Israel more fragile than spider’s web: Hezbollah leader
Hezbollah leader says that the Resistance is more powerful than ever despite the sanctions, while saying that Israeli enemy is in its weakest position than ever.
US Mulling 18-Month Sanctions Relief on North Korea
Washington is reportedly mulling sanctions relief on North Korea which can extend up to 18-months if Pyongyang meets certain conditions, according to a report.
Russia Expects to Resolve Disagreements with US over New START
Moscow expects to resolve disagreements with Washington over New START (Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty), Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said, addressing the State Duma (the lower house of parliament) on Thursday.
Over 60 Suspects Detained over Easter Sunday Terror Attacks in Sri Lanka
Over 60 suspects were detained while 167 suspects remained in custody over the Easter Sunday terror explosions in Sri Lanka which killed over 250 people and injured over 500 on April 21, local media reports quoting Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said Thursday.
Major Fire Breaks Out at Thermal Plant near Moscow
The Severnaya Thermal Power Plant in Mytishchi, near Moscow, has caught fire and a large number of fire-fighting units from the Russian Emergencies Ministry have been dispatched to the scene, a source in the emergencies services said on Thursday.
Nur-Sultan to Host Syria Peace Talks Early Next Month: Russia
The high-level Astana peace talks on Syria will be held in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan, in the beginning of August, followed by a summit in Turkey, a senior Russian diplomat said.
Algeria Parliament Elects Opposition Figure as Chairman
Algerian lawmakers late Wednesday elected an opposition figure as chairman of parliament under pressure from mass protests demanding the departure of the ruling elite.
Tariffs on Chinese Products ‘New Normal,’ Says Former US Ambassador
US tariffs on Chinese goods will continue indefinitely, a former American ambassador to China predicted on Thursday.
Pakistan: 11 Killed, Dozens Injured in Train Collision
At least 11 people were killed and 62 injured in a collision between two trains in northeastern Pakistan on Thursday morning, officials and local media reported.
North Korea Calls South Korea’s F-35 Jet Purchases ‘Extremely Dangerous Action’
South Korea's acquisition of American F-35 stealth fighter jets will force North Korea to develop and test "special armaments" to destroy the new weapons, North Korea's state media said on Thursday, citing a government researcher.