Ukraine's politics warms up as US focuses on war's endgame

Moscow [Russia], February 5: After Russia's 2022 invasion, Ukraine's normally febrile political life was becalmed under martial law. But there have been growing signs of...

Rabdan Academy launches Fab Academy Diploma Programme

Abu Dhabi [UAE], February 5: Rabdan Academy, a global leader in safety, security, defence, emergency preparedness and crisis management, announced the launch Fab Academy Diploma»...

14th Middle East Conference of Valdai Discussion Club launches

Moscow [Russia], February 5: On February 4-5, the Valdai Discussion Club, in collaboration with the Institute of Oriental Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences,...

EU leaders commit to increased defence spending

Brussels [Belgium], February 5: European Council President Antonio Costa said that strengthening the European security requires a strong and competitive European defence industry.

King of Bahrain receives Chairman of National Media Office

Manama [Bahrain], February 5: His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain, received today at Safriya Palace, Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Butti Al...

Gaza death toll close to 62,000 as authorities add thousands to tally

Gaza [Israel], February 4: Authorities in Gaza have updated the death toll from Israel's war on the enclave to 61,709, having added thousands who are...

Pro-Russia paramilitary leader killed in Moscow

Moscow [Russia], February 4: The leader of a pro-Russian paramilitary group in eastern Ukraine has died in hospital after being injured in an explosion in...

20 killed in car bombing in northern Syria

Cairo [Egypt], February 4: At least 20 people, most of them women, have been killed in a car bomb blast in Manbij in northern Syria,...

Hamas 'ready' for talks on phase two of Gaza ceasefire

Tel Aviv [Israel], February 4: Two Hamas officials speaking on condition of anonymity were being quoted by AFP expressing the group's readiness to start discussions...

Senior ISIS Somalia commander captured in Puntland state

Mogadishu [Somalia], February 4: A senior ISIS commander in Somalia has been captured, police and state media have said, as security forces continue a weeks-long...

Conservative Merz vows to 'lead Germany forward'

Berlin [Germany], February 4: Friedrich Merz, the favourite to become Germany's next chancellor, said on Monday he is ready to "lead Germany forward" as his...

US tariffs would not impact NATO's deterrence: Rutte

Brussels [Belgium], February 4: The dispute over potential tariffs between the US and its allies will not have a negative impact on the Western military...

Russia accelerating executions of Ukrainian POWs: UN report

New York [US], February 4: The United Nations has expressed "alarm" over a sharp rise in reported executions of Ukrainian soldiers captured by Russian armed...

Ukraine slams anti-Putin Russian news outlet for abuse of war images

Kiev [Ukraine], February 4: Anti-Putin news website Meduza has halted an international advertising campaign using unauthorized images of Ukrainians following criticism from Ukraine.

Why is conflict unpredictable in the Democratic Republic of Congo?

Kinshasa [Congo], February 4: Opposition military forces in the Democratic Republic of Congo have taken control of a major city and announced an advance towards...

US wants Ukraine and Russia to make concessions

Washington [US], February 4: US Special Presidential Envoy for Ukraine Keith Kellogg said over the weekend that both Ukraine and Russia should "give a little...

President Trump wants Ukraine to use rare earth reserves in exchange for...

Washington [US], February 4: On February 3, President Donald Trump said he wanted to sign an agreement allowing the US to access Ukraine's rare earth...

The 'price' of America in the trade war

Washington [US], February 4: Although asserting that the final result will be "worth the price", US President Donald Trump also admitted that the current trade...

President Trump wants to create a national investment fund, potentially buying TikTok

Washington [US], February 4: On February 3, US President Donald Trump signed an executive order establishing the country's first sovereign wealth fund, opening a mechanism...

Britain's late regret

London [UK], February 4: The process of Britain leaving the EU (Brexit) was officially completed 5 years ago (January 31, 2020). In the fateful referendum...

Trump unexpectedly postpones tariffs on Mexico and Canada, keeping them unchanged on...

Washington [US], February 4: US President Donald Trump on February 3 postponed imposing high tariffs on Mexico and Canada for 30 days, but kept US...

US Secretary of State announces takeover of USAID 'soft power' tool

Washington [US], February 4: On February 3, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that he would take over as acting director of the US...

EU leaders agree to step up defence efforts

Washington [US], February 4: European Union leaders agreed on Monday to do more to bolster their defences against Russia and other threats by hiking spending...

Mexico, US reach deal to delay tariffs for one month

Washington [US], February 4: U.S. President Donald Trump paused new tariffs on Mexico for one month after Mexico agreed on Monday to reinforce its northern...

Gaza's reunited twins speak of loss and joy

Gaza [Israel], February 4: The emotional reunion of twin brothers in Gaza after Israel allowed movement within the enclave as part of a ceasefire deal...

Zelensky says there have been over 1,400 Russian airstrikes

Kiev [Ukraine], February 3: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky made a fresh appeal to the West, urgently requesting more support, after another week when more than...

Trump will bring European elite back in line: Putin

Moscow [Russia], February 3: Russian President Vladimir Putin has praised US President Donald Trump's political style, saying the recently inaugurated president will bring the European...