Israel, Colombia announce mutual visa exemption from September
Israel and Colombia will waive advance visa requirements for travellers from 1 September as the two countries move to restore diplomatic and econom...
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić narrowly escaped a potentially dangerous situation when his vehicle lost a wheel while traveling to Mokrin. Local authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the incident.
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić narrowly escaped a potentially dangerous situation when the vehicle he was traveling in lost a wheel while en route to the village of Mokrin, located in the North Banat District of Vojvodina. The incident, which occurred during his routine journey, raised concerns, though Vučić was unharmed.
According to the president, the vehicle’s wheel issue may have been caused by a damaged or burst tire. He stated that local authorities would investigate the incident to determine its exact cause. "Whether it was a damaged or burst tire, as I suspect, or something else, the relevant authorities will have to determine. They will do so. I arrived in Mokrin and switched to another car," Vučić explained following the incident.
While there are suspicions surrounding the cause of the mishap, including the possibility of foul play, Serbian officials have not confirmed any intentional act. The potential for an assassination attempt has not been ruled out, although there is currently no concrete evidence to support such a claim.
Vučić’s swift recovery from the incident and his calm reassurances have helped to quell immediate concerns. Local security services are continuing their investigation, but for now, the situation remains under close scrutiny as authorities work to uncover the full details.
This incident has drawn attention to the ongoing security challenges faced by high-profile figures, highlighting the need for constant vigilance even during seemingly routine travel. The investigation continues as Vučić and local authorities await further information.
The collective-defence agreement between Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan signals that regional powers no longer want to rely solely on external security guarantees. Whether it becomes a stabilising deterrent or another axis of rivalry remains unresolved.
Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains limited on Thursday, with no increase in vessel crossings as U.S.-Iran talks to resolve the conflict remained stalled. Nine commodity vessels transited the key waterway on Wednesday, unchanged from the previous day, according to Kpler data.
Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has slowed, according to the latest data, as uncertainty over the waterway’s reopening kept most shipowners away. Six commodity vessels crossed the strait on Tuesday, down from nine the day before and below the 10-day daily average of 11.
Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top news stories for the 20th of August, covering the latest developments.
Russian ballistic missile strikes on Ukraine’s capital Kyiv has killed at least sixteen people and injured more than forty others, Ukrainian officials said, with fires reported across the city and Poland activating defensive air operations.
South African human rights and environmental groups have urged the government to block Israeli-linked Navitas Petroleum from acquiring a stake in a major offshore oil block, citing concerns over the war in Gaza and environmental risks.
Israel and Colombia will waive advance visa requirements for travellers from 1 September as the two countries move to restore diplomatic and economic relations following years of tensions over the war in Gaza.
Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains limited on Thursday, with no increase in vessel crossings as U.S.-Iran talks to resolve the conflict remained stalled. Nine commodity vessels transited the key waterway on Wednesday, unchanged from the previous day, according to Kpler data.
The United States imposed fresh sanctions on Hezbollah on Thursday, redesignating the Lebanese group over what Washington described as its actions on behalf of the Iranian government and targeting 10 people accused of moving cash for the group.
Australia on Thursday condemned Israel’s decision to close its criminal investigation into the deaths of Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom and six World Central Kitchen colleagues killed in Gaza in April 2024.
You can download the AnewZ application from Play Store and the App Store.
What is your opinion on this topic?
Leave the first comment