insert_link Oshiwambo Omupresitend Putin okwati eliko lyoshilongo she onkee tali koko nonando oshilongo sha taalela oondjindikila oonene Omupresitend gwa Russia Vladmir Putin ohela okwati eliko lya Russia onkee tali koko nonando a tulilwamo oondjikila oonene dhopashigwana,noshilongo osha tanununamo uukumwe wopaliko niilongo ya Africa,Middle East noya Asia. Onzonkundana yo Africa News oyati ta popitha aaleli ya Bolovia na Zimbabwe naaleli yopangeshefa ko St Petersburg International Economic Forum,Putin okwati Russia onkee eli kuume omunene gwiipindi muuyuni,nonando oshilongo shili kohi yoondjindikila oonene sho a tumu aakwiita mo Ukraine. Momutumba ngoka […] today8 June, 2024
insert_link Africa Iran’s intervention in Sudan’s civil war advances its geopolitical goals − but not without risks Members of the Sudanese Armed Forces on Aug. 14, 2023. AFP via Getty Images By Eric Lob, Florida International University Iran’s role in funding and arming proxy groups in the Middle East has been well documented and has gotten extra attention since the Hamas-led attack in Israel in October 2023. Similarly, Tehran’s arms shipments to Russia are well known and have prompted complaints and sanctions from the West. But […] today29 May, 2024
insert_link World Arab leaders meet for Middle East peace talks Leaders of the 22-member Arab League are hoping to agree how to end the conflict between Hamas and Israel, at a summit in Bahrain on Thursday. Confidence is high that a meaningful plan, with all members in agreement, will be the outcome. today16 May, 2024
insert_link World Diplomatic efforts intensify as Israel threatens retaliation Diplomatic efforts are ongoing in a bid to calm the situation in the Middle East, as Israel weighs its response to Saturday's unprecedented missile and drone attack by Iran. There's fear that any Israeli retaliation could cause a wider regional conflict, with Iran's President threatening a harsh response to any attack, amid reports Israel's war cabinet has already approved several measures. Sarah Coates has more from Tel Aviv. today18 April, 2024
insert_link World Shadow war no more: Hostilities between Israel and Iran have strayed into direct warfare – is there any going back? Israel’s air defense system intercepted nearly all missiles fired from Iran on April 13, 2024. AP Photo/Tomer Neuberg By Javed Ali, University of Michigan For decades, Iran and Israel have been engaged in a “shadow war.” Falling short of direct military confrontation, this conflict has been characterized by war through other means – through proxies, cyber attacks, economic sanctions and fiery rhetoric. Events over the last few […] today15 April, 2024
insert_link World How Iran responds to Damascus attack could determine trajectory of conflict in the Middle East By Javed Ali, University of Michigan Reports that Iran is preparing reprisal attacks following the deadly bombing of a facility that Israel claims is linked to threats against its interests have provoked fears of conflict widening in the Middle East. U.S. President Joe Biden has vowed “ironclad” support for Israel, which is widely considered to be responsible for the April 1, 2024, attack, amid fiery rhetoric from Tehran […] today12 April, 2024
insert_link World Fasting is a key part of Ramadan, but for many Muslims, climate change is making food scarce all year By Nasya Bahfen, La Trobe University Every Ramadan, volunteers at Westall Mosque and OneSpace in Melbourne hold free weekly iftars (communal dinners to break the fast in Ramadan). This year, volunteers say numbers are up. To cut down on the resulting landfill, attendees are asked to bring their own reusable food containers and water bottles. In dedicated bins, bottles and cans are collected and recycled under the […] today2 April, 2024
insert_link World Lebanon braces for war amid Israel-Hezbollah hostilities Cross-border hostilities are increasing between Israel and Hezbollah, with concern mounting over a potential full-scale conflict in Lebanon. Fighting has been ongoing since the war broke out in Gaza, with Israel under growing pressure to push Hezbollah operatives off the northern border and restore the security situation. today27 March, 2024
insert_link World Negotiations for Gaza truce continue US Vice President Kamala Harris is calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza for at least the next six weeks. Hamas says an agreement on a temporary ceasefire could be reached within the next 24 to 48 hours if Israel meets its demands. The six-week ceasefire being negotiated would allow for the release of more Israeli hostages, the flow of aid into Gaza, and more Palestinian prisoners being released in […] today4 March, 2024