Afghanistan Spokeswoman Stresses Government’s Role in Peace Talks
The spokeswoman of Afghanistan’s Ministry for Peace Affairs highlighted the leading role of Afghanistan’s government in the country’s peace talks.
PMU Razes ISIL Tunnels in Kirkuk
Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Units (PMU), also known as Hashd al-Sha’abi forces destroyed several tunnels belonging to ISIL elements in western Kirkuk.
Finally, Trump Wears A Mask
US President Donald Trump wore a face mask in public for the first time Saturday, finally yielding to intense pressure to set a public health example.
Russia Boosting Gold Holdings
Russia’s total foreign holdings are now above the $500 billion targets set by the Central Bank of Russia a few years ago.
WHO: Make Control Measures as Coronavirus Cases Surge
With coronavirus case numbers worldwide more than doubling in the past six weeks, the World Health Organization has urged countries grappling with the virus to step up control measures, saying it is still possible to rein it in.
Floods, Landslides in Nepal Kill 23, Left Dozens Missing
Heavy rains triggered flash floods and landslides that killed at least 23 people and displaced thousands in western Nepal, officials said on Saturday.
Brazilian People Want Bolsonaro Removed
Hundreds of protesters gathered in Sao Paulo’s main square on Friday to demand the destitution of Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro.
Serbia in Protest As Coronavirus Cases Spike
Thousands protested for a fourth day Friday across Serbia over the government's handling of the coronavirus pandemic.
Russia: With US Withdrawal, Return to INF Impossible
The US withdrawal from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty has become an irreparable mistake, which makes the return to the agreement impossible.
China To Retaliate against US Sanctions over Xinjiang
China said Friday it will retaliate against US officials and institutions following Washington’s imposition of sanctions on three local officials of the ruling Communist Party over what Washington claims human rights abuses in the northwestern region of Xinjiang.