President Volodymyr Zelenskyy: “First – we are preparing new defense agreements that will strengthen Ukraine’s combat aviation. This is part of our strategy to build a sufficiently strong Air Force within the Armed Forces of Ukraine to ensure our country’s long-term security. “It is important that all our state institutions and components of the Defense Forces involved in the preparation and subsequent implementation of the agreement be properly coordinated. “Second priority – meetings with leaders of the European community and our Coalition of the Willing will take place this week. Every country and every leader should clearly understand what can...

Rebuilding Syria after over a decade of civil war is expected to cost about $216 billion, the World Bank said in an assessment published Tuesday. The cost is almost ten times Syria’s 2024 gross domestic product. Syria’s civil war began in 2011 when mass protests against the government of then-President Bashar Assad were met with a brutal crackdown and spiraled into armed conflict. Assad was ousted in December in a lightning rebel offensive. The conflict destroyed large swaths of the country and battered critical infrastructure, including its electrical grid. The World Bank says the rebuilding may cost between $140 billion and $345 billion, but...

Vincent Kompany has signed a new two year contract extension with Bayern Munich, the club announced today. The Belgian manager joined Bayern at the start of the 2024–2025 season and made an immediate impact, guiding the team to reclaim the Bundesliga title in his first year. In his second season, he has continued that strong form, winning eleven consecutive matches so far. Kompany expressed his gratitude to the club in an official statement, thanking Bayern for their trust and support. “I’m grateful, honoured and would like to thank FC Bayern for the trust and the working environment they’ve given me...

In a renewed effort to promote a cleaner and healthier environment, ten local government chairmen across Lagos State have intensified their environmental sanitation campaigns, a Lagos Reporters investigation has revealed. Findings from the investigation indicate that these councils have scaled up activities aimed at clearing refuse, reclaiming public spaces from illegal dumpsites, and improving waste management systems across their communities. These efforts have not only enhanced the aesthetic appeal of several areas but also contributed to better public health conditions. Among the most active councils in maintaining clean and healthy environments, as identified by the Lagos Reporters investigation team, are...

“From Manchester with Light: Wishing a very Happy Diwali to all who celebrate “On this special occasion, we surprised a super fan in India with a very special gift all the way from Manchester” the football club wrote