Russian President Vladimir Putin was expected Wednesday in Kazakhstan for talks on energy projects in the central Asian state which he called a strong ally ahead of his arrival.While Putin’s international travels have been limited since Russia’s all-out military offensive in Ukraine in 2022, he has been a regular visitor to Central Asia.Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has highlighted the friendship between the two countries while also making wary comments about…

World leaders have welcomed a ceasefire deal between Israel and Lebanese militant group Hezbollah, which came into force on Wednesday morning (0200 GMT). Here are key reactions from around the world.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday said efforts to secure a ceasefire in Lebanon were “in the final stages”, and added that a deal could help end the Gaza conflict.”We’re not there yet, but I believe we are in the final stages,” Blinken told reporters after a meeting near Rome with G7 counterparts, adding that “by de-escalating tensions in the region, it can also help us to end…

On Monday, the foreign minister’s Group of Seven (G7) nations gathered near Rome for a crucial two-day summit aimed at addressing pressing global issues, with a particular focus on the Middle East. The discussions will shift later to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine as the ministers seek to forge a unified response to the challenges facing both regions. Hosted by Italy’s Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani, this significant meeting brings together…

In honour of the 20th Guinness World Records Day, Rumeysa Gelgi, the world’s tallest woman, and Jyoti Amge, the shortest woman, met for the first time at the Savoy Hotel in London. Jyoti Amge, shortest woman, and Rumeysa Gelgi, tallest woman, meet for the first time and share afternoon tea They shared tea and were presented with Icon certificates by Guinness World Records. In a video shared on Friday, November…

Israeli airstrikes Saturday killed at least 20 people and injured dozens in central Beirut as diplomats scrambled to broker a cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah. Lebanon’s Health Ministry said the death toll in the country’s capital could rise as emergency responders dig through the rubble looking for survivors. DNA tests are being used to identify the victims, it said, adding that 66 people were wounded. The pre-dawn strikes, which destroyed…

SpaceX successfully launched its massive Starship rocket from Boca Chica, Texas, midweek, a milestone in advancing space exploration. However, the mission faced a hiccup as the Super Heavy booster failed to land as planned. The event drew significant attention, with US President-elect Donald Trump present, reflecting his growing ties with SpaceX CEO Elon Musk. Musk, who supported Trump’s presidential campaign, recently joined a government initiative focused on efficiency. Standing 122…

US President-elect, Donald Trump is considering sanctions against a British lawyer over the International Criminal Court’s arrest warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu. The Hague-based court is facing a major international backlash for its decision to issue a warrant for the Israeli prime minister and Yoav Gallant, the former Israeli defence minister. Mike Waltz, who will serve as Trump’s national security adviser, said the court had “no credibility” and promised “a strong…

After an international arrest warrant was issued for him, Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu faces arrest if he travels to the UK, the prime minister’s official spokesman has indicated. According to BBC, a No 10 Downing Street spokesman refused to comment on the specific case but said the government would fulfil its “legal obligations.” The International Criminal Court (ICC) issued an arrest warrant for Netanyahu, along with Israel’s former defence…

Italy, the Netherlands, and Canada have announced that they would comply with the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant. The ICC issued the warrants on Thursday, accusing Netanyahu and Gallant of war crimes and crimes against humanity during the war in Gaza. A warrant was also issued for Mohammed Deif, the military chief of the Palestinian resistance group,…

At least five Russian Wagner mercenaries were killed on November 21 when a patrol was ambushed by militants from the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) near Djiguibombo, between Bandiagara and Bankass in the Mopti region. Zagazola understand that the ambush occurred along the strategic “Snake Road” and resulted in the loss of two light armoured vehicles, which were seized by the attackers. The JNIM has claimed…

In what appears a legal win for the President-elect Donald Trump as he prepares to return to the White House, the judge in his criminal hush money case ordered on Friday that sentencing be delayed indefinitely. The incoming president was convicted of 34 felony counts in May after a jury found he had fraudulently manipulated business records to cover up an alleged sexual encounter with a porn star ahead of…