Secretary Austin’s 12th Indo-Pacific Visit: Strengthening U.S. Partnerships
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III initiated his twelfth Indo-Pacific visit, focusing on strengthening U.S. partnerships in Australia, the...
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UAE Condemns Terrorist Attack on Chad’s Presidential Palace
The UAE condemned the terrorist attack on Chad's Presidential Palace in N'Djamena, expressing its firm rejection of violence and extending...
Re-membering South Sudan: Pathway to Sustainable Peace
This article examines the enduring crises in South Sudan, emphasizing the need for a process of re-membering to address historical...
Magnitude 5.5 Earthquake Hits Ethiopia, GFZ Reports
On January 11, 2025, a 5.5 magnitude earthquake struck near Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, at a shallow depth of 10 km....
King Abdullah II Congratulates Lebanon’s President Joseph Aoun on Election
King Abdullah II of Jordan congratulated Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun on his election during a phone call, wishing him success...
Qatar Considers Funding Public Sector Salary Increases in Post-Assad Syria
Qatar is negotiating to fund increases in public sector salaries in Syria following the ousting of Bashar al-Assad. This move...
King Abdullah Congratulates Lebanon’s President Joseph Aoun on His Election
King Abdullah of Jordan congratulated Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun on his recent election, expressing wishes for his success and emphasizing...
Jayapal Supports Extension of TPS for Vulnerable Nationals from Venezuela, Sudan, Ukraine, and El Salvador
U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal celebrates the DHS's announcement to extend Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuela, Sudan, Ukraine, and El...
Lebanon’s Caretaker PM to Visit Syria for Historic Diplomatic Meeting
Lebanon's caretaker PM Najib Mikati will meet Syria's de facto leader Ahmed al-Sharaa in Damascus, marking the first Lebanese governmental...
Magnitude 3.7 Earthquake Hits Off San Francisco Coast, Prompting Preparedness Reminders
A magnitude 3.7 earthquake struck west of San Francisco, with no significant injuries or damage reported. Occurring at 7:02 a.m.,...
