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US, China agree to work together to tackle climate crisis

China and the United States have agreed to cooperate on the issue of climate change, US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry and China Special Envoy for Climate Change Xie Zhenhua said in a joint statement after their Shanghai talks. “The United States and […]

IAEA confirms Iran started enriching Uranium up to 60%

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has confirmed that Iran started enriching uranium up to 60 percent, reaching its highest-ever level of enrichment, a spokesperson for the IAEA told Sputnik. “In a report to Member States on the IAEA’s verification and monitoring in Iran, Director […]

Iran, Saudi Arabia reportedly in direct talks to mend frayed ties

Riyadh broke off diplomatic relations with Tehran in 2016 after its diplomatic facilities were attacked by Iranians protesting against the execution of a famous Shiite cleric in Saudi Arabia. Senior Saudi and Iranian officials are in direct talks to resuscitate relations between Riyadh and Tehran, […]

US imposes sanctions on Moscow, expels 10 Russian diplomats

Washington – The United States announced economic sanctions against Russia on Thursday and the expulsion of 10 diplomats in retaliation for what Washington says is the Kremlin’s US election interference, a massive cyber attack and other hostile activity. President Joe Biden ordered a widening of […]

Israel launches airstrikes on Gaza Strip

Israeli warplanes and helicopters conducted airstrikes in the blockaded Gaza Strip, the Israeli army said Thursday. No casualties were reported following the attack, according to an Anadolu Agency reporter in the field. The Israeli army claimed on Twitter that it hit targets belonging to the […]

Biden ready to take further action if Russia escalates

US President Joe Biden warned Russia on Thursday that he is ready to take further actions if Moscow continues to “interfere with our democracy” but held out hope for improved ties. The warning came shortly after the US imposed sanctions on dozens of Russian individuals […]

EU negotiates to buy 1.8b Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine

The European Commission started negotiations to purchase 1.8 billion doses of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine in the next two years, the EU institution’s president announced on Wednesday. “We are now entering into negotiations with Pfizer and BioNTech for a third contract. This contract will foresee the […]

Russian Black Sea fleet starts combat readiness checks

Several vessels of Russia’s Black Sea Fleet conducted control combat readiness checks on Wednesday, the country’s Defense Ministry announced. The ships are to test-fire artillery at the surface and air targets in both sole and joint exercises, the ministry said in a statement. Naval aircraft, […]

Myanmar: 80 killed during protests in Bago region

Myanmar: 80 killed during protests in Bago region Troops use assault rifles, heavy weaponry, explosives on protesters,l At least 80 civilians in Myanmar lost their lives during protests held in the region of Bago against the Feb. 1 military coup in the country, according to […]

Prince Philip’s funeral to take place on April 17

Prince Philip’s funeral will take place next Saturday and there will be a national minute’s silence at 3:00 p.m., local time (1400GMT), local media reported on Saturday. Due to the pandemic, the public will not be allowed to attend the funeral that will be televised. […]

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