Russia to continue trade with Iran despite US bans

Russia has criticized Washington’s approach on sanctions against Tehran, stressing that Moscow will keep up its international trade ties with Iran despite US potential sanctions. “The wrong approach again… The United States playing a ‘world policeman,’ substituting the UN Security Council is … Read More

UN arms embargo on Iran lifted

The UN arms embargo on Iran has expired as part of the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) agreement covering Iran’s nuclear programme.  The JCPOA set an expiry date for the arms embargo of 18 October 2020, after five years after … Read More

Angela Merkel urges German population to “stay at home”

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With coronavirus case numbers rising dramatically across the country, Chancellor Angela Merkel has issued an urgent appeal for the people of Germany to do their bit to help contain the pandemic. Merkel: Germany in “very serious phase” of the pandemic … Read More

India-China War: Why India ‘Outrightly Rejects’ US Help Even When Beijing Has Asked Its Army To Be Ready For War?

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While the border tensions between India and China are still persisting, Washington has been warming up with New Delhi, extending its solidarity and throwing full-weight behind India. Recently, Chinese President Xi Jinping has called on Chinese troops to “put all … Read More

Growing North Korean nuclear threat awaits US election winner

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WASHINGTON (AP) – “Where´s the war?” That´s how President Donald Trump defends his North Korea policy at campaign rallies even though he´s joined the list of U.S. presidents unable to stop the ever-growing nuclear threat from Kim Jong Un. That … Read More

One in 10 Germans planning to stock up on toilet paper in coming weeks

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When the coronavirus pandemic first hit Germany earlier this year, panicked customers flocked to the shops to stock up on toilet paper and pasta, forcing some supermarkets to start rationing supplies. Now, with cases rising and the threat of new … Read More

FBI in possession of Hunter Biden’s purported laptop, sources say

The FBI and Justice Department concur with DNI Ratcliffe that the laptop is not part of a Russian disinformation campaign. The FBI is in possession of the laptop purportedly belonging to Hunter Biden which contained emails revealing his foreign business … Read More

Minneapolis residents sue city council for lack of police, blame ‘defund police’ movement

The city council in June voted to completely defund the police department. Eight Minneapolis residents are suing the city council over a lack of police presence amid spikes in violent crime in the city, according to local news reports. The residents are blaming … Read More

Lawmakers hail DOJ antitrust lawsuit against Google as ‘long overdue’

Sen. Hawley called it ‘the most important antitrust case in a generation’ Lawmakers in the House and Senate on Tuesday welcomed the Justice Department’s (DOJ’s) move to file an antitrust lawsuit against Google that claims the tech behemoth used its power … Read More

Official: Israel, Bahrain to establish diplomatic relations today

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Israeli, Bahraini delegations to Manama to sign joint communique officially establishing diplomatic relations tonight. Israel, Bahrain Israel and Bahrain will officially establish diplomatic relations on Sunday at a ceremony in Manama, an Israeli official said, after the two states reached … Read More

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