US agrees to withdraw troops from Niger amid Sahel region’s pivot to Russia | Military News

US agrees to withdraw troops from Niger amid Sahel region’s pivot to Russia | Military News

The US built a base in the desert city of Agadez at the cost of $100m for manned and unmanned surveillance flights. The United States will withdraw its soldiers from Niger as the West African nation is increasingly turning to Russia and away from Western powers. The US Department of…

One killed, eight wounded in blast at Iran-aligned group’s base in Iraq | Military News

One killed, eight wounded in blast at Iran-aligned group’s base in Iraq | Military News

Blast hitting Popular Mobilisation Forces comes amid ongoing attacks on Iran-linked groups as regional tensions soar. One person has been killed and at least eight injured after a blast at a military base in Iraq used by the Iran-aligned Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF), the army said. The PMF said “the…

Are Chinese electric vehicles taking over the world? | Explainer News

Are Chinese electric vehicles taking over the world? | Explainer News

Western car makers, already bruised by the scramble among themselves for a share of the electric vehicle (EV) market, are facing a much more fearsome foe – China and its aggressive investment into the sector. Tesla, perhaps the best-known of the EV manufacturers in Western markets, saw first-quarter sales down…

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 786 | Russia-Ukraine war News

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 786 | Russia-Ukraine war News

As the war enters its 786th day, these are the main developments. Here is the situation on Saturday, April 20, 2024. Fighting Russia’s Ministry of Defence reported Ukrainian drone strikes overnight and into Saturday. It said 26 drones were detected over the Belgorod region, 10 over Bryansk, and eight over…

What does Israel have in its arsenal that it could use against Iran? | Israel War on Gaza News

What does Israel have in its arsenal that it could use against Iran? | Israel War on Gaza News

On Friday morning, Iranian air defences shot down three drones above its central province of Isfahan. Iran has yet to announce the results of its investigation into the incident, but the US said early on that Israel launched the attack. Israel has not commented despite speculation that it was behind…

North Korea conducts test on new ‘super-large warhead’: State media | Weapons News

North Korea conducts test on new ‘super-large warhead’: State media | Weapons News

Pyongyang says new warhead designed for cruise missiles, adding that a new anti-aircraft rocket was also tested. North Korea has conducted a test on a “super-large warhead” designed for a strategic cruise missile, state media reports, adding that it also launched a new type of anti-aircraft missile. “The DPRK Missile…

Ecuador weighs security, international arbitration in latest referendum | Elections News

Ecuador weighs security, international arbitration in latest referendum | Elections News

Quito, Ecuador – He was elected president at a time of crisis, as Ecuador’s murder rate skyrocketed and gang violence seeped across the country. Now, Ecuadorian leader Daniel Noboa is taking a plan of action to the voters, with an 11-part referendum on Sunday. The referendum includes a wide range…

What’s the solution to the rising tensions between Israel and Iran? | Conflict News

What’s the solution to the rising tensions between Israel and Iran? | Conflict News

The United States says it was warned in advance of the Israeli drone strike on Iran. Iran has shot down Israeli drones in the latest confrontation on Friday. There have been global calls for restraint – with both East and West fearful of what further conflict could mean for the…