German broadcasters ARD, ZDF suspend reporting from Russia

Frankfurt, March 5 (AFP/APP): German public broadcasters ARD and ZDF on Saturday stopped their reporting from Russia after Moscow backed the imposition of jail terms on media publishing “false information” about the military. In response to the new legislation the broadcasters would “suspend their reporting […]

Iran welcomes Saudi crown prince’s remarks on ties

Tehran, March 5 (AFP/APP): Iran’s foreign minister on Saturday appeared to welcome recent comments by Saudi Arabia’s crown prince about relations between the two regional rivals as a sign of Riyadh’s “desire” to restore severed ties. “The recent remarks of a high-ranking Saudi official show […]

No leak detected at Ukraine nuclear plant: agency

Kyiv, March 4 (AFP/APP): The Ukrainian nuclear regulator said Friday that no leaks of radiation have been detected at the Zaporozhye nuclear power plant, which caught fire overnight during a battle with Russian troops. “Changes in the radiation situation have not been registered,” the State […]

Biden to host Finland’s president at White House

Washington, March 3 (AFP/APP): President Joe Biden will host Finland’s president, Sauli Niinisto, at the White House on Friday to discuss defense issues against a backdrop of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, officials said Thursday. They will “continue their conversations about enforcing our strong bilateral […]

Spain to send ‘military hardware’ to Ukraine: PM

Madrid, March 2 (AFP/APP): Spain will supply weapons directly to Ukraine following Russia’s invasion, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said Wednesday, two days after saying Madrid would only contribute via an EU funding mechanism. The move came after pressure on Sanchez’s left-wing coalition government to take […]

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