Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that Moscow and Washington cannot implement mutually beneficial projects before the war in Ukraine ends, emphasizing that Russia does not seek war but will not abandon its national interests. He also expressed hope that a will prioritizing national interests would prevail in Europe. In an interview with El Arabiya,...
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un tested a newly delivered large-caliber multiple rocket launcher supplied to the military. According to the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), Kim Jong-un got behind the wheel of one of the newly delivered large-caliber multiple rocket launcher systems handed over to the army and the party, and drove it around the...
Mexico has announced that it will not join the Peace Council established for Gaza, but will follow the process as an observer. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum stated that Mexico would not participate in the Peace Council formed for Gaza, but would monitor the process in an observer capacity. In her statement, Sheinbaum said: “In this...
Türkiye and Ethiopia signed an energy cooperation memorandum during President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s visit to Addis Ababa. The deal covers renewables, hydroelectric equipment, and efficiency, highlighting Türkiye’s expanding Horn of Africa engagement. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s visit to Addis Ababa after 11 years produced a new bilateral energy agreement, reinforcing Türkiye’s expanding strategic and...
China has added the United Kingdom and Canada to its unilateral visa exemption program. Starting February 17, citizens of these two countries will be able to travel to China visa-free for up to 30 days. In a statement issued by China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, it was announced that as of February 17, citizens of...
At least 28 people have died in a measles outbreak that began last year and has led to more than 9,000 confirmed cases across Mexico. Authorities have launched an intensive vaccination campaign through fixed and mobile units as the outbreak has spread to all 32 states. Mexico has initiated a nationwide vaccination drive in response...
After bringing an end to the Nicolás Maduro era in Venezuela, the United States continues to take official steps aimed at utilizing the country’s underground resources. The U.S. Department of the Treasury has issued a new license authorizing operations related to Venezuelan oil. Under the license announced by the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control...
Japan has allegedly pledged significant financial support for Ukraine, and committed to providing specialized equipment, with reports indicating long-term assistance. Doubling down on its US-pushed militarization drive, Japan is moving closer to NATO by signing on to the alliance’s Security Assistance and Training for Ukraine (NSATU) program, which facilitates the flow of military equipment to...
Venezuela’s National Assembly Speaker Jorge Rodríguez said that there will be no immediate elections in the country “as long as political stability is required.” Jorge Rodríguez, who is also the brother of Venezuela’s interim administration leader Delcy Rodríguez, told U.S.-based Newsmax that “no immediate election is planned as long as political stability is needed.” The...
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed that oil shipments to Cuba have been suspended following a move by U.S. President Donald Trump to impose tariffs on goods imported from countries that sell or supply oil to Cuba. Speaking at a press conference, President Sheinbaum commented on the latest developments after Trump’s decision to apply customs tariffs...