Eurasia Press & News

Among other matters, they will discuss the NSO affair. Defense Minister Benny Gantz will travel to France this week to discuss spyware sold by Israeli cyber firm NSO that was allegedly used to target French President Emmanuel Macron. Macron’s phone was on a list of targets that were possibly under …

President Michel Aoun designated Mikati after the wealthy businessman secured the backing of a majority of lawmakers. Lebanon’s president has appointed Najib Mikati as the country’s new prime minister-designate after the billionaire businessman won the approval of a majority of lawmakers. The two-time prime minister secured 72 of 118 votes …

« La symphonie africaine de Poutine » (2/2). Productions de contenus audiovisuels, financement de médias locaux, parrainage d’influenceurs « anti-impérialistes », campagnes de propagande sur internet… Les moyens déployés par Moscou pour promouvoir son action sont innombrables. Ils sont plusieurs milliers, massés dans les travées du stade Barthélémy-Boganda de Bangui, …

The Imam Ali Division militia claimed two drones attacked one of its storage facilities near Najaf. Iraq’s military pushed back on a claim by a pro-Iran militia that one of the militia’s storage facilities in Najaf had been attacked by a drone. Iraq’s security media cell said that an explosion …

Following a White House meeting today between US President Joe Biden and Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi, the two side announced an agreement that the US combat mission in Iraq will end by Dec. 31, 2021. US President Joe Biden on Monday announced that the US military’s role in Iraq …

Egypt slams the Turkish plan to reopen the town of Varosha in the eastern part of the island of Cyprus, at a time when talks to normalize ties between the two countries have stalled. The Turkish plan to reopen the town of Varosha, located on the eastern side of Cyprus …

On the streets of Tunis, rumors and anticipation of July 25 demonstrations have been circulating for weeks. While July 25 is the anniversary of the true birth of Tunisia as an independent republic, this year the date saw widespread protests that climaxed with President Kais Saied suspending parliament and sacking …

Israel is perplexed over the recent statement by Russian Rear Adm. Vadim Kulit concerning the interception in Syria of alleged Israeli missiles. The claims by Russian Rear Adm. Vadim Kulit that Russian-made defense systems intercepted missiles fired last week by two Israeli F16 fighter jets toward targets near the Syrian …

China is currently the country with the most trading partners in the world, China even managed to beat America. However, this has not been able to change China’s position as the world’s economic leader by shifting America’s position. This makes relations between the two countries even more complicated.

Ankara is strengthening ties with Sahelian capitals, building mosques and hospitals and opening up export markets. Its defence pact with Niamey has led rivals to suspect its intentions. Turkey and other outside powers should do what they can to avoid unnecessary additional competition in the region.