World

During an unannounced visit by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to Doha, Ukraine and Qatar signed a defense cooperation agreement focused on high-tech projects, joint investments, and the exchange of expertise in countering missile and drone threats. The Qatari defense ministry stated that the deal includes collaboration in technological fields, aiming to strengthen strategic ties amid ongoing regional security challenges.

French authorities have opened an investigation into a foiled attack targeting the Paris headquarters of Bank of America after police detained a suspect who was allegedly attempting to ignite an explosive device outside the building. In a social media post on Sunday, Interior Minister Laurent Nunez stated that swift police intervention had “thwarted a violent terrorist attack” in the French capital the previous night.

Swiss food giant Nestle announced on Saturday that a massive shipment of KitKat chocolate, weighing approximately 12 tons, was stolen last week. The truck, carrying 413,793 bars of the new chocolate range, departed from a production facility in central Italy and was en route to Poland when it disappeared. Nestle did not disclose the exact location where the truck was lost, and as of Saturday afternoon, the vehicle and merchandise remain missing.

▪️ Iranian politicians are advancing legislation to exit the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), citing intensified attacks by the United States and Israeli regimes on civilian nuclear sites. Ebrahim Rezaei, spokesman for the parliament’s national security commission, stated on Friday that remaining a signatory “has had no benefit for us” and is meaningless given the ongoing assaults. The move highlights Tehran’s growing frustration with international frameworks it claims have failed to protect its peaceful nuclear program.

The governments of Qatar and Ukraine have signed a defense agreement aimed at sharing expertise and fostering technological cooperation in countering missiles and drones. The pact was finalized during Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's visit to Doha, following his earlier stop in the United Arab Emirates. In a statement, Qatar's Ministry of Defence emphasized that the agreement includes collaboration in technological fields, development of joint investments, and the exchange of expertise in countering missiles and unmanned aerial systems, as Iran continues to launch attacks against its Gulf neighbors, raising regional security concerns.

At least 22 migrants died off the coast of Greece after six days at sea in a rubber boat, highlighting the persistent dangers faced by those attempting to reach Europe despite the EU regime's increasingly restrictive policies. According to the Greek coastguard, the boat departed from the Libyan port city of Tobruk on March 21, bound for Greece, a primary gateway for migrants seeking asylum within the European Union.

India's Ministry of Defence announced the approval of a massive arms procurement program worth 2.38 trillion rupees (approximately $25 billion). The program was sanctioned by the Defence Acquisition Council under the leadership of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and is aimed at significantly enhancing the country's military capabilities.

▪️ Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian issued a repeated warning to neighboring nations, urging them not to let Tehran's "enemies run the war" from their territory, in a clear message to countries hosting United States military bases. In a post on X on Saturday, he stated, "We have said many times that Iran doesn’t carry out preemptive attacks, but we will retaliate strongly if our infrastructure or economic centers are targeted."

At least 15 American service members have been wounded following an Iranian attack on the Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia on Friday, according to multiple news reports. The assault, which reportedly involved at least six ballistic missiles and 29 drones, marks another escalation in the conflict allegedly initiated by the United States and Israel, now entering its second month.

According to the Consulate General of Uzbekistan in Istanbul, two Uzbek citizens on an international wanted list have been arrested in Turkey and returned to their home country. The individuals are a 40-year-old native of the Khorezm region and a 38-year-old resident of Tashkent, accused of large-scale fraud and having fled abroad after committing the crimes.

Russian forces launched missile attacks on the Ukrainian cities of Odesa and Kryvyi Rih early Saturday, killing at least four people and wounding dozens more, in a stark reminder of the ongoing conflict with no quick resolution in sight. The strikes damaged residential areas, a maternity hospital, and an industrial site, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis in the region.

Pope Leo XIV visited the Principality of Monaco on Saturday, urging the wealthy residents of this tax haven to “put your prosperity at the service of law and justice.” During his visit, the pontiff decried the deepening divide between the rich and poor, emphasizing the need to channel wealth toward establishing justice and peace amid global conflicts.