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The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Keir Starmer, recently articulated a bold stance regarding military involvement in Ukraine. With steadfast resolve, he stated his willingness to deploy troops if that action becomes vital for the safety of Britain and, by extension, Europe. In an op-ed for the Daily Telegraph, Mr. Starmer asserted that the UK is not merely an observer in the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia; rather, it plays a pivotal role in supporting Ukraine's sovereignty. He noted, "Being prepared to…

In a striking turn of events, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has extended a surprising offer to North Korea’s leader, Kim Jong-un: if he can facilitate the exchange of prisoners, Ukraine is willing to return captured North Korean soldiers. It’s an unprecedented move that fuels speculation about just how convoluted diplomacy can get in the context of international conflict. “We’ve already captured a couple of North Korean soldiers, and believe me, it won’t stop there,” Zelensky declared with a touch of determination…

The leader of Hezbollah recently stated that his organization possesses an impressive number of fighters, claiming tens of thousands are primed for battle. He emphasized that no part of Israel is off-limits when it comes to their potential operations. For over a year now, Israel and the Iran-supported Hezbollah have been locked in a cycle of violence, which has intensified alongside the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Since late September, the situation has taken a more serious turn, with Israeli forces launching airstrikes…

"Somalia to Ethiopia: 'Bring It On!' as Strains Rise" MOGADISHU, Somalia - Somalia has firmly declared it won't be rattled by Ethiopia's intimidations concerning its contentious deal with North Western State of Somalia. The pact has stirred unrest, yet Somalia maintains its readiness for any move Addis Ababa might make, especially attempts that compromise its military or civilian tranquility. Ethiopia has persistently sidestepped apologies for its actions, which have tested Somalia’s sovereignty. The contentious…

The Tokyo Olympics start in less than two weeks, and it has been decided that most events will be held behind closed doors. For foreign athletes and journalists, it is about quarantine, even if you are 100% vaccinated. For the Japanese, of whom only 16.8% are, the goal is to minimize the risk of contamination and an explosion in the number of cases of Covid-19 in the country. The decision to refrain from spectators is a first in Olympic history. There will therefore be no one in almost all the venues for the Olympic Games…

In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a third member of the police command testified who killed the two human rights defenders Floribert Chebeya and Fidèle Bazana. Eric Kibumbe Banza, known as Saddam, admits to being involved in the assassination of the assistant and driver of the founder of Voice of the Voiceless and points to the responsibility of General Djadjidja in the plot. Fidèle Bazana's body has never been found. Testimony. RFI: Kibumbe Banza Eric, you are one of the Congolese police cited in the murder of two…

The G20 finance ministers have adopted a new framework that will make it possible to reduce, or even eliminate, some of the debt of the poorest countries in the world. One week before the next G20 summit, finance ministers have decided to go beyond the current moratorium on the debts of poor countries, a moratorium extended to June 2021, but not enough, while some countries in the south are already…