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It’s all over: US goes home from Iraq – Near quarter-century long Pentagon occupation to finally end

11:17 09.09.2024

It’s all over: US goes home from Iraq – Near quarter-century long Pentagon occupation to finally end

On Friday the governments of Iraq and the United States reached a landmark agreement for the final exit of all US-coalition troops from the territory of Iraq. Several sources confirmed to Reuters that hundreds of still remaining American and Western allied troops will pull out of the coun...

Alliance of Sahel States denounce “the official and unequivocal support of the Ukrainian government for terrorism in Africa, particularly in the Sahel”

11:16 09.09.2024

Alliance of Sahel States denounce “the official and unequivocal support of the Ukrainian government for terrorism in Africa, particularly in the Sahel”

Ukraine’s alleged support for the Tuareg rebels in their war against the Malian army and its Russian Wagner Group allies (now restructured as the Africa Corps), which came to public light after the battle of Tinzaouaten last July, represents a new twist in the complex conflict in the Sahel, where …

A deep sadness envelopes Washington: Last World tour for President Biden and Blinken leaves the ‘boat’…

11:14 09.09.2024

A deep sadness envelopes Washington: Last World tour for President Biden and Blinken leaves the ‘boat’…

Biden plans foreign farewell tour with stops on multiple continents after vow to finish up his presidency strong, writes ‘The New York Post’. President Biden is considering extensive international travel during his final four months in office – with possible stops in Europe, Africa and South America. Biden, 81, is …

'We're living a Lie': Astronaut reveals shock realization after viewing Earth from Space

9:11 08.09.2024

'We're living a Lie': Astronaut reveals shock realization after viewing Earth from Space

Former NASA astronaut Ron Garan (photo) returned to Earth after spending 178 days in space with a profoundly changed worldview. Garan now believes many of the planet's issues could be addressed if more people experienced what scientists call the "overview effect." Garan, who traveled more than 71 million miles in …

A fall of the Colossus: Intel's ambitious U.S. manufacturing expansion now in question

9:08 08.09.2024

A fall of the Colossus: Intel's ambitious U.S. manufacturing expansion now in question

Intel's reported discussions with bankers about its future could call into question the company's ambitions to double down on U.S. chip manufacturing. Why it matters: The company is slated to receive the largest parcel of federal government support to expand domestic manufacturing as part of the CHIPS Act. Driving the …

British University 'decolonises curriculum' by removing Anglo-Saxon module title: no Anglo-Saxons, no historical sins

9:06 08.09.2024

British University 'decolonises curriculum' by removing Anglo-Saxon module title: no Anglo-Saxons, no historical sins

The University of Nottingham has removed the term Anglo-Saxon from module titles in an effort to “decolonise the curriculum”. Professors have now decided to remove the term from a variety of the University's courses, including History and English Literature, and replace it with “Early Medieval English” – a phrase seen …

Indian Ambassador in Russia: New Delhi is looking to continue increasing oil, coal and fertilizer imports from Moscow to support its high pace of economic growth

9:05 08.09.2024

Indian Ambassador in Russia: New Delhi is looking to continue increasing oil, coal and fertilizer imports from Moscow to support its high pace of economic growth

India will boost volumes of Russian oil import by 2030 in accordance with goals on trade turnover with Russia that have been set by the two countries’ leaders, India’s ambassador to Russia Vinay Kumar told TASS on the sidelines of the Eastern Economic Forum (EEF). "The target that the two …

2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation

9:50 07.09.2024

2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation

China and Africa have been more closely bonded in their pursuit of modernization as Chinese President Xi Jinping announced here on Thursday an upgrade of China-Africa relations and unveiled 10 partnership actions, ‘People's Daily Online’ reports. In his keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summit ...

British life-style: 22.8 million people said they would have difficulty affording food or other essentials, such as their mortgage, rent or childcare

9:50 07.09.2024

British life-style: 22.8 million people said they would have difficulty affording food or other essentials, such as their mortgage, rent or childcare

New research from Citizens Advice reveals that one in four people (25%, the equivalent of 16.5 million people) are so worried about increases in energy costs that they say they will be forced to turn off their heating and hot water this winter. This increases to 31% of households with …

Bloomberg: Malaysia PM praises Putin, pledges to deepen Russia ties

9:47 07.09.2024

Bloomberg: Malaysia PM praises Putin, pledges to deepen Russia ties

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim praised President Vladimir Putin for steering Russia’s development and pledged to deepen ties, saying there was “enormous potential” to enhance regional trade relations already focused on semiconductors, Bloomberg informs. Anwar, who is on a two-day visit to Russia, said it would be to Malaysia’s benefit …

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