A suspected cyberattack has caused missile attack sirens to sound in two cities in Israel, the regime’s media reports say. They said missile attack warning sirens were activated in al-Quds and Eilat on Saturday evening, and rang for almost an hour. Israeli military authorities scrambled to reassure that the sirens …
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Syria, allies rebuke UN call for extension of cross-border corridors
The Damascus government and its allies have criticized a UN call for the extension of the cross-border aid mechanism in Syria, saying it hampers the government’s efforts to restore stability in the war-torn country. During the UN Security Council’s monthly meeting on Syria on Monday, the Arab country’s permanent representative …
Read More »Europe’s biggest Russian gas buyers shift back to coal as Moscow turns down gas flows
Europe’s biggest Russian gas buyers race to find alternative fuel supplies and could burn more coal to cope with reduced gas flows from Russia that threaten an energy crisis in winter if stores are not refilled. Germany, Italy, Austria and the Netherlands have all signaled that coal-fired power plants could …
Read More »Russia’s Medvedev: No point in nuclear disarmament talks with US until Americans beg for them
Former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev says there is currently “no need to negotiate” with the United States on nuclear arms reduction, stressing that Moscow should wait until the Americans “crawl” back to talks and “beg” for them. Medvedev, who is currently the deputy head of Russia’s Security Council, emphasized on …
Read More »Crimea official: Ukraine strikes with missiles oil drilling platforms in Black Sea
The head of pro-Russian forces in the Crimean Peninsula says Ukrainian government troops have struck oil drilling platforms in the Black Sea, amid Russia’s months-long military offensive in the former Soviet republic. Sergei Askyonov said in a post on his Telegram account on Monday that the Ukrainian forces had launched …
Read More »Scores killed, injured in attack on market in eastern Afghanistan: UN
The UN mission in Afghanistan says scores of people have been killed and wounded in a powerful bomb explosion at a busy market in the country’s troubled east. The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) said on Monday that the deadly attack took place in Nangarhar province. “UNAMA condemns this morning’s …
Read More »Pakistan’s ex-PM Khan blasts US ‘imperial arrogance’, role in his ouster
Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has said the US government played the main role in removing him from power, threatening his government with “consequences” unless he steps down from his position. Speaking to the Sunday Times on Monday, Khan noted that “in the past 40 years, our leadership has basically bowed …
Read More »Indigenous demonstrations in Ecuador drag into eighth day
Thousands of indigenous Ecuadorians have converged on the capital Quito on the eight day of intensifying protests against soaring fuel prices. Indigenous people and members of other disgruntled groups began a peaceful demonstration towards the city center starting from the south of the capital, with hundreds joining from the the …
Read More »Maduro looks to birth of ‘new era of humanity’ with 20-year Iran deal
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has hailed a 20-year partnership agreement signed with Iran and Venezuela, saying it heralds the birth of a new era and transition to humanity from hegemonism. “Where will we be in the next 20 years? Can you imagine it?” he said in an exclusive interview with …
Read More »Assange case reflects hypocrisy of UK, US on press freedom, says Chinese FM
The Chinese government has blasted UK and US handling of Julian Assange case, saying that the WikiLeaks founder’s case reflects the hypocrisy of London and Washington, which are justifying their actions under the disguise of press freedom. Speaking during a news conference in Beijing on Tuesday, China’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson …
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