News from Iran, world / Iran joins trade jet makers club; Media suppression in US, Libya prone to chaos
Pars Today- Making progress in manufacturing the first fully Iranian trade jet, the Islamic Republic will soon join the limited club of makers of trade planes in the world. Hossein Shokri, Secretary of Headquarters for Development of Airspace Knowledge-based Economy, informed of manufacturing the first Iranian jet and announced, "The primary samples of different parts of this airplane, including fuselage, wing and advanced avionic systems, have been unveiled."
In continuation of this news package of Pars Today, you are going to read about numerous global crises from the Gaza Strip, Ukraine, the US, India and Libya:
Famine crisis in Gaza: Siege threatening millions of souls
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) has once again sounded the alarm for immediate halting of the siege on the Gaza Strip. After 19 months of clashes, homelessness, and harsh restrictions on humanitarian aid, the people of Gaza are facing famine. According to UNRWA, many families have become homeless several times and are unable to meet their basic needs any more. Children are suffering from serious malnutrition and some are not able even to cry. This situation has been described as "Unprecedented human crisis" by Oxfam.
Ukraine and Taurus missiles game: Germany against Russian pressures
Tensions have escalated in Europe over the Ukrainian war. German Foreign Minister, Johann Wadephul, refused to give a clear answer to the likely sending of Taurus long-range missiles to Ukraine in case of rejection of the 30-day ceasefire by Russia. Russian Prime Minister, Vladimir Putin, has rejected the ceasefire proposal and called for direct talks with Kiev. The German conservative government, led by Joachim-Friedrich Mertz, has adopted a different approach from the former administration of Olaf Scholz and informed of his preparedness to send missiles through coordination with allies. German Foreign Minister, Wadephul, warned that if Putin does not accept the ceasefire, the West will be ready to exercise further pressure, including new sanctions. He also referred to the likely American support as the US Senate has shown its determination to increase political pressure. These developments are taking place while Ukraine has called for reception of Taurus missiles to bolster its defense capability. But, the concern over Germany's meddling in the war is considered as a big hindrance.
Media suppressed in US: White House against press freedom
The American Society of Journalists and Authors, (ASJA) condemned President Donald Trump's decision to ban the correspondents of top agencies, such as Reuters, Blumberg and Associated Press, to fly in the Presidential airplane. This decision has been put into effect during Trump's recent trip to West Asia and, according to the ASJA, has deprived millions of people from access to "rapid and transparent" news. This move was taken after White House's failure in the legal case against AP, where this agency was rebuked because of not changing the name of "Gulf of Mexico" to "Gulf of America". The White House, through changing its media policy, has diminished the correspondents of agencies to the level of published press and banned their presence. This decision has caused serious concerns over violation of freedom of press and transparency in the new American government.
India-Pakistan tension: Nuclear threat looming over Kashmir
Tensions have escalated between India and Pakistan. Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, warned Pakistan that New Delhi would hit "terrorist bases" with no fear of Islamabad's threats in case of repetition of attacks. These remarks were expressed after the recent clashes in Kashmir, where India claims to have attacked terrorist infrastructures in the Pakistani soil, whereas Islamabad has ruled out all allegations. After four days of heavy fire exchange, leading to killing of tens of civilians, the two sides concluded temporary ceasefire. India and Pakistan have started military negotiations to deescalate tensions, but Modi stressed that negotiation and terror cannot be continued simultaneously. The US mediation and China's remarks for keeping peace in the region, also, indicate the global sensitivity towards the crisis.
Libya in fire of internal clashes: Tripoli on verge of chaos
Abdul Ghani Al-Kikli, Head of the Stability Support Apparatus, in Tripoli, kicked up a row in the capital through armed clashes. These clashes took place in the south of Tripoli and caused Mitiga International Airport to close down and suspend its flights. The Libyan interior ministry called on the citizens to stay at home as the UN warned over worsening of conditions. Libya has been caught in instability since 2011 and the rivalry of armed forces to control the capital has turned Tripoli into a battlefield. The recent clashes have increased concerns over destruction of vital infrastructures, like airport. The world community has called for stopping clashes and protection of civilians, but the peace prospect seems unclear in the country.
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