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U.S. House cancels Russia’s most favoured trade status
The U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly backed legislation on Thursday to remove “most favoured nation” trade status for Russia and Belarus over the invasion of Ukraine, paving the way for higher tariffs on…
Putin sacks 1000 domestic aides over fears of poisoning
Russian President Vladimir Putin is increasingly paranoid and fears that someone in his inner circle will poison him, a new report says. Daily Beast contributing editor Craig Copetaswrites that he’s been told that…
S.Africa’s Ramaphosa blames NATO for Russia’s war in Ukraine
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday blamed NATO for the war in Ukraine and said he would resist calls to condemn Russia,…
Moscow sets out new controls on foreigners trading Russian assets
Russia has set out strict rules for foreigners seeking permits to buy and sell Russian securities and real estate, according to a client memo by international banking giant Citigroup cited by the Reuters news agency.…
Ukraine: Russia already crossed all red lines – Zelensky
As the war in Ukraine entered its fourth week on Thursday, President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia had already crossed all known red lines in the ongoing war. In a live interview with the NBC News, on Thursday,…
China to ‘stick with’ zero-coronavirus strategy – Xi Jinping
Chinese President Xi Jinping has said his country will “stick with” its zero-COVID strategy, state TV reported, as the world’s most populous nation battles its largest outbreak since the early days of the pandemic. The…
UN establishes formal ties with Taliban-governed Afghanistan
The UN Security Council voted Thursday to establish formal ties with Taliban-run Afghanistan, which has yet to win widespread international recognition. It did so in approving a resolution that does not use the word…
BBC pays ‘substantial sum’ to Princess Diana aide over 1995 interview
The BBC has paid a “substantial sum” and apologised to Princess Diana’s former private secretary over a 1995 interview found to have been obtained using deception, the UK broadcaster said on Thursday. An independent…
‘We Have Might To Put You In Your Place’, Russia Warns U.S.
Russia on Thursday warned the U.S. that Moscow had the might to put the United States in its place and accused the West of stoking a wild Russophobic plot to tear Russia apart. Dmitry Medvedev, who served as president…
Council of Europe expels Russia after 26 years of membership
The Council of Europe said it has expelled Russia with immediate effect after 26 years of membership because of the Ukraine war. The Committee of Ministers took the decision in a special session, the rights body…
Russians mock Elon Musk over Putin challenge
Some Russian officials have stepped in to defend President Vladimir Putin by mocking his challenger billionaire Elon Musk online. The eccentric Tesla Inc CEO on Monday tweeted: “I hereby challenge Vladimir Putin to…
Chris Cuomo demands $125M from CNN for sacking him
Chris Cuomo wants an arbitrator to award him $125 million for his firing from CNN, alleging his bosses knew full well how he advised his brother, former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, and suggested they did the same…
UK pays Iran world record ‘ransom’ for Zaghari-Ratcliffe, Ashouri
The UK government paid Iran $530 million to get British-Iranian aid worker Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe and dual national Anousheh Ashouri freed from jail. Both left Iran on Wednesday, ending years of detention. Iranian…
Ukraine’s peace proposal to Russia revealed
Moscow’s top negotiator, Vladimir Medinsky has revealed that Ukraine has tabled a neutral status similar to Austria or Sweden. Medinsky’s revelation of the outlines of Ukraine peace deal further confirmed news that…
Standing ovation for Zelenskiy in U.S. Congress after impassioned speech
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Wednesday made an urgent appeal to the U.S. Congress for more help in fending off a devastating Russian invasion that began 24 February. It has sent a wave of refugees…
Pakistan Seeks Joint Probe Into Accidental Missile Launch From India
Pakistan on Tuesday demanded a joint probe into an accidental missile launch from India last week after New Delhi said it was investigating the “deeply regrettable” incident that potentially carried dangerous…
Ukraine will never be able to join Nato, concedes Volodymyr Zelensky
Volodymyr Zelensky has accepted that Ukraine can never join Nato, in a significant concession…
VP Harris’ husband tests positive for COVID-19, White House says
The United States’ second gentleman, Doug Emhoff, has tested positive for COVID-19, while his wife, Vice President Kamala Harris, tested negative, the White House said on Tuesday. Harris’ deputy Press Secretary,…
UK blacklists 350 more Russians, imposes new import tariffs
The United Kingdom has added 350 more Russians to its sanctions list, hiked tariffs on a swath of imports from vodka to steel, and banned exports of luxury goods in retaliation for Moscow’s full-scale invasion of…
Russian prosecutors seek new jail term for Kremlin critic Alexey Navalny
Russian prosecutors have called for jailed Kremlin critic Alexey Navalny to serve 13 years in prison on new embezzlement and contempt of court charges. Navalny, President Vladimir Putin’s most vocal domestic critic,…
Germany to buy US-made F-35s capable of carrying nuclear weapons
Germany will replace some of its ageing Tornado bomber jets with United States-made F-35A Lightning II aircraft capable of carrying nuclear weapons, according to the country’s defence minister. Defence minister…
Russia Deploys a Mystery Munition in Ukraine
American intelligence officials have discovered that the barrage of ballistic missiles Russia has fired into Ukraine contain a…
UK to remove ALL COVID-19 travel restrictions — effective Friday
The United Kingdom (UK) says it will remove all remaining COVID-19 travel restrictions in place for foreign travellers, effective Friday, March 18. Grant Shapps, UK transport secretary, said the restrictions to be…
Czech, Poland, Slovenia prime ministers visit Ukraine
The prime ministers of the Czech Republic, Poland and Slovenia were travelling to Kyiv by train on Tuesday to show support for the country on behalf of the EU. They are the first foreign leaders to visit the…