Section: Gulf News (United Arab Emirates)
Macron accuses Russian media, right next to Putin
French President Emmanuel Macron, standing alongside Russia’s Vladimir Putin yesterday, dubbed two Russian media outlets “agents of influence” which he said had spread fake news about him during his election campaign.In one of the sharper moments of a news conference marking a visit by Putin, Macron added that he had already raised the...
Russia squares up to Boeing, Airbus with maiden jet flight
Russia completed the maiden flight of its new MS-21 medium-range passenger plane yesterday, its first post-Soviet foray into production of a mainline commercial aircraft which it hopes will rival those of its Western competitors.In a surprise statement, manufacturer Irkut Corporation and its state-controlled parent company United Aircraft...
G7 leaders brace for clash with Trump on trade, climate
* G7 leaders to hold two days of talks in Sicily * Allies want Trump to endorse Paris Agreement * British suicide attack puts focus on security Leaders of the world’s rich nations braced for contentious talks with Donald Trump at a G7 summit in Sicily on Friday after the US president lambasted Nato allies for not spending more on defence...
Manchester attack scars Europa final
Manchester United’s preparations for today’s Europa League final were plunged into sadness on Tuesday after a bomb attack at a Manchester pop concert killed 22 people and injured dozens more.Manager Jose Mourinho led his players in a solemn minute’s silence on United’s Carrington training pitches west of Manchester city...
Svitolina shocks Halep to grab title
Elina Svitolina returns to the Top 10 and ascends to the top of the Porsche Race to Singapore leaderboard after winning her eighth career title at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia, defeating former World No.2 Simona Halep, 4-6, 7-5, 6-1.“Every single day, everyone is working very hard,” Svitolina said of winning her second Premier 5 title....
Svitolina shocks Halep to grab title
Elina Svitolina returns to the Top 10 and ascends to the top of the Porsche Race to Singapore leaderboard after winning her eighth career title at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia, defeating former World No.2 Simona Halep, 4-6, 7-5, 6-1.“Every single day, everyone is working very hard,” Svitolina said of winning her second Premier 5 title....
Zverev becomes youngest Masters finalist in 10 years
Germany’s Alexander Zverev became the youngest player in a decade to reach a Masters final when he clinched a gutsy 6-4, 6-7 (5/7), 6-1 win over big-serving American John Isner in Rome yesterday. Zverev, 20, will meet four-time winner Novak Djokovic, who overcame having to play twice in a day with a ruthless 6-1, 6-0 win over Dominic Thiem....
Germany, Ukraine aim to get back to Minsk ceasefire deal
2015 agreement has failed to end artillery fighting between Ukrainian forces and pro-Russian separatists …read more Source: Gulf...
Ukraine blocks Russian social media networks
Ukraine has blocked Russia’s most popular social media networks and an Internet search engine in response to the Kremlin’s alleged backing of a three-year separatist war in the east.The decision sparked an immediate outcry from Ukrainian Internet users and freedom of speech advocates.Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov called Ukrainian...
Ukraine blocks popular Russian social networks
Kiev has been gradually expanding its list of banned Russian products and people forbidden from entering the country …read more Source: Gulf...
