Turkey summons Ukraine ambassador over Black Sea attacks
Turkey summoned Ukraine’s ambassador over attacks this week in the Black Sea against a Turkish vessel, and against a second ship that came to tow the first, the country’s foreign…
Clashes rock Niger capital, junta says back in control
Mutinying soldiers led armed clashes in Niger’s capital Saturday, alarming residents, but the ruling junta said it had largely wrested back control after hours of heavy exchanges around some of…
Moldova cannot hope to benefit from CIS after leaving — Russian envoy
Moldova’s hopes to retain the benefits of cooperation within the CIS after leaving this organization will be dashed, Russian ambassador to Chisinau Oleg Ozerov said in an interview with TASS.…
Khamenei calls for mobilization of domestic resources against US economic isolation plans
Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has called on his nation to mobilize domestic resources to counter the consequences of a planned US economic war on the Islamic Republic. – “The…
Bundeswehr expands ‘Schakal’ fleet for NATO’s eastern flank
The Schakal is more than just a new armoured vehicle. It is a key component of the German army’s so-called Medium Forces – a new category of troops designed to…
South Africa accuses Israel of violating ICJ orders in new dossier
South Africa has submitted a dossier to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) highlighting what it has described as Israel’s violations of provisional measures issued by the court in 2024.…
Zelensky Says US Briefed Ukraine on CIA-Moscow Meetings
Ukraine received information from the US regarding several meetings CIA Director John Ratcliffe held with Russian intelligence officials, following his unannounced trip to Moscow on Tuesday, Aug. 25. – President…
Iceland votes on whether to start EU membership talks
Icelanders vote on Saturday on whether to reopen membership talks with the European Union, with islanders split down the middle after months of debate focused on the cost of living,…
Trump says US is taking partial control of Venezuela’s vast oil reserves
President Donald Trump on Friday announced an unprecedented U.S. push to take control of a fifth of Venezuela’s vast oil reserves, betting that American companies can revive the OPEC nation’s…
Saudi Arabia, Syria sign four pacts on roads, rail, postal services, aviation
Saudi Arabia and Syria have signed four agreements covering roads, railways, postal services and aviation, the Saudi transport minister told Al Arabiya on Thursday, in a move aimed at strengthening…