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Ukraine Seeks Payback for Helping Defend Against Drones

Ukraine has made it clear that its growing role in assisting Middle Eastern countries to defend against Iranian attack drones is not free — it wants financial compensation and access to advanced technology in return, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said this week. The
March 16, 2026

Tanzania, Morocco Forge New Energy Alliance

Tanzania is stepping up its efforts to expand clean energy access through deeper ties with Morocco, following a high-level visit by Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Dennis Londo, to the headquarters of the Moroccan Agency for Sustainable Energy
May 16, 2025

Putin Skips Turkey Peace Talks, Delegation Sent

Russian President Vladimir Putin has opted not to attend upcoming peace talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Istanbul, Turkey, signaling continued tension in diplomatic efforts to end the ongoing Russia–Ukraine war. Instead, the Kremlin announced that a Russian delegation will represent
May 15, 2025

Families at the Heart of Global Development Dialogue

Across the globe, people are coming together today to mark the International Day of Families, an annual observance established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1993. The day underscores the essential role families play as the cornerstone of society and highlights
May 15, 2025

Mauritanian President Gets 15-year Prison Sentence

An appeals court in Mauritania sentenced former President Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz to 15 years in prison and imposed a $3 million fine on Wednesday after he appealed a previous five-year sentence. Aziz, who played a role in two coups, served two
May 14, 2025

Duterte Wins Mayoral Election While Detained in Hague

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte appeared poised to win the mayoralty of his hometown by a significant margin on Monday, despite being detained at the International Criminal Court on murder charges related to crimes against humanity. With 80% of votes tallied in
May 14, 2025

China Cautions UK Over New US Trade Deal

China has voiced strong opposition to the newly signed UK-US trade agreement, warning that the deal may undermine global trade principles and unfairly isolate Chinese interests. The agreement, which was finalized last week, grants British exporters reduced tariffs on products like automobiles
May 14, 2025

Rwanda and DRC to Sign Peace Accord in June

Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are set to sign a peace agreement in mid-June, with the signing ceremony to take place at the White House, according to Rwandan Foreign Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe. This deal, which comes after years
May 13, 2025
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