Kazakhstan: Russia-led forces to withdraw; new PM appointed
Week after dozens were killed in deadly protests, President Tokayev assigns Alikhan Smailov as PM.
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Bloomberg: “If Russia invades Ukraine then we will all join NATO”
Many countries such as Sweden, Austria, Ireland, Cyprus and Malta will join NATO if Russia intervenes militarily in Ukraine, according to Bloomberg. The article was prompted by the annual New Year‘s speech by Finnish President Sauli Niinisto. The article signed by Andreas Kluth entitled “Europe to Russia: invade Ukraine and we‘ll all become NATO members” […]
Second Sudanese protester dies after Sunday protest
The other protester died after being impacted by a tear gas canister in the neck
Iran allegedly smuggling weapons to Yemen
Arms included rocket launchers, machine guns and sniper rifles, which had been seized by the US Navy
Sunni, Kurdish blocs expected to form governing coalition with Sadrist Movement in Iraq
Pro-Iran forces would be confined to forming an opposition bloc.
Video: British frigate collides with a Russian submarine!
The British Ministry of Defence has revealed with optical footage the “collision” of the Type 23-class frigate HMS Northumberland with a Russian submarine in the North Atlantic, which took place in late 2020. The incident in itself shows that we are living in a period of the Second Cold War as it reminds us of […]
Eyrlou’s death casts new light on Houthis’ divisions
The recent death of Iran's ambassador to the Houthis also has brought to light growing friction between the group and its backer, Iran.
US and Japan are concerned about China’s growing power
The US and Japan today expressed their strong concern about China‘s growing power, expressing their commitment to work together against efforts to destabilize the region, including emerging security threats. The comments by the two allied countries, in a joint statement following the “two plus two” online meeting between the US and Japanese foreign and defense […]
Fierce clashes between Russian forces and armed extremists in Kazakhstan
Despite statements by Kazakh President Qassim-Jomart Tokayev on the “restoration of constitutional order“, clashes are raging in many parts of the country with Russian forces undertaking difficult missions which they are successfully carrying out. Llamadme raro, pero este despliegue de tropas rusas en Kazajistán parece un poco excesivo para combatir el descontento de la población.https://t.co/m6s7CZ314C […]
UN: Air strike kills three in Eritrean refugee camp in Ethiopia
The strike on Wednesday hit Mai Aini refugee camp near the southern Tigrayan town of Mai Tsebri