Section: United Arab Emirates
Qatar’s Rashid wins bronze in Cairo
Qatar’s Rashid Hamad clinched the skeet bronze medal at the ISSF Egypt World Cup for shotgun on Thursday. Rashid finished with a score of 41 in the final round, behind first-placed Ukraine’s Mikola Milchev with 53 and second-placed Denmark’s Jesper Hansen with 52. “I am very satisfied with my performance here as it was a tough...
Ukraine faces almost 40 percent jump in new daily COVID-19 cases
Ukraine has registered an almost 40 percent jump in new coronavirus cases over the past 24 hours, Health Minister Maksym Stepanov said, just as the country starts its COVID-19 inoculation.:Coronavirus: Ukraine sees lowest daily COVID-19 tally since late SeptemberUkraine health minister: ‘information attacks’ will impact vaccine...
Almost 140 NGOS call on UN to impose arms embargo on Myanmar
Nearly 140 NGOs from 31 countries signed an open letter Wednesday calling for :G7 foreign ministers condemn violence against Myanmar protestersIndonesia conducts ‘intensive’ talks with Myanmar military and oppositionAs Indonesian diplomatic efforts falter Myanmar likely to face more protests …read more Source:: Al...
Ukraine sanctions Russia ally Medvedchuk, says will take back fuel pipeline
Ukraine on Friday announced sanctions on Viktor Medvedchuk, a prominent :Russia says better US ties will depend on Biden Ukraine health minister: ‘information attacks’ will impact vaccine procurement …read more Source:: Al...
Blinken vows to strengthen ties with Congress as it awaits reports from Biden adminis
Secretary of State Antony Blinken told :US has ‘urgent’ responsibility to ensure Iran doesn’t get nuclear weapons: BlinkenUS policies in the Middle East: An in-depth analysis of Biden’s plans …read more Source:: Al...
Putin: Russia needs to ensure parliamentary elections are safe from foreign medling
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday :Turkey detains six, identifies Russian ISIS suspect at Syria borderKremlin critic Navalny says European rights court has ordered his releaseRussia detains 19 extremist militants who were planning attacks …read more Source:: Al...
Russia detains 19 extremist militants who were planning attacks
Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) said on Wednesday it had detained 19 suspected extremist militants planning attacks in the North Caucasus.The FSB said it had seized a suicide belt, homemade bombs and automatic weapons from the suspects this month.:Iran, Russia begin joint naval drill in northern Indian Ocean: ReportRussia extends...
Russia’s Lavrov says ready to mend relations with EU despite chill
Russia’s top diplomat blamed the European Union Monday for a freeze in ties but argued that Moscow remains ready to mend relations if it hears positive signals from the bloc.Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said after talks in St. Petersburg with his Finnish counterpart, Pekka Haavisto, that “if the EU decides that it’s necessary to...
8@8 with David Light: Sunday, February 14
It’s the day of love, so join 8@8 with David Light for eight chocolate drops of news and discussion to see you through. Find out why Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelensky, loves our nations’ cooperation, how the Britney Spears documentary may be causing social change and a few things to do across the land this...
As impeachment vote nears, Republican reveals Trump call to Capitol
Former President Donald Trump told a top congressional Republican during the deadly assault by his supporters on the Capitol last month that the mob was “more upset” about his election defeat than lawmakers, a fellow Republican said. News of the phone call came hours before Trump’s impeachment trial was due to reconvene in the...
