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Russia and China Advocate for a Multipolar Global System In a significant video conference held on Tuesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin emphasized the comprehensive strengthening of relations between Russia and China, aligning with the developmental goals of both nations. Putin highlighted the crucial role that the foreign policy relations between Russia and China play in maintaining global stability. He addressed Chinese President Xi Jinping, stating, “I agree with you that the foundation of cooperation between Moscow and Beijing is a broad spectrum of national interests and a convergence of views on the nature of relations among major powers. We build…

Formation of New Lebanese Government Expected This Weekend The formation of Lebanon’s new government is expected to take place by the end of this week, according to a statement from Lebanon’s caretaker Prime Minister, Najib Mikati. In televised remarks, Mikati expressed optimism about the process, stating, “I do not anticipate any obstacles regarding the ministerial statement,” and emphasized the need for honesty and reconciliation among Lebanese political figures. He highlighted significant developments in Lebanese politics since the beginning of the year, aiming to share his vision candidly with the public. Last week, the Lebanese presidency announced that Nawaf Salam had…

Syria to Participate in the World Economic Forum Davos 2025 Syria is set to make a significant appearance at the World Economic Forum Davos 2025 in Switzerland. This announcement was made by Asaad Al-Shaibani, the Foreign Minister of the provisional Syrian government, on his official account on the social media platform “X” earlier today, Tuesday. Al-Shaibani stated that he would represent Syria during this international event. The Davos World Economic Forum kicked off on January 20 and is scheduled to run until January 24, featuring prominent political and economic figures from around the globe. Al-Shaibani emphasized the importance of the…

US Military Assessment Team to Visit Cyprus for Defense Infrastructure Projects The United States is poised to strengthen its military presence in Cyprus, with a US military assessment team scheduled to visit the island this week. According to Reuters, the team’s purpose is to evaluate projects aimed at bolstering defense infrastructure and improving cooperation with the US and its allies. Cypriot officials confirmed to Reuters on Tuesday that this military assessment team will be in Cyprus as part of ongoing defense upgrades. Konstantinos Letymbiotis, the Cypriot government’s spokesman, noted that the team, based in Germany, will provide expertise and recommendations…

Real Madrid Squad Against Salzburg: Key Players Missing In preparation for their upcoming UEFA Champions League match against Austrian side Salzburg on Wednesday, Real Madrid’s manager Carlo Ancelotti has revealed his squad list for this pivotal encounter. The game is part of the penultimate round of the group stage. The squad sees the absence of four prominent players: Eder Militao, Dani Carvajal, Eduardo Camavinga due to injuries, and Lucas Vazquez due to suspension. Here’s the full Real Madrid squad: Real Madrid has had a challenging season in their favored competition, the Champions League, securing only three wins out of six…

Ronaldo Leads Al Nassr Back to Winning Ways in Saudi Pro League In a swift return to form, Al Nassr reclaimed their winning streak in the Saudi Pro League with a convincing 3-1 victory over hosts Al Khaleej on Tuesday, in the 16th round of the Roshn League. The credit for this win largely goes to Al Nassr’s Portuguese captain, Cristiano Ronaldo, who netted the first and third goals in the 65th and 90+8th minutes, respectively. Sultan Al-Ghannam scored the second goal in the 82nd minute, sealing the victory for Al Nassr. Al Khaleej’s only goal came from a penalty…

US Might Buy Resources from Russia and China if Tariffs Imposed on Canada In a recent statement, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau warned that the United States might have to source resources from Russia, China, and Venezuela if President Donald Trump decides to impose tariffs on all Canadian goods. Trudeau told reporters, “President Trump has announced his intention to ensure a ‘golden era’ for the United States, which will require more steel and aluminum, more critical minerals, and more reliable and reasonably priced energy.” He added, “All these resources are available in Canada, and we are ready to work with…

Oil Prices Decline Amid Trump’s Energy Plans and Stronger Dollar Oil prices fell on Tuesday as traders evaluated U.S. President Donald Trump’s strategies to boost oil and gas production in the United States alongside his decision to delay imposing new tariffs that were expected to take effect immediately. Price Movements Brent crude futures dropped by $1.52, or 1.9%, to $78.63 per barrel by 14:06 GMT. Similarly, U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures decreased by $2.14, or 2.8%, settling at $75.74 per barrel. There was no settlement in the U.S. market on Monday due to a public holiday. The strengthening…

TikTok’s Continued Absence from Apple and Google App Stores in the US Despite President Donald Trump signing an executive order to delay the enforcement of a ban on TikTok by 75 days, the app remains unavailable on both the Apple App Store and Google Play Store in the United States as of Tuesday. This move comes amidst growing uncertainties regarding the future of the Chinese-owned short-video app, which went dark on Saturday just before a law mandating its sale by ByteDance or facing a nationwide ban took effect, due to national security concerns. While TikTok has resumed its services following…

Cancellation of Agreement with Russian Company for Tartous Port Investment In an unexpected development, Riad Joudeh, the Customs Director of Tartous city, confirmed that the agreement with the Russian company for investing in Tartous Port has been officially canceled. This announcement comes amidst significant economic and administrative shifts in the region after years of conflict and economic challenges. Background: The agreement, signed in previous years, aimed at developing Tartous Port to make it competitive on a Middle Eastern level and to boost the Syrian economy through Russian investments. The Russian company was responsible for managing the port and developing its…