Author: tut0ugh
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A new state-sanctioned mural warning the United States against launching a military strike on Iran has been unveiled in Enghelab Square in central Tehran, amid rising regional tensions. The mural depicts damaged aircraft on a US aircraft carrier and carries the slogan “If you sow the wind, you will reap the whirlwind” in both Farsi…
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Saudi Arabia is preparing to significantly scale back and redesign NEOM, the flagship development chaired by Mohammed bin Salman, as a year-long internal review nears completion. Officials briefed on the plans said the project is now envisaged as far smaller than originally conceived, reflecting budget overruns, construction delays, and tighter fiscal conditions amid subdued oil…
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Polling stations opened across Myanmar on Sunday (25 January) for the final phase of elections widely expected to consolidate military-backed rule. The junta-aligned Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) has already secured an overwhelming majority, winning 193 of 209 seats in the lower house and 52 of 78 seats in the upper house, according to…
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Poland’s government says there is no immediate case for joining the Eurozone, arguing that strong growth supports retaining the Polish zloty. Finance Minister Andrzej Domański, told the Financial Times that Poland’s economic performance has reduced the case for euro adoption despite EU obligations. “Our economy is now doing clearly better than most of those that…
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The decade-long US partnership with the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) has given way to a broader shift in Washington’s Syria strategy, as Damascus moves to reassert control across the country’s north-east. The SDF, long Washington’s principal partner against Isis, has seen its role diminish as the Syrian government expands its authority. US special envoy Tom…
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The first face-to-face talks involving Russian, Ukrainian and U.S. officials ended on a cautiously positive note, with Ukraine signalling potential momentum toward ending the war. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said discussions held over two days in Abu Dhabi were “constructive” and indicated that further meetings could take place as early as next week. Key developments…
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China’s Ministry of National Defense has confirmed investigations into two of the People’s Liberation Army’s most senior figures, marking a major escalation in President Xi Jinping’s military purge. Zhang Youxia, vice chairman of the Central Military Commission, and Liu Zhenli, head of the Joint Staff Department, are accused of “grave violations of discipline and the…
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US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose a 100% tariff on all Canadian imports if Ottawa proceeds with a proposed trade arrangement with China. In a post on Truth Social Mr Trump said: “If Governor Carney thinks he is going to make Canada a “Drop Off Port” for China to send goods and products…
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Libya has signed a strategic partnership with international investors to expand and develop the Misurata Free Zone (MFZ), aiming to attract an estimated $2.7bn in foreign direct investment, Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibah said on Sunday (18 January). The agreement is designed to strengthen MFZ’s role as a logistics hub linking Africa, Europe and the Middle…
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Colombia has announced a suspension of electricity exports to Ecuador and a 30% tariff on 20 Ecuadorian products, escalating a trade and security dispute between the neighbours. The move follows Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa’s decision to impose a 30% “security charge” on Colombian goods from 1 February, citing a trade deficit and insufficient cooperation on…
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