Azerbaijan, Somalia explore energy ties in oil, gas sector
File Source: Azer News Azerbaijan and Somalia have discussed potential cooperation in oil and gas exploration, according to the State...
Month: February 2025
UAE condemns Israeli strikes on Syria, calls for stability
File Source: Iran First Page The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned Israeli attacks on Syrian territory, reaffirming its commitment...
Qatar pledges $50m to Mali in loan, grant deal
File Source:Qatar Day Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) has signed a $50 million loan and grant agreement with Mali’s Ministry...
Mexico extradites Caro Quintero, 28 others as U.S. cracks down on cartels
File Source: Hindustan Times Mexico has extradited 29 high-profile drug cartel figures, including Rafael Caro Quintero, the notorious drug lord...
Trump, Zelenskyy to meet at White House amid minerals deal
File Source: The Guardian Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is scheduled to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White...
Mayor Adams unveils $390m investment to tackle flooding, revamp infrastructure in Bushwick
File Source: X In a significant step toward addressing chronic flooding and bolstering climate resilience, Mayor Eric Adams announced a...
Mayor Adams defends policies, faces tough questions in interview
File Source: Yahoo New York City Mayor Eric Adams appeared on Good Day New York Tuesday morning, facing pointed questions...
Mayor Adams moves fair fares to OMNY, expanding transit discounts
File Source: amNewsYork Mayor Eric Adams and Department of Social Services (DSS) Commissioner Molly Wasow Park announced today the launch...
Ukraine strikes minerals deal with U.S. as Trump signals shift in foreign aid
File Source: Google Ukraine has reached an agreement with the United States on a major minerals deal, a senior official...
House passes GOP budget with tax cuts, spending cuts
In a narrow 217-215 vote, the U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday approved a Republican budget resolution, marking a crucial...
Chile faces nationwide blackout, declares state of emergency amid widespread chaos
File Source: CNN A nationwide blackout plunged most of Chile into darkness on Tuesday, prompting President Gabriel Boric to declare...
China woos Bangladesh amid diplomatic tensions with India
File Source: BBC A 22-member delegation from Bangladesh has embarked on a 10-day visit to China, marking a significant diplomatic...
Trump unveils ‘gold card’ residency program for wealthy foreign investors
File Source: YouTube US President Donald Trump has introduced a new "gold card" residency program designed for wealthy foreigners, offering...
Trump dominates Liberal leadership debate in Canada
Candidates vying to replace Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as leader of the Liberal Party of Canada faced each other for...
Taiwan revives MH-60R helicopter deal amid defense spending boost
Taiwan is considering reviving its acquisition of MH-60R anti-submarine warfare (ASW) helicopters as part of its FY 2026 defense budget,...
US breaks with Europe at UN over Ukraine resolution
The United States broke ranks with its European allies at the United Nations on February 24, rejecting language that blamed...
UN backs US ‘neutral’ Ukraine resolution amid European pushback
On the third anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the United Nations Security Council approved a U.S.-proposed resolution calling...
US breaks with allies, backs Russia in UN Vote on Ukraine conflict
The United States voted alongside Russia on Monday against a resolution condemning Russia's attack on Ukraine. The decision marked a...
Macron balances diplomacy, realism in tricky Trump meeting on Ukraine
French President Emmanuel Macron walked a tightrope during his visit to Washington, managing to engage with U.S. President Donald Trump...
Hamas ties ceasefire talks to prisoner release as Israel delays swap
Hamas has declared that any further ceasefire negotiations with Israel must be contingent on the release of Palestinian prisoners as...
Houthis fire missile at US F-16 in unprecedented Red Sea attack
Yemen’s Ansarallah (Houthis) launched surface-to-air missiles at a US F-16 fighter jet over the Red Sea on February 19, marking...
RSF signs ‘peace’ deal amid Sudan’s civil war, deepening crisis
Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have signed a charter with allied political and armed groups to establish a "government of...
China expels aerospace executive in sweeping military corruption crackdown
China’s anti-graft watchdog announced on Monday that former aerospace defense executive Tan Ruisong has been expelled from the ruling Communist...
Japan, Philippines strengthen defense ties amid regional tensions
Japan and the Philippines have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening defense cooperation in response to an "increasingly severe" security landscape...
Taliban grants conditional return to two radio stations amid tightened media control
The Taliban-led government has allowed two Afghan radio stations, Jawanan and Begum, to resume operations under strict conditions, marking a...
Musk orders federal workers to justify jobs or resign
Elon Musk, billionaire adviser to Donald Trump, has declared that all U.S. federal employees must justify their work or risk...
Russia hits Ukraine with record 267-drone attack
Russia launched 267 drones into Ukraine on Saturday night, marking the largest drone attack of the war as both nations...
Trump demands Taliban return U.S. military equipment, ties it to aid
President Donald Trump on Saturday renewed his demand for the Taliban to return American military equipment left behind in Afghanistan,...
Mayor Adams reaffirms commitment after Hochul’s address
File source: AP New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued a statement today following an address by New York Governor...
Netanyahu vows Hamas will ‘pay full price’ for failing to return Shiri Bibas
File Source: ABC Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday condemned Hamas for returning the body of an unidentified woman instead...
Iran condemns US for secret deportation of refugees to Panama
File Source: Reuter Iran’s Interests Section in Washington has strongly condemned the deportation of several Iranian refugees from the United...
Israel escapes mass bombing as three buses explode near Tel Aviv
Three buses exploded in the Tel Aviv suburbs of Bat Yam and Holon on Thursday evening in what Israeli officials...
North Korea to send medical workers to Russia amid struggles to modernize healthcare
North Korea is expected to send a significant number of healthcare workers to Russia for training as it grapples with...
US empties Guantánamo migrant facility, sends 177 deportees to Venezuela
In a move that has drawn criticism from human rights advocates, the United States has deported 177 migrants from Guantánamo...
Global dissidents condemn China, Iran, Russia at UN Watchdog summit in Geneva
Dissidents from around the world gathered in Geneva, Switzerland, to share their stories of survival and escape from authoritarian regimes,...
UN rights council to debate Afghanistan crisis at 58th session
The United Nations Human Rights Council will address the human rights situation in Afghanistan as part of its 58th session,...
IRS to lay off 6,000 employees amid workforce reduction effort
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is set to lay off approximately 6,000 employees starting Thursday as part of the Trump...
Israel to release 602 prisoners in ceasefire deal with Hamas
Israel has commuted the sentences of 602 imprisoned terrorists this week as part of the final two releases in the...
UN: Taliban restrictions halt 56 humanitarian projects in Afghanistan
Taliban interference and access-related restrictions disrupted humanitarian operations across Afghanistan last month, forcing the suspension of 56 aid projects, according...
US warns Haftar as Russia expands military presence in Libya
A senior US Republican lawmaker has cautioned Libyan military leader Khalifa Haftar about Russia’s growing naval and military presence in...
Senate moves forward with Kash Patel nomination amid FBI shake-up concerns
The Senate voted 48-45 to advance the nomination of Kash Patel as FBI director, setting the stage for a final...
Hamas offers full prisoner exchange in push for Gaza ceasefire
The Palestinian Resistance movement Hamas has declared its readiness to release all remaining Israeli captives in a single exchange, according...
US, France push for mercenaries in south Lebanon as Israel delays withdrawal
The United States and France have proposed deploying private security contractors in southern Lebanon to persuade Israel to complete its...
Algeria becomes first foreign buyer of Russia’s Su-57 ‘Felon’ fighter jet
Algeria is set to become the first foreign customer for Russia’s Su-57 ‘Felon’ fighter jet, marking a significant milestone for...
Sudan: War pushes millions to brink as UN appeals for $6 billion lifeline
File Source: WFP Nearly two years of relentless conflict in Sudan have unleashed a catastrophic humanitarian crisis, displacing 12 million...
Taliban detain Panjshir resident in Kabul for eight days without charge
File Source: AMU Taliban authorities have detained Shafiqullah Atayi, a resident of Panjshir province, in Kabul for the past eight...
Airbus strikes major maintenance deal to boost Ethiopian Airlines’ A350 feet
File Source: Business Post Nigeria Airbus has signed a Flight Hour Services (FHS) contract with Ethiopian Airlines to enhance the...
Nigeria to absorb 28,000 health workers as US aid shift reshapes HIV care
File Source: ICIR Nigeria The Nigerian government is set to take over the employment of 28,000 health workers previously funded...
Economic strain fuels crime surge in South Sudan, residents urge govt action
File Source: UN News Severe economic hardship is fueling an alarming rise in crime across South Sudan, with the capital,...
NYC expands early childhood access, saves five centers from closure
Mayor Eric Adams and Public Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos are ramping up efforts to ensure more families enroll in early...
Mayor Adams denies deal-making allegations, pledges commitment to NYC
Mayor Eric Adams is pushing back against allegations that he attempted to negotiate an end to his case in exchange...
NYC closes final tent-based migrant shelter as crisis response evolves
Mayor Eric Adams has announced the closure of six more emergency asylum seeker shelters, including the Creedmoor Humanitarian Emergency Response...
Top prosecutor resigns over New York mayor corruption case dismissal
Manhattan's top federal prosecutor resigned on Thursday after being ordered by the Justice Department to drop corruption charges against New...
UK woman found guilty of plot to join ISIS in Afghanistan
A British woman has been convicted of terrorism offenses after planning to travel to Afghanistan to join Islamic State Khorasan...
Trump approves accused Tahawwur Rana’s extradition to India
US President Donald Trump on Thursday announced the extradition of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack accused Tahawwur Rana to India...
TikTok returns to Apple and Google app stores in US, after Trump postpones ban
TikTok has returned to the app stores of Apple and Google in the US, after US President Donald Trump delayed...
UN Panel demands release of Niger’s Former president Bazoum
The United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention (UN WGAD) has called for the immediate release of Niger’s former president...
US releases accused Russian money launderer in exchange for Marc Fogel
The United States has released Alexander Vinnik, an accused Russian money launderer, in exchange for Marc Fogel, a U.S. citizen...
Egypt rejects Trump’s Gaza plan, pushes reconstruction without displacement
Egypt has announced plans to present a "comprehensive vision" for rebuilding the war-ravaged Gaza Strip, ensuring Palestinians remain on their...
Mass firings begin as Trump, Musk move to slash federal workforce
Mass firings have begun across U.S. federal agencies, marking the Trump administration’s first major step toward dramatically downsizing the government....
