16 July 2025

Syria announces ceasefire and security measures in As-Suwayda

According to the ministry’s statement, the agreement stipulates an immediate halt to all military operations, a commitment from all parties to cease escalation and attacks against security forces and checkpoints, and the deployment of internal security and police units across As-Suwayda and its surrounding areas.
Four killed in Bangladesh following clashes in Hasina's hometown

At least four people were killed in Bangladesh on Wednesday after clashes erupted between police and supporters of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, according to authorities.
President Ilham Aliyev and Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov hold joint dinner
Russian attack on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure injures at least 15

Russia launched heavy strikes on four Ukrainian cities overnight into Wednesday, injuring at least 15 people in an attack primarily aimed at energy infrastructure, according to officials.
Canada moving from reliance to resilience amid new steel tariffs, says premier

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on Wednesday that Canada will revise its trade rules and invest in domestic production to safeguard its steel industry, marking a significant shift away from dependence on the US.
Rare 'kiwi' spotted in New Zealand for first time in 50 years
Russia to fine users for accessing "extremist" content

Russia’s State Duma Committee on State Building and Legislation has moved forward with a bill that would impose liability on internet users who access "extremist" content online.
Shoigu: NATO remains a key threat to Russia’s security

In an interview with the Kommersant daily on Wednesday, Russian Security Council Secretary Sergey Shoigu stated that a key threat to Russia’s national security continues to come from the North Atlantic alliance.
Gunmen kill at least 20 in central Nigeria attack, officials confirm

No one immediately claimed responsibility for the killings, but such attacks are frequent in northern Nigeria, where local herders and farmers often clash over limited access to land and water.
Yemen seizes record number of Iranian weapons intended for Houthis, says U.S. CENTCOM

U.S. Central Command reported that its Yemeni partners successfully intercepted a "massive Iranian weapons shipment" intended for the Houthi rebels in Yemen.