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Iran’s chief negotiator to return to Vienna to maintain nuke talks
Bagheri Kani will be back to Vienna on Sunday night “with a specific agenda to follow the negotiations aimed at resolving (remaining) problems in a run for an agreement,” the report said.
ICRC expresses concern over conflict escalation in Ukraine
“We are calling urgently on parties to the conflict not to forget their obligations under international humanitarian law”
Shoukry orders full medical care for Egyptian injured in Russia-Ukraine war
Assistant Foreign Minister for Consular Affairs and Egyptians Abroad, Salah Abdel Sadek, received on Sunday the family of the citizen, where he assured them of his health condition and said that the embassy in Kyiv was giving him the required care.
Glimpse of peace! Ukraine and Russia to hold talks on border with Belarus
Putin puts Russia’s nuclear deterrent forces on alert, while Zelensky launches international squad of volunteers to confront Russian offensive
Egypt calls for Arab League emergency meeting to discuss Ukraine crisis
Arab countries stress importance of dialogue, diplomatic solutions
Cairo follows conditions of Egyptian community, students in Ukraine
Makram directed all Egyptians in Ukraine not to believe unreliable news and to follow only the data issued by Egyptian government agencies and the Egyptian embassy in Kyiv.
Ukraine pays for Putin’s ambition to recreate Soviet Empire: Ukrainian Chargé d’Affaires in Cairo
Russian war not against Ukraine, its against the whole Europe
3rd day of Ukraine-Russia war: What has happened so far?
“Every friend of Ukraine that wants to join us to defend the country, please come, we will give you weapons,” Zelensky said in the video. He also called on Ukrainians who fled the country’s borders to “return” to help defend the state.
Ukraine operation should make Western policies change, otherwise US and NATO will be under threat too: Russian ambassador in Egypt
“We can speak about operation’s success when we achieve its main goals — complete demilitarisation and denazification of Ukraine”
Opinion| Putin changes the map of the world and shows Biden’s weakness
The fact of the matter is that Putin is making a lot of gains on the ground every day, and since the beginning of the crisis, the State Duma has sent to the Russian president a resolution recognising the secession of the self-proclaimed Donetsk and Lugansk People’s Republics in south-eastern Ukraine.
This is probably the most dangerous situation we have had in Europe since World War II: Swedish Ambassador
If Russia invaded Ukraine, the impacts will be very serious, affecting the security situation in all of Europe
Wide western condemnation of Russia’s decision to recognise the separation of Luhansk and Donetsk republics in eastern Ukraine
In a press conference, Johnson said Russian President Vladimir Putin’s recognition of the independence of the pro-Russian separatists was “a repudiation of the Minsk agreements” that were signed in 2015 to bring peace to Ukraine.
Highlights of closing ceremony of Beijing 2022
The Olympic flame has been extinguished, bringing down the curtain on the Beijing 2022 Winter Games, but the passion still lingers from the sports gala that has enlivened and inspired the world amid the pandemic. Beijing 2022 has been a journey about both physical and human infrastructure: encompassing green construction and reuse of venues, and …
Russian escalation on Ukrainian border threatens Europe: UK’s PM
It is not too late for Russia to change course, retreat, and accept a political solution: NATO
Russia withdraws troops from border with Ukraine
Kremlin Spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told reporters that the Kremlin “always said that after the training was over, the soldiers would return to their permanent bases. Nothing new here. It’s a normal process.”
Opinion| Angela Davis exposes human rights abuses in US prisons
A few days ago, Angela Davis, the most famous political prisoner in the US during the 1970s, released her autobiography, which focuses on her bitter experience in American prisons.
The Global Problem-Solving Paradox
As Secretary-General of the United Nations, I spend much of my time speaking with world leaders and taking the pulse of global trends. It’s clear to me that we are at a defining moment in international relations. Global decision making is plagued by gridlock – and a fundamental paradox lies at the heart of it. …
Highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreak confirmed in Namibia
The highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 is a zoonotic strain and can be transmitted to humans from infected birds
UN secretary-general warns of worse scenario than Cold War
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said the world is not on the verge of Cold War II, but something worse.
Harbin’s Ice and Snow Festival celebrates Winter Olympics
Harbin’s Ice and Snow Festival is the largest in the world! And, with the Beijing Winter Olympics fast approaching, this ice city is teeming with installations celebrating this exciting sporting event!
Opinion|Biden disappoints the world after one year in White House
Biden’s campaign promises and his affiliation with the Democratic Party made people feel that his election would put an end to racism in the United States. That is why black Americans were the main supporters of Joe Biden to win the 2020 elections.
Opinion| Capitol Riot: Election fraud and political money prelude US democracy’s collapse
One of the biggest challenges facing any democratic system is the refusal of political leaders to respect the results of elections and to hand over power peacefully. This is what we have seen at its worst in Trump’s refusal to hand over power and his public incitement of his supporters to storm the Capitol.
Cameroonian police probe assault on three Algerian journalists covering AFCON
“We are also reaching out to the three journalists and wish them a speedy recovery. The safety of each and every individual attending the Africa Cup of Nations is a priority for CAF and also our partners, the Cameroon government,” the statement added.
Egypt mourns death of 19 people in apartment fire in New York
The country also expressed sympathy to the families of the victims, wishing a speedy recovery for all the injured, and asserting its solidarity with the USA in this tragic accident, according to a statement by the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Africa’s 10-mln COVID-19 cases highlight need to strengthen global solidarity against pandemic
The surge is alarming. It only took less than one month for Africa to record an increase of 1 million new cases since Dec. 15, before which it took more than three months to record an additional 1 million new cases on the continent.
Some 5,800 people detained amid riots in Kazakhstan
Kazakh president declares Jan. 10 national day of mourning following unrest
Washington urges diplomatic solution to reduce escalation between Moscow, Kiev
Price stressed that the US is considering with partners and allies the serious consequences that Russia would face if it invaded Ukraine.
Opinion| Popular discontent and absence of American dream behind assassinations of US presidents
It was reported that Xiong believed that he was the only person who could free the United States from evil and that he should kill those in positions of power. Xiong also told authorities that if he is released from custody, he will continue his attempts to enter the White House and do whatever it takes to complete his plan. Furthermore, Xiong confirmed that he does not intend to return to California to see his family because he plans to die while fighting evil demons in the White House.
Six killed in Al-Shabab attack in Kenya
“The security forces are pursuing the attackers,” Macharia said over phone, adding that one of the victims was shot dead, another was hacked to death and the other four were burnt to death in their house.
Ukrainian, US presidents discuss regional security over phone
Zelensky said he appreciated US support for Ukraine, noting that the phone conversation with Biden illustrated the “special nature” of relations between Kiev and Washington.