Serbia pledges aid to Ukraine but ducks call for more pressure on Russia
KYIV/BELGRADE, July 15 – Serbia will send Ukraine more humanitarian aid but did not sign up to a regional call for continued security support for the country and more pressure…
Man arrested over threat to UK far-right leader Nigel Farage: Reports
It follows the alleged murder in July of veteran right-wing politician Ann Widdecombe. Read More
Zambia’s former Vice President Guy Scott dies at 82
LUSAKA, July 15 – Zambia’s former Vice President Guy Scott, who in 2014 became Africa’s first white head of state in two decades when he briefly served as acting president,…
Zelenskiy endorses energy boss as new Ukraine prime minister
KYIV, July 15 – President Volodymyr Zelenskiy endorsed the head of the state energy company on Wednesday to be Ukraine’s new prime minister, while giving no clear answer on the…
Ukraine says it will protect ports to maintain export volumes after attacks
KYIV, July 15 – Ukraine will do everything possible to protect its seaports and guarantee grain exports at no less than last season’s level, its deputy economy minister, Taras Vysotskiy,…
Morocco releases dissident journalist Ali Lmrabet
RABAT, July 15 – A Moroccan prosecutor said on Wednesday he had ordered the release of veteran journalist and political commentator Ali Lmrabet after questioning him, although an investigation continues…
Ukraine reshuffle puts defence minister in focus as war grinds on
KYIV, July 15 – As President Volodymyr Zelenskiy prepares to reshuffle his cabinet, the focus will be on Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov — a 35-year-old tech expert with “Cossack military…
Iran reports fresh US strikes, Washington reimposes naval blockade in return to war
President Trump has threatened to widen US attacks next week and target power plants and bridges. Read More
Briton jailed in Iran given additional two-year sentence, family says
LONDON, July 15 – The family of British couple Craig and Lindsay Foreman, who are serving a 10-year prison sentence in Iran on espionage charges that they deny, said on…
UN warns of cracks in global immunisation system
A growing number of children start on the DTP vaccine schedule but do not complete it. Read More