French President Emmanuel Macron recently sparked outrage by accusing African countries of “ forgetting to thank France for its help in the fight against terrorism in the Sahel .” During a speech broadcast on the Élysée Palace’s social media page, Macron went so far as to claim that without French military intervention, none of the current African leaders in that region would govern sovereign nations today. Such remarks have generated considerable controversy, drawing indignation from African leaders and citizens alike. In my view, these comments reflect a profound misunderstanding of Africa’s past and present, as well as a troubling sense of entitlement on the part of the French government.
On January 7, President Ilham Aliyev, in an interview with local television channels, once again offered his advices to the Armenian side, News.az reports citing Azertac.
JetBlue announced on Tuesday that two bodies were discovered in the landing gear compartment of one of its airliners after a flight from New York to Florida, News.az reports citing Gulf news.
“The Soros era has ended in America as well. The Biden administration was, in fact, governed by the Soros method of governance,” President Ilham Aliyev said during an interview with local TV channels on January 7, News.az reports citing Azertac.
The Ministry of Interior, in coordination with the General Civil Aviation Authority, the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority, and relevant entities, has announced that the use of drones by individuals will be permitted starting January 7, 2025, under specific conditions to ensure safety and community protection, News.az reports citing Gulf Today.
The toppling of Bashar al Assad and the regime change in Syria within two weeks of the opposition's advancements from Idlib and Daraa came as a shock to many. Assad's ouster came after 13 years of civil war. But it is actually the result of a process that started some 100 years ago, News.az reports citing TRT World.
UAE-based Damac Properties has made a $20 billion investment in the United States to construct data centers nationwide, as announced by president-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday. Hussain Sajwani, founder and chairman of the Dubai-based real estate developer, stated that the investment could increase if the market conditions are favorable, News.az reports citing The National.
US President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday referred to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan as a "friend" whom he respects, News.az reports citing Anadolu agency.
NATO will deploy approximately 10 ships to protect critical underwater infrastructure in the Baltic Sea by the end of the week, Finnish newspaper Yle reported on Tuesday, News.az reports citing Politico.
