Author: tut0ugh
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Mexico and the United States have agreed to an updated arrangement under the 1944 water-sharing treaty, introducing minimum annual deliveries of more than 400 million cubic metres from Mexico to the US. The measure operates within the treaty’s existing framework, which is based on five-year quotas, but aims to improve predictability in water allocations as…
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Syrian authorities announced on Saturday the temporary closure of the Jdeidet Yabous crossing with Lebanon, citing security concerns following warnings from Israel of potential strikes in the area. The General Authority for Land and Sea Borders and Crossings stated the crossing, opposite Lebanon’s Masnaa crossing, is used exclusively for civilian traffic and is not linked…
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Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced expanded security cooperation between Ukraine and Türkiye following talks with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in Istanbul, as Kyiv seeks to leverage wartime expertise internationally. Writing on Telegram, President Zelenskyy confirmed both sides had agreed on “new steps” in defence collaboration, focusing on sharing technology, operational experience, and security expertise.…
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Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has concluded a Gulf tour spanning Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates, engaging regional leaders amid heightened Middle East tensions and energy security concerns. In Doha, Meloni met Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, thanking Qatar for assisting Italian citizens during early stages of the regional conflict.…
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United States President Donald Trump has issued a renewed ultimatum to Iran, warning it has 48 hours to “make a deal or open up the Strait of Hormuz.” In a post on Truth Social, United States President Donald Trump wrote: “Remember when I gave Iran ten days to MAKE A DEAL or OPEN UP THE…
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Pakistan has introduced temporary relief measures after sharp fuel price increases linked to global energy disruption following the US/Israel-Iran war. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi announced free public transport in Islamabad for 30 days from April 4, with the government covering costs. In Punjab, Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif introduced similar fare waivers and targeted subsidies,…
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Cameroon’s parliament has approved a constitutional amendment reintroducing the role of vice president, in a move framed by authorities as a safeguard for political continuity. In a joint session of the National Assembly and Senate, lawmakers voted 200 to 18, with four abstentions, to pass the bill. President Paul Biya, in power since 1982, must…
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China says diplomatic talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan’s Taliban government are progressing, following renewed consultations in Urumqi hosted by Beijing. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning described the process as “being steadily implemented and advanced” and confirmed arrangements on how talks and media coverage will operate. Beijing has maintained communication channels with both Islamabad and Kabul…
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Professor Joseph Liow, Dean of the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy and Chairman of the Middle East Institute at the National University of Singapore, says the Iranian regime has “discovered that it has significant leverage” through its ability to influence energy flows in the Strait of Hormuz. Speaking to tut0ugh, Liow noted that…
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The United States has announced plans to establish a regional drone training centre in Morocco, signalling a shift towards technology-led security cooperation across Africa. The initiative was unveiled at the 13th African Land Forces Summit in Rome. General Christopher Donahue said the centre will act as a collaborative hub for intelligence sharing and counterterrorism coordination,…
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