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Mikhail Bogdanov, Russia’s deputy foreign minister announced that the foreign ministers of Russia, Turkey, Syria, and Iran are going to hold talks possibly with the motive of forming a quad grouping. “On the agenda today is the organisation of a conference of the leaders of foreign affairs in a quadripartite format,” Bogdanov said. In December, Russia, Turkey, and Syria’s defence ministers met in Moscow to talk about the situation in Syria. At the beginning of the month, Russia expressed its desire to convene a “historic conference” with Iran, Syria, and Turkey. This could be a step towards improved relations between…

North Korea ProvokesSouth Responds to North Korea On Sunday, a day after North Korea launched an intercontinental ballistic missile, in an unexpected launch episode. The US and South Korea in response conducted a joint air drill featuring American strategic bombers. The drill, saw South Korean F-35A, F-15K, and American F-16 fighters accompany American B-1B bombers. It was described by South Korea as showcasing its “superior” military capabilities and preparedness to the allies. The South’s military released a statement saying that the exercise “boosted the joint operation capacity. Additionally, it reiterated the United States’ unshakable resolve to the defence of the…

General ThreatWarning Of More Attacks Four people were killed and fourteen injured after a police compound was stormed by a local Taliban suicide squad in Karachi, Pakistan. The compound housed the Police Chief’s office and the Saddar police station. Crossfire continued for hours as security personnel scoured a five-floor office building for the attackers. The militants were neutralised. Two were shot while one blew himself up. According to officials, the attack claimed the lives of two police officers, an army ranger, and a civilian sanitation worker. The attack is a major source of worry and embarrassment for the provincial government.…

On Friday, 11 days after the February 6 disastrous earthquake of 7.8 magnitude hit Turkey and Syria, stories of hope, heartbreak, grit and determination continue to emerge. The death toll climbed to 44,000 as recent reports suggest that heart-wrenching voices can still be heard beneath the rubble. Stories of Survival Defying the odds of survival, a 17-year-old girl, identified as Aleyna lmez is being hailed as the “miracle girl”. She was rescued alive from the wreckage in Turkey on Thursday, a whopping 248 hours after the earthquake. Media reports say that Aleyna was seen shaking her head and smiling when…

As the February 24 anniversary of the Russia-Ukraine war approaches, fresh strikes on Ukraine in the wee hours of Thursday morning rattle the country once again.  Russia’s missiles attack Pavlohrad, UkraineRussia’s missiles attack Lviv, UkraineThe Belarus Angle Missiles attack Pavlohrad, Ukraine Russia fired 36 missiles at targets in north, west, south, east, and central Ukraine. Ukrainian officials claim 16 missiles were destroyed by the Ukrainian authorities. This including eight Kalibr missiles launched from a vessel in the Black Sea. These were shot down by air defences in the south. The missile attacks affected  Pavlohrad, a Ukrainian city in the Dnipropetrovsk…