Anti-Vaccine Politician Dies Of COVID-19
A Brazilian politician who introduced a bill prohibiting compulsory Covid-19 vaccines has died from coronavirus. Legislator Silvio Antonio Favero, 54, passed away at a private hospital in the city of Cuiaba, Brazil, on Saturday. Favero, a deputy of the Legislative Assembly of Mato Grosso do Sul for the Social Liberal Party (PSL), had been hospitalised since March 4 and intubated in the hospital's intensive...
Iran Air Crash: Iran accuses US of “big lie” over cause of Ukrainian plane crash
Iran urged the United States on Friday to wait for the results of the investigation into the crash of a Ukrainian airliner and dismissed as "a big lie" allegations coming from US officials that missiles downed the plane, Iranian state media reported, quoting a government spokesman. "No one will assume responsibility for such a big lie once it is known...
What Is Hamas?
Hamas, which has ruled the Gaza Strip since 2007, launched an attack inside Israel over the weekend, killing hundreds and taking others hostage. Its unprecedented breach of the border sent fighters inside border communities and military installations, shocked Israel and its allies, and raised questions about the group’s capabilities and strategy. WHAT IS HAMAS? The group was founded in 1987 by Sheikh Ahmed Yassin, a...
I’m Ready To Give Out All My Wealth, Bill Gates Reveals
The founder of Microsoft company and Bill & Melinda Foundation, Bill Gates says he wants to give away all of his wealth. He also added that he wants to be removed from the list of world richest people. He wrote: "As I look to the future, I plan to gi...
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...
Ukraine Denies Involvement In Nord Stream Pipeline Blasts
Ukraine has denied any involvement in September's attack on the Nord Stream pipelines, which were built to carry Russian natural gas to Germany. The denial follows a report from the New York Times, which cites anonymous US intelligence officials who suggest a pro-Ukrainian group was to blame. Mykhailo Podolyak, an adviser to the Ukrainian president, said Ukraine "was absolutely not involved". Moscow...
Chinese President Tells World Leaders To Help Russia/Ukraine
Chinese President Xi Jinping told Hungarian PM, Viktor Orban, that world powers should help Russia and Ukraine re-start direct negotiations Orban’s trip to China comes a day before NATO is due to hold a summit to mark its 75th anniversary, with setbacks in Ukraine set to dominate discussions. It follows surprise visits by the Hungarian premier to Russia and...
UPDATE Xenophobia: Nigerians under siege in South Africa
The attack on Nigerians and other nationals in South Africa has exacerbated this afternoon. Earlier, we reported that the South African police were putting the situation under control. However, our correspondent in Johannesburg says the attack has spread to more areas. Heads of Nigerian community in South Africa are sending messages to warning Nigerians of high risk areas. Videos sent by The Dune...
Chinese And Russian Foreign Ministers Meet On The Sidelines Of UN General Assembly
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Wednesday, according to statements from both sides. On the issue of Ukraine, Wang stressed that China would continue to “maintain its objective and impartial position” and “push for peace negotiations,” according to a readout from the Chinese Foreign...
Wagner Crisis Shows Ukraine War ‘Cracking Russian Power’ — EU
Wagner's failed rebellion demonstrates how Moscow's conflict in Ukraine is splintering Russian power, according to the EU's top diplomat, who warned that instability in the nuclear-armed country is "not a good thing." "What happened this weekend demonstrates that Russia's war against Ukraine is fracturing its power and affecting its political system," EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said at a...
