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RWANDA – Rwanda is the host for the first International Security Conference on Africa (ISCA) that started on Monday in Kigali. In opening remarks, the hosting president, Paul Kagame, lauded the forum and encouraged the focus of African-led responses on African issues. Speaking at the opening ceremony, Kagame said that Africa’s future “cannot be outsourced” … Read more
UKRAINE – Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has assured the Ukrainian president that Australia military aid to Ukraine is on the way and will include Abrams tanks to help the Ukrainian army in pushing back the Russian military. In a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Rome on Sunday, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese … Read more
UKRAINE – What we know as Ukraine loses F-16 fighter jet during a combat mission. The Ukrainian Air Force on Friday reported a loss of contact with an F-16 fighter jet at around 3.30 am local time, as it was on a mission to repel a Russian aerial attack. When an “emergency situation” developed on … Read more
RUSSIA – Welcome to the Russia Ukraine peace talks latest news where we’ll provide you with latest updates on the scheduled peace talks in Istanbul, Turkey. Here are the latest: Russian Delegation Arrives in Istanbul A Russian delegation on Thursday has arrived in Istanbul in preparation for upcoming negotiations with Ukraine, according to Russian state … Read more
GERMANY – The German government have banned the Kingdom of Germany group, the largest “Reich Citizens” organization, in what officials called a significant blow against far-right extremism. Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt said the group “Kingdom of Germany” (Konigreich Deutschland), which rejects the legitimacy of the modern German state, has been banned and had its assets seized. … Read more
RUSSIA – Russia says that the 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine that’s being sought by France and Germany is aimed at bolstering the Ukrainian army and give them the “breathing space” so that they can prepare and continue their military action. A commentary by Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova, gave Moscow’s overview of the processes … Read more
USA – The upcoming Trump Middle East trip faces challenges as differences between the US and Israel are explicitly recognized in relation to the handling of Iran and Gaza. The two leaders, who were once closely aligned on Iran and Gaza, now disagree sharply on how to address both crises. Trump is pushing for diplomatic … Read more
ISRAEL – Trump’s plan to displace Palestinians from Gaza Strip is still on the table, according to Israeli Energy Minister Eli Cohen, adding that their displacement is a realistic necessity. Speaking to the Israeli public broadcaster KAN, Cohen said the so-called “voluntary migration” plan proposed by Trump is being followed up.” Since February, Trump has … Read more
RUSSIA – Negotiations to resume the paused Vietnam-Russia nuclear plant agreement on building nuclear power plants in Vietnam have begun, with a broader aim of elevating the bilateral comprehensive strategic partnership between the two nations to “a new level in terms of quality.” This was reported on Monday, May 12. “The two sides agreed to … Read more
OMAN – The fourth US-Iran indirect talks happened today, Sunday, in Muscat, Oman. High-level diplomatic discussions, attended by Steve Witkoff, US President Donald Trump’s senior adviser and Middle East special envoy, lasted more than three hours and included both direct and indirect exchanges, according to a senior US official quoted by US media outlets. Oman … Read more
USA – Trump and Middle East Agenda; The Deep Dive. Trump’s agenda for the Middle East seems to be conflicting with that of Netanyahu of late, as divisions between Israel and the United States’ approach to various regional matters can be clearly witnessed. “I think what you’re seeing is the Israelis recognizing that as much … Read more
ALGERIA – Algeria have expelled 2 French intelligence officers for having fake diplomatic passports, as tensions continue to rise between France and Algeria. According to Algeria International TV, the two individuals worked under the French Interior Ministry’s Directorate of Internal Security and had “failed to comply with legal procedures” when entering Algerian territory. The broadcaster … Read more
PAKISTAN – After India’s Operation Sindoor inside Pakistan, Islamabad launched retaliatory strikes early Saturday against military installations in India in an operation dubbed “Operation Bunyan Un Marsous.” The Pakistani army said it destroyed a missile storage site in India’s Beas region. “All those (Indian) air bases from where Pakistan was attacked (on May 6) are … Read more
ISRAEL – A security report has revealed that Israel plans strikes inside Iran territory as well as “wider, and more forceful strikes” inside Yemen. Citing security sources, Ynet News stated that the Israeli military is planning to expand strikes in Yemen and potentially target certain locations inside Iran. “Iran will not emerge unscathed from this … Read more
ISRAEL – To avoid “being portrayed as a fool” or “someone being played,” Donald Trump cuts direct contacts with Netanyahu, after he discovered that Israel’s Netanyahu was manipulating him. This’ according to a report by the Israeli Army Radio. Yanir Cozin, a correspondent for Israeli Army Radio, said in a post on his X account … Read more
UKRAINE – The Ukraine minerals deal with the US was officially ratified by the Ukrainian parliament on Thursday. This approves a joint investment fund for reconstruction tied to natural resources’ revenues. The mineral and economic partnership deal signed with the United States last month, paves the way for a joint investment in post-war reconstruction efforts. … Read more
LEBANON – Despite the ceasefire, Israel launches airstrikes on Southern Lebanon. A series of airstrikes were launched by Israeli fighter jets targeting the Ali al-Taher forest and a former archaeological site in Nabatieh province, the state news agency NNA reported. A fragile ceasefire has been in place in Lebanon since November, ending months of cross-border … Read more
USA – Latest on the assassination of RFK Files released – Following an executive order 14176 signed by Donald Trump in January, an additional 60,000 files on the assassination of Robert F. Kennedy have been declassified. A total of 10,000 records on Robert F. Kennedy were released last month. Making a comment on social media, … Read more
PAKISTAN – India’s Operation Sindoor updates – In the early hours of May 7, the Indian Army launched an operation dubbed “Operation Sindoor” in response to what India says is to “disrupt cross-border terrorism networks at their source.” This was a response to the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22. The strikes targeted several locations … Read more
SUDAN – The Sudan and UAE diplomatic relationship has recently been shaken due to the ongoing civil war between the Sudanese Army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) paramilitary group with Sudan claiming that UAE is supporting the RSF. Through this, Sudan has labelled UAE as an aggressor state, although UAE has denied claims of … Read more