Iran lists Argentina navy, air force as terrorist organisations
Iran's foreign ministry on Wednesday designated Argentina's navy and air force as terrorist organisations, following a similar move by Buenos Aires months earlier.
Gaza war hits neighboring Arab economies, could cut GDP 2.3% – UN study
The economic cost of the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza on Arab neighbours Lebanon, Egypt, and Jordan could rise to at least 10 billion dollars this year and push more than 230,000 people into poverty, according to a UN study.
45 journalists killed worldwide in 2023 – RSF
The number of journalists killed in the line of duty fell this year, despite reporter deaths in Gaza in the past two months, media advocacy group Reporters Without Borders said Thursday.
Putin says peace possible after ‘de-militarisation’ of Ukraine
Russia President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that peace was possible with Ukraine only after Moscow achieved its goals in the nearly two-year conflict.
Niger sanctions will be lifted if junta shows goodwill – ECOWAS Speaker
The Speaker of ECOWAS Parliament, Mr Sidie Tunis, says the sanctions on Niger Republic will be lifted if the junta releases President Mohamed Bazoum.
Somalia to get $4.5 bn in debt relief from creditors – IMF
Somalia is set to receive debt relief of $4.5 billion from international creditors, the International Monetary Fund and World Bank announced Wednesday, as part of a debt forgiveness initiative overseen by both organizations.
