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The House of Representatives voted to grant confidence by an absolute majority to Bankin Abdullah Rikani, as Minister of Construction, Housing and Public Municipalities, and Nizar Muhammad Saeed, as Minister of Environment

Edward Snowden, a former US National Security Agency contractor who leaked information about America’s surveillance programs, has received a Russian passport after swearing an oath of allegiance to the country. According to Press TV, Snowden, 39, was granted Russian citizenship in an order signed by President Vladimir Putin in September. …

The Prime Minister, Muhammad Al-Sudani, and the head of Al-Fateh Alliance, Hadi Al-Amiri stressed the importance of supporting the government in proceeding with the implementation of strategic and important projects for the country. A statement by the media office of the Prime Minister stated that Al-Sudani received, today, Friday, the …

Russia says President Vladimir Putin is ready to discuss any potential solution in Ukraine since he believes in diplomacy, after US President Joe Biden suggested he would be open to talks with Moscow. According to Press TV, speaking alongside French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday, Biden said the only path …

Morocco edged past Canada to top Group F and reach the World Cup knockout stage for the first time in 36 years.

Oil prices continued to recover, for the second day, exceeding $88 a barrel. Brent crude futures contracts recorded $88.56 a barrel, up by 1.8% from Wednesday’s closing price of $86.97. US crude oil rose more than 2% in futures contracts, recording $82.15 a barrel, while it had closed yesterday at …

The United Nations General Assembly has voted in a favor of a pro-Palestinian resolution to commemorate the Nakba (Catastrophe) Day, which marks the Israeli regime’s claiming existence in 1948. According to Press TV, the Assembly adopted the resolution on Wednesday, with 90 votes in favor, 30 negative votes, and 47 abstentions. …

Dubai has turned into a “safe haven” for drug smugglers, a media report says, following the busting by Europol of a prolific criminal network involved in large-scale drugs trafficking and money laundering. The operators of the drug cartel, which was run from Dubai, said they felt they were “untouchable and …

Russia’s Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday that Sweden and Finland joining NATO could accelerate the militarization of the Arctic region. According to Press TV, responding to a question about how the two countries joining the alliance would affect the Arctic Council – an intergovernmental group which promotes cooperation in the …

The Netherlands avoided any late nerves to seal top spot in Group A at the 2022 World Cup thanks to a straightforward 2-0 win over hosts Qatar. Louis van Gaal’s side will face the runners-up from Group B in the last 16, as goals either side of the break from …

NATO has promised to “stand for Ukraine” as long as necessary, claiming Russia is using winter as a weapon of war by hitting energy infrastructure in Ukraine. “NATO will continue to stand for Ukraine as long as it takes. We will not back down,” NATO Chief Jens Stoltenberg said in …

The latest demonstrations are unprecedented in mainland China since President Xi Jinping took power a decade ago. Hundreds of demonstrators and police have clashed in Shanghai as protests over China’s severe COVID-19 restrictions continued into the third day and spread to several other cities. The latest demonstrations — unprecedented in …

Pakistan’s Taliban said on Monday they have called off a shaky ceasefire agreed upon with the government in June and ordered fighters to stage attacks across the country. Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), a separate entity from the Taliban in Afghanistan but sharing a similar Islamist ideology, has been responsible for dozens …

The United States is considering a proposal to provide Ukraine with cheap, small precision bombs, which would allow Kyiv to strike far behind Russian lines, as the war drags on and the West struggles to meet demands for more weapons. Citing industry sources, Reuters said in a report on Monday …

The family of the late prominent commander of al-Hashd al-Shaabi, Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, has filed a lawsuit against former Iraqi Prime Minister, Mustafa al-Kadhimi, former US president, Donald Trump, former secretary of state, Mike Pompeo, former US ambassador to Baghdad. Among the complainants is Muhammad Hassan Jaafar, a brother of …

An eruption began in the summit caldera of Hawaii’s Mauna Loa, the world’s largest active volcano, on Sunday night, the U.S. Geological Service’s (USGS) volcanic activity service said. “At this time, lava flows are contained within the summit area and are not threatening downslope communities,” the notification said. However, the …

The Iraqi Prime Minister, Muhammad Shia al-Sudani, announced on Sunday, the recovery of 182 billion Iraqi dinars ($125 Million), as part of the stolen tax secretariats, which were known as the “theft of the century.” Al-Sudani said, in a press conference, followed by Al-Ghadeer News, that “the competent authorities managed …

Kim Jong-un hailed Pyongyang’s new ICBM as the strongest strategic weapon on the planet North Korea seeks to have the most powerful nuclear capability in the world, the nation’s leader, Kim Jong-un, said on Sunday. He also ordered the promotion of military officials and scientists involved in the recent successful …

More than 18,000 Yemeni people, including women and children, have been killed and some 30,000 injured since the Saudi-led aggression against the impoverished country began in 2015, a report says. The Humanity Eye Center for Rights and Development issued a report on Saturday showing the total number of victims had …

Footage shows demonstrators in Shanghai, Wuhan, and other cities demanding an end to harsh zero-Covid policies Protests broke out in China this weekend, with demonstrators in Shanghai, Wuhan, Beijing, and other locations demanding an end to the government’s stringent Covid restrictions. Videos shared on social media purportedly show some protesters …