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Oil prices fell as U.S.-Iran talks raised hopes of a Middle East deal, while the yen surged after a rare U.S.-Japan currency intervention. Oil prices tumbled on Monday as U.S. President Donald Trump signaled imminent talks with Iran to resolve the nuclear impasse, while the Japanese yen surged after a rare joint intervention by the … Read more
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz dismissed West Bank military commander Avi Bluth in a live television broadcast on Sunday, triggering a direct institutional clash with the Israel Defense Forces over command authority and political interference in military appointments, according to reporting by SvD. Defense Minister Israel Katz Dismisses Avi Bluth in Live Broadcast According to … Read more
Global oil prices dropped sharply following U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of upcoming negotiations with Iran and a memorandum of understanding to wind down hostilities. The diplomatic shift aims to reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz, though markets remain cautious as analysts weigh the pace of returning energy supplies. Crude oil markets reacted swiftly at … Read more
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that American forces will hold off on new strikes against Iran after Mideast allies reached parameters for a deal. The emerging agreement aims to end the five-month war, secure the Strait of Hormuz, and neutralize Iran’s nuclear threat, according to AP News. U.S. President Donald Trump stated in … Read more
Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One while returning to Washington from New Jersey, Trump stated that the canceled operation would have constituted the largest attack since World War II. He added that the target nation was fully aware of the impending action because officials saw it forming. The sudden diplomatic pivot follows a series … Read more
Ukraine struck a major oil refinery and the Engels airfield deep inside Russia using long-range drones, as Moscow reported eight deaths from overnight attacks. The strikes targeted strategic aviation and fuel facilities in the Saratov region, roughly 600km from the Ukrainian border, according to regional and presidential statements. Ukrainian forces launched intensive overnight drone operations … Read more
A 26-year-old Afghan national has been arrested and charged in connection with the murder of Elisabeth Jane Ross, a 38-year-old British charity worker whose body was discovered stuffed inside a suitcase in msn.com. Ross, known as Lisa, was from Scotland and had been visiting Greece regularly to volunteer with local NGO charities, including organisations providing … Read more
Fastjet Zimbabwe has deployed its recently introduced Newsday to Victoria Falls International Airport. The 168-seat aircraft made its maiden landing in Victoria Falls, marking the first time the airline has operated an Airbus A320. Fastjet Zimbabwe Deploys First Airbus A320 to Victoria Falls The short-term lease deployment is designed to meet rising passenger demand during … Read more
Global leaders, experts, and civil society representatives meeting in Ethiopia’s capital have spotlighted the vital role of non-profit organisations in driving social transformation across the continent. During a specialized roundtable titled NGOs in African Countries: The Invisible Force of Change, participants at the KBC examined how non-profits are actively filling critical service gaps in education, … Read more
United States President Donald Trump announced a temporary halt to potential strikes against Iran following a phone call with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, as the Pentagon faces a depleted stockpile of Patriot, Tomahawk, and THAAD interceptor missiles after thirteen days of intensive regional conflict. The sudden shift in Washington’s military posture comes after … Read more