as one of the world’s largest exhibitions of advanced military equipment.
Putin said the event makes a significant contribution to the development of Russia’s multifaceted ties with other countries.
Baghdad zoo animals suffer 50C heat
Underfunded and run down by years of unrest, the zoo's dilapidated facilities make matters worse for its 900 animals, including...In an attempt to lower the temperature, air coolers have been installed in front of the lion cages, and pools are provided for the bears and tigers
The veterinarian said the zoo has lost bears, lions and birds in recent years, some of them because of the soaring temperatures caused by climate change.
Turkey broadens grain deal talks ahead of Putin-Erdogan meet
Ankara, Turkey -- Turkey intensified talks with Ukraine, the United States, and the European Union on the grain deal in...Various Turkish ministries have held talks with the US, EU and Ukraine in preparation for the possible Putin-Erdogan meeting.
Turkey's Milliyet newspaper reported that Putin will visit Turkey "in the coming days."