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Russia is ready to provide assistance to Philippines

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After the president of the Philippines announced a separation from the US on Thursday, Igor Khovaev, Russian Ambassador to Philippines, affirmed that Moscow is ready to provide assistance to and fully cooperate with Manila. The ambassador assured the news outlet that Moscow would not interfere with the domestic affairs of a sovereign state.

He also said that Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte impressed Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev during a meeting in Laos last month, and that Moscow supports the leader’s fight against illegal drugs and criminality. Despite 65 years of close partnership, relations between the US and the Philippines have soured in recent months over Duterte’s controversial “war on drugs” which has led to the death of at least 3600 people since May.

Duterte criticized US President Barack Obama’s “arrogance” earlier this month, as he announced a trip to China to discuss partnership projects. It was from China that he would later announce the separation from the US.

Peshmerga leaders will not enter Mosul, leaving the job to the Iraqi army

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The International Rescue Committee said it had spoken to residents inside the besieged city, who had been stockpiling white cloths to wave in surrender when anti-Isis forces eventually enter the city. The IRC also said the old and infirm were struggling to breathe properly in Mosul because of the toxic smoke of oil fires. Peshmerga leaders have said they will not enter Mosul, leaving that role to the Iraqi army, which is anxious to use the campaign as a nation-building moment, two years after it too fled the area.

“They can have Mosul,” said one Peshmerga officer, three miles behind the front. “We don’t want it. All we want is the Kurdish land that Saddam took from us. After that, we can build a real country.”

Istraeli newspaper announces economic collaboration between Istrael and Egypt

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On Tuesday, the Israeli newspaper Yedioth Ahronoth said that Israel is preparing for a series of projects on a large scale with Egypt, after several years of economic cooperation suspension, Aswat Masriya reports. The newspaper added that joint negotiations on projects do not only reflect rapprochement between Egypt and Israel but also reflect Egypt’s urgent need for infrastructure development in light of the severe economic crisis that threatens the political stability of the country

Aleppo bombing: the EU might sanction Russia

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The EU could threaten Russia with sanctions over the bombing of Aleppo, according to a draft EU summit communique seen by the Guardian. Arriving at the summit in Brussels on Thursday, Theresa May had urged fellow leaders to press the Kremlin to stop its “appalling, sickening” atrocities in Syria. The prime minister said Europe needed to take a “robust and united stance” in the face of Russian aggression.

EU sources do not expect a decision on Thursday night, but want to ensure the threat is on the table. If sanctions were agreed, diplomats would draw up a list of Russian names and organizations that would be subject to travel bans and asset freezes.

Possible terrorist motorcyclist attacks pedestrians outside the Old City

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Police opened an investigation into a possible terrorist attack after a 22-year-old male Arab resident of Silwan, who was riding a motorcycle on Wednesday night, struck and then proceeded to attack two male Jewish pedestrians on a major thoroughfare outside Jerusalem’s Old City. According to the Police Spokesman Micky Rosenfeld, the incident took place on Derech Hebron, when the unidentified suspect collided with the pedestrians, and then attacked both men with his helmet and fist.

Armed clashes in Balata refugee camp after Palestinian security forces raid

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Palestinian security forces early on Friday raided the Balata refugee camp in the occupied West Bank city of Nablus for several hours. According to the governor, security forces carried out a security operation injuring at least seven Palestinians after armed clashes erupted between Palestinian forces and the residents of the camp. The aim of the security activity was to enter into any area to impose security, despite such measures often lead to deadly clashes with residents in the camp.

Nigeria: Banned Shiite group appeals in court

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A newly banned Shiite group in northern Nigeria said on Thursday it was appealing in court against the government decision that observers are warning could spark sustained violence. The Islamic Movement in Nigeria said the ban by Kaduna state officials violates Nigerians’ rights to religious freedom. The ban, announced earlier this month, was made official by its publication on Wednesday. Tensions with the Shiite population are high after the army gunned down more than 300 people in an attack in December on the Islamic Movement in Nigeria’s headquarters. The government has said the group provoked the attack, with the military accusing it of trying to assassinate the country’s army chief. A claim that human rights groups have called unbelievable.

83 Nigerian soldiers still missing days after Boko Haram attack

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At least 83 Nigerian soldiers are still missing days after they came under a Boko Haram attack on Tuesday. The latest update from several military personnel, follows the report on how Nigerian troops drowned in a river as they scampered for safety in front of a superior firepower from the terrorists. While about 20 of the fleeing soldiers were later rescued, several others were fatally wounded after Boko Haram opened fire on them when they jumped into the Yobe River. Military sources said the troops could not withstand Boko Haram because they had only two light armour tanks to work with.

Mali: the former rebels and the UN Mission welcomed the "progress" in the implementation of the peace agreement

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Today, the former Tuareg group of rebels in northern Mali and the UN Mission (Minusma) met to implement the peace agreement, expressing the hope of restarting a process that they accumulated for months. Coordination of movements of Azawad (CMA, former rebels) paid tribute to the government which last week adopted the draft decree appointing the members of the interim authorities to manage the five northern administrative regions under agreement.

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