MOSCOW, 1 March 2025 (BSS/AFP) – Many Russians in Moscow have welcomed Donald Trump’s confrontation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, expressing optimism that the US leader’s apparent shift towards the Kremlin could help bring an end to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. “Frankly speaking, it was very satisfying to see him receive such a rebuke […]

PARIS, 1 March 2025 – Following multiple delays, Europe’s Ariane 6 rocket is set to undertake its inaugural commercial mission on Monday, launching a French military intelligence satellite into orbit. The launch, which will take place from the Kourou spaceport in French Guiana, is a critical step in Europe’s pursuit of security autonomy, particularly in […]

NEW DELHI, 1 March 2025 (BSS/AFP) – Vehicles over 15 years old will soon be prohibited from refuelling in New Delhi, the city’s government announced on Saturday, as part of a broader strategy to address the capital’s alarming air pollution crisis. New Delhi is consistently ranked among the most polluted cities in the world, with […]

Torkham, 1 March 2025 – The Torkham border crossing has remained closed for the eighth consecutive day, bringing trade and transit to a standstill and leaving hundreds of travellers stranded on both sides. The prolonged closure has caused severe disruptions for traders and commuters who rely on the crossing as a vital link between Afghanistan […]

New York, 1 March 2025 (KHAAMA) – The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has concluded a five-day exhibition at its headquarters in New York, aimed at raising global awareness of the worsening water crisis in Afghanistan. The event, which ran from 24 to 28 February, sought to draw attention to the dire shortages […]

WASHINGTON, 1 March 2025 (BSS/AFP) – US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has called on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to apologise following a heated exchange with President Donald Trump during their recent Oval Office meeting. Speaking in an interview with CNN on Friday, Rubio criticised Zelensky for what he described as an unproductive discussion, stating […]

SAINT-DENIS DE LA RÉUNION, 1 March 2025 (BSS/AFP) – At least four people have died as a result of Cyclone Garance’s destructive passage over the Indian Ocean island of La Réunion, French authorities confirmed on Saturday. The body of a man was discovered trapped beneath one of the thousands of trees uprooted by ferocious winds […]

Washington, 1st March 2025 – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with US President Donald Trump in Washington on Friday to sign an agreement granting the United States access to Ukraine’s deposits of rare earth minerals. However, following a heated exchange with Trump and Vice-President JD Vance, Zelensky left early, and the White House subsequently announced […]

WASHINGTON, 28 February 2025 (BSS/AFP) – Elon Musk has expressed his belief that US Vice President JD Vance will one day ascend to the presidency, following in the footsteps of his current superior, Donald Trump. “Best VP ever and our future President,” the billionaire entrepreneur posted on his social media platform, X, on Friday. Musk, […]