Russia says retook Kursk from Ukraine with North Korean help
The Russian army has fully liberated the border Kursk region from Ukrainian control with the help of North Korean soldiers,...Geostrategy
UN warns of manmade starvation in Gaza as food aid remains blocked by Israeli authorities
The World Food Programme says it has run out of food in Gaza, warning that hot meal kitchens—Gaza’s last major...Geostrategy
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."
Money laundering: UAE seizes $1bn, arrests 387 people in 2 years
Abu Dhabi, UAE -- More than AED 4 billion ($1.08 billion) were confiscated during the past two years by UAE's...Between Nov 2022 to Feb 2023, intelligence was shared in a total of 1,628 instances with international collaborators.
These collaborations encompass various communication channels, including INTERPOL, Europol, the Gulf Police Authority, AMON International Network.
International Military Forum Army-2023 opens in Moscow
MOSCOW, RUSSIA - The international military-technical forum Army-2023 opens at the Patriot Congress and Exhibition Center here.About 1,500 prominent Russian...About 1,500 prominent Russian companies of the military-industrial complex will present their products.
85 foreign companies and organizations from seven countries will also participate in the forum.
