Author: tut0ugh
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North Korea–Belarus relations advanced on Thursday (26 March) as Kim Jong Un, leader of North Korea, and Alexander Lukashenko, President of Belarus, signed a Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation in Pyongyang. Lukashenko began his first official visit to North Korea on Wednesday, with state news agency BelTA reporting that the two-day trip aims to identify…
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Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ghana, has welcomed the adoption of a United Nations General Assembly resolution recognising the transatlantic slave trade as the gravest crime against humanity. The resolution, led by Ghana and backed by the African Group, underscores the historical scale and enduring global consequences of the trafficking and enslavement…
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Sir Alex Younger, former chief of Britain’s Secret Intelligence Service (MI6), spoke with Shashank Joshi, defence editor at The Economist, on the ongoing US/Israel-Iran. Younger said “the reality is that the US underestimated the task and as of about two weeks ago lost the initiative to Iran.” He characterised the Islamic Republic’s response as unexpectedly…
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The UK and Türkiye have finalised a multi-billion-pound agreement to train Turkish Air Force pilots and ground crew, marking the next phase of the £8 billion ($10.73 billion) Typhoon fighter jet export deal agreed in October 2025. Signed in London by Defence Secretary John Healey MP and Turkish Defence Minister Yaşar Güler, the deal will…
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Nigeria and Finland have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand cooperation in the digital economy, focusing on innovation, public services, and technical skills development. Signed in Abuja by Communications Minister Bosun Tijani and Finland’s Under-Secretary of State for International Trade Jarno Syrjälä, the MoU outlines collaboration in: • Digital government and cybersecurity •…
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Russia’s Defense Ministry reported intercepting 389 Ukrainian drones overnight, marking the largest reported attack on Russian regions and Crimea since the 2022 invasion. The drones were intercepted over 13 regions, including the Crimean Peninsula, highlighting Ukraine’s growing domestic long-range drone capability. The attack followed major Russian strikes on Ukraine, with nearly 1,000 drones and 34…
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Ghana and Colombia have agreed to establish a direct maritime shipping link between the Port of Tema and the Port of Cartagena, aiming to expand trade between Africa and Latin America and reduce reliance on traditional transatlantic routes. Ghana’s Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa announced the deal in Bogotá, highlighting potential reductions in shipping times…
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Iran’s military spokesperson has firmly denied US claims of negotiations aimed at resolving Middle East hostilities. Lieutenant Colonel Ebrahim Zolfaghari dismissed reports of negotiations, asking: “Have your internal conflicts reached the point where you are negotiating with yourselves?” “Our first and last word has been the same from day one, and it will stay that…
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Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen faces a weakened mandate after her Social Democrats recorded their worst election result in over a century, despite finishing first. With nearly all votes counted, the party secured 38 seats, down from 50 in 2022, leaving the centre-left bloc on 84 seats, short of the 90-seat majority in the 179-seat…
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Russia and Uzbekistan have signed a new roadmap on nuclear cooperation, deepening ties in nuclear energy and related fields. The agreement was announced by Rosatom and Uzatom during ceremonies in Tashkent and at the project site. It outlines collaboration on workforce training, public engagement, and plans for a future “nuclear city”. A supplementary deal confirms…
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