Russia denounces “false flag” allegations
Accusations by the United States that Russia is creating some type of pretext as a reason to invade Ukraine are unfounded and lack any substance. That’s according to the Russian Embassy in Washington which says the accusations confirm what the embassy has described as an “ongoing information pressure” campaign on Moscow.
Kazakhstan President Vows Economic and Political Reforms
Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Tehran on Wednesday said that peace has been restored in Kazakhstan after Kazakhstan President Kassym-JomartTokayev vowed to carry out some economic and political reforms in the country which brought hope among the protesters.
Blair’s knighthood triggers public outrage
More than one million people have signed a petition calling for former Labour Prime Minister Tony Blair to have his controversial knighthood removed with the number rising literally by the minute.
Sayyed Nasrallah on General Soleimani’s martyrdom
“On the second anniversary of the martyrdom of the leaders of victory, the dear [General] Haj Qassem Soleimani, [Commander] Haj Abu Mahdi Al-Muhandis and the Iranian and Iraqi brothers, who died as martyrs in that incident.
The invisible hand of UAE in Yemen
In the latest major development in the Yemen war, the Yemeni Armed Forces announced on Monday that they had seized an Emirati-operated cargo ship for committing “hostile acts” in the territorial waters of Yemen.
Further $3.1bn of U.S. taxpayers’ money goes to Israeli military
Israel has clinched a deal with the United States to receive 12 CH-53K helicopters from the American arms manufacturer Lockheed Martin Corp and two American Boeing Co KC-46 refueling planes. A statement by the Israeli ministry of military affairs also says the deal includes an option to receive an additional six helicopters.
Time is up for United States in Iraq
As the year 2021 ended on Friday, the exit of U.S. troop from Iraq will once again dominate headlines.
Secrets of the occupied Golan
News of Israeli plans to double the number of settlers squatting on Syria’s occupied Golan Heights has been met with strong condemnation.
Will $778 billion make America safer?
Following the chaotic U.S.-led withdrawal from Afghanistan in the summer after a 20-year military occupation, many had expected President Joe Biden to reduce military spending. Instead, Washington has done the opposite, which will come as a blow to Americans who argued there are greater problems to invest in at home.
UN to cut food aid to Yemen due to lack of funds
The World Food Programme has said it has been “forced” to cut aid to Yemen due to a lack of funds and warned there will be a surge in hunger in the war-torn country in the coming months.