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Iran rebukes Russia’s support for Zangezur Corridor amid rising tensions in South Caucasus
Iran, on September 5, 2024, criticized Russia’s support for the Zangezur Corridor project in the South Caucasus, which aims to provide Azerbaijan with direct access to its Nakhchivan exclave by bypassing Armenia. Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi declared that any threats to regional territorial integrity or boundary changes are unacceptable…
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Bangladesh calls for ousted Prime Minister’s return to face trial for atrocities
Prof. Muhammad Yunus, Chief Adviser of Bangladesh’s interim government, has called for the return of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from India to face trial for alleged atrocities. In a recent interview with the Press Trust of India released on September 5, 2024, Yunus highlighted the interim government’s determination to…
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Indonesian police detain seven over foiled attack on Pope Francis
Indonesian police have detained seven people in connection with a failed plot to attack Pope Francis, who recently completed the first part of his Asia-Pacific tour. The arrests took place in Jakarta, Bogor, Bekasi, West Sumatra, and the Bangka Belitung Islands. The detainees, found with items such as bows, arrows,…
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China pleages $51 billion to Africa, including infrastructure and job creation
On September 5, 2024 during the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Summit in Beijing, Chinese president Xi Jinping, , announced that China will provide Africa nearly $51 billion over the next three years in funding, support infrastructure projects and create at least 1 million jobs.
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U.S. responds to Russian efforts to undermine U.S. democracy
In a press briefing held on September 4, 2024, the Department of State alleged Russia of using covert means to influence U.S. elections. The press briefing further alleges the RT (formerly Russia Today) of paying unwitting Americans to spread Kremlin propaganda. In response, the U.S. Department of State is (a)…
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FBI uncovers Kremlin’s campaign to discredit the U.S. and weaken support for Ukraine
The U.S. government, on September 4, 2024, indicted two Russian citizens and seized over 30 internet domains allegedly linked to efforts to influence American elections. The FBI’s court filings revealed that the Russian operation also targeted politicians, businesspeople, journalists, and influencers in Germany, France, Italy, and the U.K. The Kremlin’s…
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Bangladesh Chief Adviser calls for Sheikh Hasina’s return from India for trial
Prof. Muhammad Yunus, Chief Adviser of Bangladesh’s interim government, has called for the return of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from India to face trial for alleged atrocities. In a recent interview with the Press Trust of India released on September 5, 2024, Yunus highlighted the interim government’s determination to…
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Xi Jinping unveils $51 billion plan to finance Africa, including infrastructure and job creation
Chinese president Xi Jinping, on September 5, 2024, announced China’s plan to significantly increase support for Africa over the next three years. China will provide nearly $51 billion in funding, support infrastructure projects, and create at least 1 million jobs. This pledge, made during the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation Summit…
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U.S. Unveils New Measures against Russian Covert Efforts to Influence U.S. Elections
In a press briefing held on September 4, 2024, the Department of State’s spokesperson Matthew Miller has made accusations about new Russian efforts to undermine the United States’ democracy. Miller further mentioned that the Department of Justice revealed that RT (formerly Russia Today) is now using covert means to influence…
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