(2024-03-18). Failed ICJ Case Against Russia Backfires. popularresistance.org As January became February, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) delivered a pair of legal body blows to Ukraine and its Western backers. First, on January 31, it ruled on a case brought by Kiev against Russia in 2017, which accused Moscow of presiding over a campaign of "terrorism" in Donbas, including the July 2014 downing of MH17. It also charged that Russia racially discriminated against Ukrainian and Tatar residents of Crimea following its reunification with Moscow. | The ICJ summarily rejected most charges. Then, on February 2, the Court made a preliminary judgment in a case where Kiev accused Moscow of…
(2024-03-18). Syria Condemns U.S. Destructive Policies #Syria #Condemns #U.S. #Destructive #Policies #USA #Russia #US #President #Biden #Ukraine #War #Palestine #Gaza #Israel #. menafn.com (MENAFN – Nam News Network) | DAMASCUS, Mac 18 (NNN-SANA) Syria's Foreign Ministry, yesterday strongly denounced a recent joint statement by the United States, Britain, France, and Germany, as the …
(2024-03-18). India and Russia Forge Ahead with New Rupee-Ruble Deal, Reinforcing Historic Ties. infobrics.org India and Russia have launched a new Rupee-Ruble exchange mechanism, a significant step in their partnership aimed at boosting trade and economic resilience…
(2024-03-18). Will BRICS Launch A New World In 2024? popularresistance.org Across the Global South, countries are lining up to join the multipolar BRICS and the Hegemon-free future it promises. The onslaught of interest has become an unavoidable theme of discussion during this crucial year of the Russian presidency of what, for the moment, is BRICS-10. | Indonesia and Nigeria are among the top tiers of candidates likely to join. The same applies to Pakistan and Vietnam. Mexico is in a very complex bind: how to join without summoning the ire of the Hegemon. | And then there's the new candidacy on a roll: Yemen, which enjoys plenty of support from Russia, China, and Iran.
(2024-03-18). The difference between wanting to and being able to. indybay.org The war has exacted an enormous price in terms of human lives, destruction, economic and political collateral damage in Ukraine, in the EU and worldwide. Its continuation would further increase the horrors.The war has changed shape: it has become a proxy war and a war of world order between the West and Russia.
(2024-03-18). Putin Achieves Re-Election With 87.32 Percent of the Votes. telesurenglish.net As of Monday morning, Russia's Central Election Commission had counted 95.04 percent of the votes cast in Sunday's election. So far, President Vladimir Putin has obtained 87.32 percent of the votes, which allows his re-election to hold office during the period 2024-2030. | RELATED: | "It is a truly exceptional result for President Putin," said Russian Presidency spokesman Dmitri Peskov, who rejected doubts sown by the United States an…
(2024-03-18). EU to sign $8.06B off to Egypt in a funding package. albawaba.com ALBAWABA — After Egypt stated last month that the UAE would invest $35 billion along its Mediterranean coast, in accordance to a senior European Commission official, AFP reports that the European Union has decided to provide financially struggling Egypt with an economic assistance package worth 7.4 billion euros ($8 billion), which is scheduled to be inked in Cairo on Sunday.Prior to the anticipated signature, an official told reporters on condition of anonymity that the cash includes a grant specifically for immigration difficulties and intends to assist Europe shift farther away from Russian gas with Egyp…
(2024-03-18). Russia-China relations will become stronger, Vladimir Putin says in post-election victory speech. scmp.com Vladimir Putin spoke about relations with China after he won Russia's presidential election by a landslide.
(2024-03-18). Post factum about the Russia president election. eng.belta.by A record high result and a record high turnout… These are the results of the Russia president election. The counting of votes continues, but the winner is already clear. The incumbent president of Russia, Vladimir Putin, is gaining more than 87% of the vote. Voter turnout exceeded 74%, which was the highest in the history of modern Russia.
(2024-03-18). Ramadan in Gaza, Malaysians feel the pinch, Taylor Swift's impersonator: 6 weekend reads you may have missed. scmp.com From the devaluation of Malaysia's ringgit to a Taylor Swift impersonator making a mark in Singapore, here are stories you may have missed over the weekend.
(2024-03-18). Sino-Russian lab to help advance Siberian tiger conservation. ecns.cn A Sino-Russian joint research laboratory for Siberian tiger conservation will better implement the international cooperation strategy between China and Russia on cross-border tiger and leopard protection.
(2024-03-18). Results of Russian elections announced amidst 129-country interference. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – According to preliminary exit polls published by the Central Election Commission, Vladimir Putin has won the Russian presidential election with a commanding 87.8% of the vote.In the westernmost part of the Russian Federation, the Kaliningrad region, polls closed at 9: 00 PM Moscow time on the final day of the three-day election.More than 80 regions held voting sessions, using both in-person and online technological voting. There was remote voting in 29 areas, including Moscow, the capital.With a strong voting participation of more than 74%, Putin was proclaimed the winner, demonstrating the broad suppor…
newagebd.net (2024-03-18). Oxfam accuses Israel of 'intentionally' blocking aid to Gaza 
Anti-poverty charity Oxfam on Monday accused Israel of intentionally preventing the delivery of aid into Gaza during its war with Hamas, in violation of international humanitarian law
zawya.com (2024-03-18). Oxfam says Israel 'deliberately' blocking aid to GazaIt alleged that Israel was defying an order by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in January to boost aid in Gaza
english.palinfo.com (2024-03-18). To force Israel to deliver aid to Gaza, Human Rights Watch urges halt to Israeli armament 
The Human Rights Watch organization stated that countries must impose sanctions on Israel and prevent its arming in order to comply with the International Court of Justice's order to deliver basic assistance and services to the Palestinians in Gaza.
(2024-03-18). President Putin Overwhelmingly Wins Russia's Election, Venezuela Sends Congratulations (+High Turnout). orinocotribune.com Caracas ( The voting process began on Friday, and the polling stations closed at 9: 00 p.m. this Sunday, March 17, putting…
(2024-03-18). Lukashenko calls Putin to congratulate him on his convincing victory. eng.belta.by On behalf of the entire Belarusian people and personally, Aleksandr Lukashenko congratulated his Russian counterpart on his convincing victory in the election.
(2024-03-18). Suman 31.645 los palestinos asesinados por ataques israelíes. telesurtv.net Al menos 92 personas murieron en las últimas 24 horas, según un comunicado del ministerio, añadiendo que otras 73.676 personas han resultado heridas desde el inicio del bombardeo sionista.
(2024-03-18). Russian woman kidnapped while traveling through Mexico's northeast. albawaba.com ALBAWABA The Russian embassy in Mexico has reported that a woman from Russia was allegedly kidnapped while traveling through Mexico's northeast region. The embassy disclosed this information on Saturday, citing local media reports.The woman, whose identity has not been revealed, was said to have embarked on a journey from Monterrey to the city of Reynosa, accompanied by Mexican acquaintances, as per the embassy's statement released on its social media platform, X.Sobre el secuestro de una ciudadana rusa en México | Actualmente, los medios de comunicación informan que una ciudadana rusa fue secuestrada en el Norte…
(2024-03-18). EU, Egypt agree 7.4 bn euro deal focussed on energy, migration. newarab.com 
The EU chief and five European leaders visited The deal will include billions in credit over coming years for highly indebted Egypt, and stepping up energy sales that could help Europe "move further away from Russian gas", said a senior European Commission…
(2024-03-18). Russia 'won't stop at Ukraine,' Biden says in meeting with Polish leaders. presstv.ir Biden warns Russia will not stop at invading Ukraine.
(2024-03-18). Russia repels 35 Ukrainian drone attacks in several regions. presstv.ir Russia says it has intercepted and downed 35 Ukrainian drones that targeted several regions across the country, including Moscow.
(2024-03-18). Putin wins Russia's presidential election with landslide, getting about 88% of vote. presstv.ir Russia's incumbent president wins the country's presidential election with a landslide, getting about 88 percent of the vote.
(2024-03-18). Russians living in Iran cast ballots in presidential elections. presstv.ir Russian citizens living in Iran are casting their ballots at the Russian embassy in Tehran, as voting is underway in a three-day presidential election.
(2024-03-18). Can NATO Survive a Loss in Ukraine? sonar21.com 
Killing off a bureaucracy — whether civilian or military — is nigh impossible. But the impending defeat of Ukraine on the battlefield by Russia presents one of those watershed moments in history where the raison d'etre of NATO will be exposed as a fraud. Much has been made in recent months about NATO's supposed growing strength by citing the addition of Sweden and Finland as new NATO members. But this is illusory. |