Ukrainians’ Will To Hold Referendums Has Nothing To Do With Russia, Kremlin Insists
The people of Ukraine's Kherson and Zaporozhye Regions want referendums, Ukrainian president Vladimir Zelensky has nothing to ask of Russia and its leadership in this situation, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters on Monday, commenting on ...
France Enforces Curfew To Stifle Protests About Rising Living Expenses
Martinique, where France has imposed curfews in an effort to calm unrest sparked by residents over rising living expenses, saw violent protests. The local French administration for Martinique said it was banning public gatherings until October 14 and banning the purchase of products that could be used for arson attacks. It added that protests had disrupted flights at Martinique airport and...
India Hands Over G20 Presidency To Brazil
India has formally handed over the G20 presidency to Brazil at the closing ceremony of the annual summit held in New Delhi this weekend. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi completed the transition by handing over the ceremonial gavel of the presidency to Brazil President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. India had the presidency of the G20 since Dec. 1, when it...
Afghanistan Frees 2,500 Prisoners Ahead Of Eid Celebrations
Ahead of the festivities commemorating the end of Ramadan, the Taliban government in Afghanistan declared the release of almost 2,500 prisoners, according to AFP. The exact number of prisoners held by various security bodies in Afghanistan is unclear, but a spokesman for the Office of Prison Administration told AFP on Saturday that between 11,000 and 12,000 convicted prisoners were in...
Plane With 132 On Board Crashes Near Wuzhou In Southern China
A China Eastern Airlines plane with 132 people on board crashed near the city of Wuzhou in the southern Chinese region of Guangxi on Monday, the country’s aviation authority confirmed. The crash was first reported by state media, which initially listed 133 passengers on board. There is currently no information about the victims or the cause of the crash. The 132 figures...
Putin Puts Russian Nuclear Deterrent Forces On ‘HIGH ALERT’
Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered the military command to put it’s nuclear deterrence forces on high alert. Checks by ABN TV show Russia’s nuclear deterrence forces are notable for identifying a range of threats that Russia seeks to deter with its nuclear forces. In June 2020, Putin signed a policy document on nuclear deterrence called “Basic Principles of State Policy...
BREAKING: Ex-Finnish President Martti Ahtisaari, Wife Infected With Coronavirus
Nobel laureate and former Finnish president Martti Ahtisaari has contracted coronavirus, his office said on Tuesday. The 82-year-old was awarded the Peace Prize in 2008 for his career over three decades mediating peace deals to conflicts around the world, including Indonesia, Kosovo and Namibia. The former UN diplomat, who went on to serve in Finland's highest office between 1994 and 2000, was confirmed...
Embassy Closure Sparks Job Crisis For Nigerians In Lebanon
Nigerians living in Lebanon are facing job losses as a result of the Federal Government's extended delay in renewing passports, which follows the closure of the Nigerian embassy in the country, Saturday PUNCH has learned. In September 2024, large-scale cross-border attacks between Israel and Hezbollah escalated in Lebanon, resulting in over 1,000 deaths and 6,352 injuries in less than two...
UK Set To Ease COVID-19 Lockdown Today
Ministers are set to reveal the easing of Britain's lockdown today if the five tests are finally met. Boris Johnson and his top team will get expert advice from the Government's scientists today to check if it's safe to start easing the measures. Also Read: Samuel Chukwueze Undergoes Coronavirus Test For LaLiga Return And at tonight's 5 pm press conference it's expected...
Tiger At New York’s Bronx Zoo Tests Positive For Coronavirus
Nadia, a tiger at the Bronx Zoo in New York, has become the first of her kind to test positive for the coronavirus. The 4-year-old female Malayan tiger tested positive after developing a dry cough and is expected to recover, the Wildlife Conservation Society’s Bronx Zoo said in a news release. Samples from Nadia were taken and tested after the tiger...
