Author: Steven Sahiounie

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres said in a press encounter on Gaza that Palestinians in Gaza are enduring horrifying levels of hunger and suffering. The latest report on food insecurity in Gaza is an appalling indictment of conditions on the ground for civilians, he said. Guterres stressed that the world’s leading experts on food insecurity clearly document that famine in the northern part of Gaza is imminent. More than half of all Palestinians in Gaza –1.1 million people– have completely exhausted their food supplies and are facing catastrophic hunger, according to the report. “Palestinians in Gaza are enduring horrifying levels…

What has been unfolding in the Gaza Strip during nearly six months of relentless Israeli strikes illustrates the extent of the resistance front’s power, Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Hossein Baqeri said. “The resistance shown by the people of Gaza for about six months under the harshest attacks of the Zionist regime indicates the extent of the resistance’s power and its great capabilities,” the top Iranian commander said in a meeting with Syria’s defense minister, held in Tehran on Monday. Paying tribute to the defenseless people of Palestine for their epic struggle against the…

MOSCOW, March 18. /TASS/. Microsoft is discussing postponement of the suspension of operation of its cloud services and data access from March 20 to the end of this month, Vice President of Softline Group of Companies Andrey Blagorazumov told TASS.

The outcome of Russia’s presidential election sends a clear message to the West that it cannot rock the boat from the inside, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said. “This was a serious signal to the West, which was banking on shaking the situation from inside Russia. If they can’t do it on the frontline, then try it from the inside. This failed too,” the BelTA news agency quoted him as saying. He stressed that no one can force anything on the peoples of Belarus and Russia. He also noted that it would be expedient to “analyze how the election [in Russia] was held” ahead…

MOSCOW, March 18. /TASS/. Brent oil futures with the settlement in May surged to $87 per barrel at the London-based ICE for the first time since November 3, 2023, according to trading data.

The United States has revealed considerations of withdrawing its forces from Niger following the end of their joint military accord. Ongoing discussions between the transitional government in Niger and the United States have examined the withdrawal of US troops from the African nation’s grounds and the steps that would follow, State Department deputy spokesperson Vedant Patel said on Monday. When asked about the possibility of concluding US soldiers’ presence in Niger, Patel replied, “This is one of the things that we continue to be discussing with them [CNSP] and discussing next steps.” Niger declared Saturday an abrupt end to a longstanding military agreement…

The Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) has announced that it will extend its humanitarian relief programme in Gaza to support the Palestinian people during Ramadan, Emirates News Agency reported on Monday. The ERC has allocated AED 3 million ($817,000) to purchase food supplies for the Iftar project, including rice, wheat, sugar, beans, among others, sourced from Egypt. These provisions are set to sustain 28 community kitchens and 10 bakeries across Gaza. A fleet of 16 trucks, carrying 336 tonnes of food aid, has embarked on its journey from Cairo towards Al Arish, preparing to enter Gaza. “The dispatch of the aid…

Crimea is not merely a strategically important territory; most importantly, it is people who have never separated themselves from Russia, Russian President Vladimir Putin said, speaking at a rally show, dedicated to the 10th anniversary of Crimea’s reunification with Russia. “Crimea is not merely a strategically important territory; it is not only our history, our traditions and the pride of Russia. Most importantly, Crimea is people: people of Sevastopol and people of Crimea. They are our pride!” the Russian leader said. Putin underscored that these people have “kept their faith in the Homeland through decades.” “They have never separated themselves…

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian expressed the country’s determination to enhance relations with Africa in all fields. In a meeting with Iran’s new envoy to Niger, held in Tehran on Sunday, Amirabdollahian said the Iranian administration has great determination to expand relations and cooperation with the African states in all sectors. He also stressed the need to promote political and economic relations between Iran and Niger. The minister emphasized the necessity of implementing the bilateral agreements and holding a meeting of the Joint Economic Commission with the West African state. Foreign Minister of Niger Bakary Yaou Sangare paid an official…

Jordan’s King Abdullah II warned of the catastrophic repercussions of Israel’s war in Gaza on the entire region during a meeting with Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira on Monday, the Jordan News Agency reported. The Jordanian king has been actively engaging with both regional and international stakeholders since October, advocating for an immediate and lasting ceasefire in Gaza. His efforts aim at ensuring the safeguarding of civilians while facilitating the delivery of humanitarian assistance to the area by all available means. Notable discussions include his February meeting with US President Joe Biden in Washington, as well as dates with officials from…