April, 2021

• 23 April

  US Resumption Of Foreign Aid To The Palestinians – Analysis

  On April 7, 2021, Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced the Biden Administration’s plan to resume various forms of aid to the Palestinians that had been discontinued under the Trump Administration. Separately in March, the Biden Administration allocated $15 million in International Disaster Assistance for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) response …

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• 23 April

  Iran Makes Another Move In Central Asia – OpEd

  Concerned that Turkey is stealing a move on it after Azerbaijan’s victory in the latest round of Qarabagh fighting, Iran has become significantly more active on the diplomatic, economic and even security fronts in the Caucasus and Central Asia over the last four months. Several weeks ago, Iran and Tajikistan …

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• 23 April

  US Yemen envoy: Houthi attack on Americans in Saudi Arabia is ‘greatest fear’

  The US special envoy for Yemen gave an update to Congress on the Biden administration’s efforts to engage with Saudi Arabia and Iran-backed Houthi forces in the war-torn country. The US special envoy for Yemen, Timothy Lenderking, testified before Congress today on the war in Yemen. He specifically addressed US …

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• 23 April

  Freed War Crimes Convicts Become Public Servants in Bosnia

  There is no legislation preventing freed war criminals from being elected to office or appointed to a public service job in Bosnia and Herzegovina – but experts warn that the situation causes fear among war victims and undermines the rule of law. etails of the crimes of Blagoje Simic, a …

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• 23 April

  Erdogan fires trade minister amid scandal, reshuffles cabinet

  In a pair of midnight decrees Wednesday, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan dismissed Trade Minister Ruhsar Pekcan over an alleged nepotism scandal and began a long-rumored cabinet reshuffle. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Recep Erdogan began a long-rumored cabinet reshuffle Wednesday, dismissing two ministers and appointing three, with more high-level appointments …

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• 23 April

  North Macedonia to Upgrade Army Despite Economic Concerns

  Authorities look determined to equip the Balkan country’s outdated military with modern weapon systems – even if some query the cost in a time of economic difficulty. NATO’s newest member state, North Macedonia, which joined the alliance last year, is on the way to modernising its military, though doing so …

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• 23 April

  Loud explosion heard in central Israel, followed by airstrikes in Syria

  The Israel Defense Forces said a missile was fired towards Israel’s Negev desert from Syria, prompting an Israeli military response. A loud explosion caused by a missile strike was heard in Israel early Thursday morning, followed by reports of Israeli airstrikes in Syria. People in Jerusalem reported hearing a loud …

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• 23 April

  Torpedo: The Double Life of an Accused US-Albanian Drug Trafficker

  In 2018, Albanian prosecutors dropped a money laundering probe into Ylli Didani. Less than two years later, he was arrested in the US on charges of trafficking significant amounts of cocaine to Europe and laundering the proceeds. At first glance, Michigan resident Ylli Didani was a successful businessman with stakes …

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• 23 April

  As Ukraine Conflict Intensifies, Serb Volunteers Prepare for Battle

  Serbs who fought for Moscow-backed militias in the conflict in eastern Ukraine say they are ready to take up arms again as a massive Russian military build-up on the border raises fears of more violence. As the simmering conflict in Ukraine heats up again, there have been indications that volunteer …

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• 22 April

  EU Holds Talks Over Czech Claim That Russia Behind Arms Depot Blast

  European Union foreign ministers are holding talks over Czech claims that Russian military agents linked to the 2018 Skripal nerve-agent poisoning in Britain were behind an earlier explosion at a Czech arms depot explosion that killed two people. A total of 18 Russian diplomats are to leave Prague by the …

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