Last UN Troops Depart Mali as Peacekeeping Mission Ends
Bamako (Agencies): The United Nations (UN) announced the completion of the withdrawal of its peacekeeping force from Mali on Sunday, marking the end of a decade-long mission in response to…
7.6 magnitude Earthquake Strikes Central Japan, Triggering Tsunami Warnings
TOKYO (Agencies) – A formidable 7.6 magnitude earthquake rocked central Japan on Monday, prompting urgent evacuation advisories in select west coast areas. The seismic event resulted in structural damage, power…
Emirates Gets “Made in Abu Dhabi” Beer
ABU DHABI (Agencies): Marking a significant shift in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) alcohol regulations, Abu Dhabi has launched its first local craft brewery, Craft by Side Hustle, located in…
Intel’s $25 Billion Investment in Israel Marks Historic High
TEL AVIV (Agencies): Intel and the Israeli government have confirmed a $25 billion investment for a new chipmaking factory in the country, marking the largest investment in Israel’s history. The…
Israel Appoints Israel Katz as New Foreign Minister
TEL AVIV (Agencies): The Israeli Cabinet of Ministers has approved the appointment of Israel Katz as the new head of the country’s Foreign Ministry. The decision comes as Eli Cohen…
Very-long-range anti-ship missile enters service with Iranian navy
TEHRAN (Agencies): The Islamic Republic of Iran Navy (IRIN) held a ceremony on 24 December to induct new equipment that included an anti-ship missile called the Talaiyeh, which is said…
US Deploys 6 THAAD Air Defense Systems in Guam Amid Rising Threats from China and North Korea
WASHINGTON (Agencies): In a strategic move to bolster defenses against potential threats from China and North Korea, the U.S. has transformed a former military housing area near the Marine Corps’…
Debate Resurfaces: Time to Replenish America’s Strategic Petroleum Reserve?
WASHINGTON (Agencies): Following significant withdrawals of 180 million barrels from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) in response to rising gasoline prices, there is a growing discussion about the need to…
Burundian President Advocates Public Stoning for Same-Sex Couples, Criticizes Western Pressure on LGBTQ Rights
Gitega (Agencies): During a press conference on Friday, Burundian President Evariste Ndayishimiye sparked outrage by publicly calling for the stoning of same-sex couples in the country. Ndayishimiye went on to…
Kazakhstan removes Afghan Taliban from list of terrorist organizations
ASTANA (Agencies): Kazakhstan removed the Afghan Taliban movement from the list of terrorist organizations, Anadolu Agency reports. In an interview with Kazakh state news agency Kazinform on Friday, the country’s…