US sounds alarm over harmful Iran-Russia military partnership
AFP :The United States on Friday expressed alarm over a “full-scale defense partnership” between Moscow and Tehran, describing it as “harmful” to Ukraine, Iran’s neighbors...
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Ukraine’s Odesa without power after Russian drone attack
AFP :The southern Ukrainian city of Odesa was left without power on Saturday following a night-time attack by “kamikaze drones” launched by Russia, authorities said.“As...
Germany to welcome first floating gas terminal
AFP :Germany is set to receive its first floating gas terminal, officials said Friday, as the country looks to replace Russian supplies it previously received...
European Parliament vice-president Kaili arrested
AFP :Belgian police arrested Greek socialist MEP Eva Kaili, one of the vice-presidents of the European Parliament, in Brussels on Friday evening, a source close...
US Congress passes landmark bill protecting same-sex marriage
Reuters :The US House of Representatives on Thursday gave final congressional approval to legislation that provides federal recognition of same-sex marriages, a measure born out...
Brittney Griner lands in US after prisoner swap with Russia
BBC Online :Ten months after she left the US to play basketball in Russia, WNBA star Brittney Griner has landed in her home state of...
UK sanctions Russian and Iranian officials, citing human rights abuses
Reuters :Britain on Friday announced sanctions against 30 people worldwide, including Russian and Iranian officials, targeting those it deems responsible for acts of torture, sexual...
Lightning kills 907 in India as extreme weather surges in 2022
Reuters :India saw a big jump in extreme weather events such as heatwaves and lightning strikes this year and related deaths rose to their highest...
Peru’s ousted president put in provisional detention
AFP :Peru’s former president Pedro Castillo was placed in provisional detention on Thursday, a day after he was ousted by lawmakers and arrested, accused of...
China, Saudi Arabia strengthen partnership on energy, defence
Al Jazeera :Saudi Arabia and China have reaffirmed their cooperation on the global oil market and the principle of non-interference in internal affairs during a...
Greek police officer appears in court over Roma teen’s shooting
Al Jazeera :A Greek police officer has appeared in court in northern Greece over the shooting and serious injury of a Roma teenager during a...
Saudi lays on lavish welcome as China’s Xi heralds ‘new era’ in relations
Reuters :Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received President Xi Jinping on Thursday as the Chinese leader heralded “a new era” in Arab relations, with...