Hostage and ceasefire talks almost complete: Palestinian official
Portraits of hostages. Photo: Jack Guez / AFP Negotiations on a hostage release and ceasefire agreement between Israel and the Palestinian side are 90% complete, a Palestinian official involved in the talks told the BBC. However, he said, several important issues remain unresolved. Among the key obstacles, the official named the presence of the Israeli […]
China strongly condemns new US military aid package to Taiwan
Photo:Getty images China has strongly condemned the new $571 million US military aid package for Taiwan, saying it “seriously undermines China’s sovereignty and security interests”. China’s Foreign Ministry said it was “categorically opposed” to the decision, AFP reported. The White House announced on Friday that it intends to provide Taiwan with $571 million worth of […]
Iran is experiencing a large-scale energy crisis: government offices are closed, production is halted, and the country is facing a gas shortage
Iranian officials say the country needs billions of dollars in new investment to modernise its oil and gas sectors. Photo:Morteza Nikoubazl/NurPhoto/picture alliance Iran is facing a serious energy crisis, which has led to the closure of government offices and the transition of educational institutions to online mode, and industrial enterprises have stopped due to power […]
Germany is preparing for possible hybrid attacks from Russia – Defence Minister Boris Pistorius
Photo: Getty images German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius on Sunday warned of growing threats from Russia, including hybrid attacks that could include cyberattacks, manipulation through social media and support for far-right and populist parties, dpa reports. “Putin is actively conducting hybrid attacks, and Germany is in his special focus,” Pistorius told the Funke press group. […]
