The administration of US President Joe Biden is secretly mediating negotiations among Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Israel as part of efforts aimed at normalizing ties between Riyadh and the occupying Tel Aviv regime, according to a report. Citing five American and Israeli sources, the Axios news website reported on Tuesday …
Read More »Russia, China hold military drill in E Asia amid Biden visit
Chinese and Russian fighter jets carried out joint flights near Japan on Tuesday during the last day of Joe Biden’s visit to the region. South Korea’s military said it intercepts fighter jets after at least four Chinese and four Russian warplanes entered its air defense zone on Tuesday. The Russian …
Read More »More Hardship as New Sandstorm Engulfs Iraq, Parts of Middle East
Iraq closed public buildings and temporarily shut airports Monday as another sandstorm — the ninth since mid-April — hit the country.
Read More »WHO says no evidence monkeypox virus has mutated
The World Health Organization does not have evidence that the monkeypox virus has mutated, a senior executive at the U.N. agency said on Monday, noting the infectious disease that has been endemic in the west and central Africa has tended not to change. Rosamund Lewis, head of the smallpox secretariat …
Read More »Israel draws strong condemnation by allowing settlers to pray at al-Aqsa Mosque
The Palestinian presidency has denounced a ruling by an Israeli court for allowing Jewish rituals at al-Aqsa Mosque.
Read More »Ukraine’s President calls for ‘maximum’ sanctions on Russia during speech at Davos
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called for “maximum” sanctions on Russia in a bid to prevent Moscow from continuing its offensive against his country while appealing for more weapons as the military operation heads to its four-month.
Read More »Hot, Deadly Summer Coming with Frequent Blackouts Worldwide
Global power grids are about to face their biggest test in decades with electricity generation strangled in the world’s largest economies.
Read More »China reacts to Biden’s remarks on Taiwan
After US President Joe Biden said on Monday he would be willing to use force to defend Taiwan, China’s foreign ministry said that “no one should stand against the 1.4 billion Chinese people.” US President Joe Biden in a joint press conference with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in response …
Read More »Man City and Milan clinch titles in drama-packed finale
Manchester City retained the English Premier League after coming back from two goals down to beat Aston Villa on the last day of the season.
Read More »Russia ready to continue talks with Ukraine: Moscow
Russia’s lead negotiator in peace talks with Ukraine said on Sunday that Moscow is willing to resume negotiations, but Kyiv has to make the first step, state news agency TASS reported. “For our part, we are ready to continue the dialogue. But I will emphasize once again: that the ball …
Read More »Opinion | COVID-19, shootings: Is mass death now tolerated in America?
After mass shootings killed and wounded people grocery shopping, going to church, and simply living their lives, the nation marked a milestone of 1 million deaths from COVID-19.
Read More »Why monkeypox cases are spreading in Europe, US – Explainer
A handful of cases of monkeypox have now been reported or are suspected in Britain, Portugal, Spain, and the United States. The outbreaks are raising alarm because the viral disease, which spreads through close contact and was first found in monkeys, mostly occurs in the west and central Africa, and …
Read More »France sees Ukraine’s EU membership in ’15 or 20 years’
Amid Finland and Sweden’s application for NATO membership, France’s Europe minister Clement Beaune has reportedly said Ukraine’s EU membership is “15 or 20 years” away. According to media reports, Beaune made the remarks while speaking to a local radio station during which he also said, “We have to be honest. …
Read More »Three terrorists killed in Iraq’s airstrike on ISIS position (Video)
Security Iraqi sources reported on Sunday that three ISIS terrorists were killed in an airstrike by the Iraqi air force in Saladin province, north of Baghdad. Iraqi local sources reported that the sound of violent explosions was heard in the vicinity of Hod Al-Tharthar Road towards Al-Hawli Road in Saladin …
Read More »Transfer of power in Saudi Arabia imminent: Saudi source
A Saudi source told media news that the transfer of power in Saudi Arabia is imminent. A Saudi source, in an interview with Reuters, reacted to the presence of Prince Abdul Aziz bin Ahmad during the visit of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to the UAE for offering condolences …
Read More »Putin describes Europe’s oil sanctions as ‘economic suicide’
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday said the oil sector was undergoing a “tectonic change,” but claimed Europe would be committing “economic suicide” with its sanctions on Moscow over Ukraine. By seeking to phase out Russian energy supplies, Europe will only hurt itself, Putin said, urging state officials to use …
Read More »Finnish Parliament votes in favor of NATO membership
The Nordic country seeks to join the military alliance alongside Sweden
Read More »Biden sends US troops back to Somalia
An administration official said Trump’s decision was reversed due to a “heightened threat” from insurgents
Read More »PMF thwarts a terrorist attack in Saladin
The Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) on Monday, foiled an ISIS attack east of Saladin Governorate. “The PMF heroes thwarted an attack by a group of terrorists on a checkpoint of the Sixth Regiment in the 22nd Brigade in Al-Aith Island, east of Saladin,” PMF said in a statement. Two PMF …
Read More »More than 250 Ukrainian troops surrender as Mariupol siege appears over
More than 250 Ukrainian fighters surrendered to Russian forces at the Azovstal steelworks in Mariupol and Kyiv said on Tuesday it had ordered its full garrison to evacuate, bringing an apparent end to the bloodiest battle in Europe for decades. Reuters saw buses leave the steelworks overnight and five of …
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