Azerbaijan and UAE sign key economic partnership deal in Abu Dhabi
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held a strategic meeting in Abu Dhabi....
Russia accuses Ukraine of repeatedly using anti-personnel mines on civilians and says Kyiv’s recent withdrawal from the Ottawa Convention will not change the conflict dynamics.
Moscow dismissed Ukraine’s withdrawal from the Ottawa Convention—a treaty banning the production and use of such mines—as ineffective in altering the battlefield.
Ukraine, which exited the treaty last month citing Russia’s tactics in the 40-month conflict, insists Russia has extensively used landmines during the war.
Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova accused Kyiv of failing to comply with treaty obligations even before the withdrawal, noting that Ukraine had been required to destroy its anti-personnel mine stockpiles since 2010 but did not. Zakharova also highlighted that Ukraine’s treaty withdrawal only takes effect after the conflict ends.
Meanwhile, NATO members Lithuania and Finland plan to begin domestic production of anti-personnel mines next year to supply themselves and Ukraine, reflecting concerns about Russian military threats. Both countries intend to formally leave the Ottawa Convention following a six-month withdrawal process.
Australian researchers have pioneered a low-cost and scalable plasma-based method to produce ammonia gas directly from air, offering a green alternative to the traditional fossil fuel-dependent Haber-Bosch process.
Archaeologists have uncovered a 3,500-year-old city in northern Peru that likely served as a key trade hub connecting ancient coastal, Andean, and Amazonian cultures.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen urged stronger sanctions and defence support for Ukraine as the EU's 18th sanctions package against Russia nears approval.
A deadly mass shooting early on Monday (7 July) in Philadelphia's Grays Ferry neighbourhood left three men dead and nine others wounded, including teenagers, as more than 100 shots were fired.
A series of earthquakes have struck Guatemala on Tuesday afternoon, leading authorities to advise residents to evacuate from buildings as a precaution against possible aftershocks.
On this week’s episode of Context, Dilek Tuna speaks with guests about Gaza ceasefire progress, Netanyahu’s reported relocation plan for Palestinians, and how regional diplomacy is evolving amid rising Israel-Iran tensions.
President Trump announced steep new tariffs on seven more countries starting 1 August, intensifying his push for what he calls "fair trade" amid rising global tensions.
Finland and Lithuania are set to begin domestic production of anti-personnel landmines next year after announcing plans to quit the Ottawa Convention, citing the threat from Russia.
Pope Leo has expressed the Vatican’s readiness to host peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, according to a statement released by the Holy See on Wednesday (July 9). The offer came during his meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Red Bull have sacked team principal Christian Horner and appointed Laurent Mekies as the Briton's replacement, the Formula One team announced on Wednesday.
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