Iraq and Kuwait Sign Agreement to Establish Telecom Route to Europe
BAGHDAD (Agencies): Iraq and Kuwait have concluded a strategic collaboration agreement to establish a communications route from the Gulf to Europe. This partnership aims to strengthen Iraq’s strategic position in…
Iraq and Austria to Sign Air Transport Agreement
Baghdad (Agencies): The Iraqi government has announced its intention to sign an air transport agreement with Austria. This agreement will include the operation of direct flights between the two countries,…
Russian Navy Intercepts Storm Shadow Missile using Pantsir-M naval air defense system
MOSCOW (Agencies): Russian state media has reported a significant advancement in Russia’s defense capabilities with the successful interception of a long-range Storm Shadow missile by the Pantsir-M naval air defense…
Italy Retires AMX Light Strike Jet
ROME (Agencies): The Italian Air Force (Aeronautica Militaire Italiana: AMI) has officially retired its Aeritalia Macchi eXperimental (AMX) light attack aircraft after 35 years of distinguished service. The last of…
Nigeria to Boost Economy with $1 Billion Oil-Backed Loan
Abuja (Agencies): Nigeria, Africa’s largest crude oil producer, is set to receive a $1 billion loan from the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) as part of a larger crude oil prepayment…
World marks new global heat record in March
Geneva (Agencies): The world has marked a new global heat record in March 2024. Both air temperatures and the world’s oceans hit an all-time high for the month, setting a…
Germany Warns of Potential Israeli-Lebanese War
BERLIN (Agencies): Germany has issued a warning about the escalating tension in the Israeli-Lebanese border region, citing a “real” risk of escalation. The announcement was made by Foreign Ministry spokesman…
Israel deploys C-Dome defense system for the first time
TEL AVIV (Agencies): Israel for the first time deployed its ship-mounted defense system, called the C-Dome, against a “suspicious” target that entered the country’s airspace near the southern city of…
Spain to Terminate Golden Visa Program
Madrid (Agencies): Spain has announced the termination of its Golden Visa program, an initiative that has attracted thousands of foreign investors since its inception in 2013. The majority of these…
Apple to Build 78,000 Homes for Workers in India
NEW DELHI (Agencies): Apple is planning to build around 78,000 homes for its workers in India, the Economic Times reported on Monday. The project will be partially funded by the…