President Ghani leaves Afghanistan, top official confirms, as US-backed govt relinquishes power to Taliban President Ashraf Ghani has left Afghanistan, paving the way for the Taliban to take control of the country after the militant group marched on Kabul 15.08.2021
At least 304 dead, more than 1,800 injured in devastating Haiti earthquake The death toll from Saturday’s devastating earthquake in Haiti has jumped to at least 304, Haiti’s civil protection service has said. Hundreds more are injured or missing, and several towns across the island nation lie in ruins 14.08.2021
Canada to deploy special forces to assist Afghan embassy evacuation as major cities fall under Taliban assault – reports Canadian special forces troops will be deployed to help evacuate diplomatic staff from Ottawa’s embassy in Afghanistan, according to multiple reports, following similar moves by the US and UK amid a devastating Taliban offensive 13.08.2021
Taliban fighters now in complete control of Afghanistan’s borders with Uzbekistan & Tajikistan, Russia’s Defense Minister claims The Taliban has taken complete control of Afghanistan’s borders with Uzbekistan and Tajikistan, Russia’s defense minister revealed on Tuesday, noting that the terrorist organization has promised not to move across either frontier 12.08.2021
Taliban seizes 8th provincial capital amid massive offensive as Biden calls on Afghans to ‘fight for themselves’ The Taliban has seized two more provincial capitals in Afghanistan, taking control of eight major cities in just four days amid a relentless wave of attacks as US President Joe Biden urges Afghans to fight for their country 11.08.2021
EU hopes suspension of Baghdad-Minsk flights will stem migrant flow to Lithuania as Vilnius debates giant border fence The EU has said it hopes that the suspension of flights between Baghdad and Minsk will slow the movement of migrants across the border between Belarus and Lithuania, amid record illegal crossings into the EU state 10.08.2021
UK Special Forces team allegedly deployed to Yemen to hunt for suspects in 'Mercer Street' tanker attack A Special Air Service (SAS) team has arrived in Yemen to hunt down those allegedly responsible for launching a recent drone attack against an Israeli-operated tanker off the coast of Oman 09.08.2021
Taliban overruns most of Kunduz as Afghan military clings to strategic city’s airport – reports Taliban militants have captured another provincial capital, Sar-e Pul, and most of the fifth-largest city of Kunduz, according to local officials 08.08.2021
Western liberals are threatened by Hungary’s success, can’t accept ‘conservative national alternative,’ Orban tells Tucker Carlson Hungarian PM Viktor Orban said his country is a target for criticism from the US and its Western European allies because the leftist ruling elite can’t tolerate living proof that a conservative, Christian nation can thrive 07.08.2021
Russian Strategic Forces to Receive First Batch of New Sarmat Missile in 2022, Shoigu Says Flight tests of Russia's new intercontinental ballistic missile Sarmat will begin later this year and should be completed in 2022, and the country's strategic missile forces should get the first batch in 2022 as well, Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said on Friday 06.08.2021
Tear gas & rubber bullets used against Lebanese protesters demanding justice for victims of Beirut blast Lebanese police have fired rubber bullets and tear gas at rock-throwing demonstrators in Beirut, who are angry that no one has been punished for last year’s massive explosion that killed hundreds and devastated the city 05.08.2021
French firefighters’ & hospital unions declare strikes against ‘unconstitutional’ vaccination mandate Two French unions have called for strikes against the compulsory vaccination of firefighters, healthcare workers, and caregivers. They say the measure violates fundamental rights 04.08.2021
‘Flying the flag’: Germany sends warship to South China Sea for first time in two decades amid rising tensions A German frigate has set sail for the South China Sea for the first time in some two decades as part of a six-month mission, as Berlin pledges its commitment to its allies and to ‘freedom of navigation’ 03.08.2021
Lebanon ‘shamelessly’ obstructed Beirut port explosion investigation – Amnesty International Human rights group Amnesty International has condemned Lebanese officials ahead of the first anniversary of the deadly Beirut port blast, accusing authorities of “shamelessly obstructing victims’ quest for truth and justice” 02.08.2021
Several rockets hit Afghanistan’s Kandahar airport amid ongoing Taliban assault The airport in Kandahar, Afghanistan’s second-largest city, has come under rocket attack, forcing the cancelation of all flights, as the Taliban seeks to recapture its former stronghold 01.08.2021
Olympics capital Tokyo sets record for daily Covid-19 infections Japanese capital reports about a new record - 4,058 coronavirus cases on Saturday 31.07.2021
Hungary’s election committee green lights questions for referendum over contentious LGBT law Hungary’s election authority signed off the government’s list of five questions on Friday ahead of a referendum on a law prohibiting the dissemination of content “promoting” homosexuality or gender reassignment in schools 30.07.2021
Why is it not Russia, but ROC, performing at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics? Due to recent doping scandals, Russian athletes were not allowed to officially represent Russia at international sporting events. So, Russian authorities had to come up with a way around the ban, in order to take part in the XXXII Summer Games 29.07.2021
US Sending Over Two Dozen F-22 Fighter Jets to the Pacific as a Message to China Chinese officials have been accusing Washington of “demonising” Beijing and portraying it as an “imagined enemy” 28.07.2021
Afghanistan’s Army Chief Calls Off India Visit Due to 'Increased Offensive by Taliban' Afghanistan's Army Chief General Wali Mohammad Ahmadzai has called off a scheduled trip to India due to the “increased offensive by the Taliban” in the country 27.07.2021
