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A spokesman of Iran’s Foreign Ministry on Friday condemned Washington’s sanctions on Iran’s state TV the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB), and its affiliate network Press TV.
U.S. sanctions on state media, violation of Iranians’ rights – Foreign ministry Read More
NATO should not make the mistake of underestimating Russia in spite of recent retreats in Ukraine and the withdrawal from Kherson, alliance Secretary General, Jens Stoltenberg, warns.
Don’t ‘make mistake’ of underestimating Russia – NATO chief Read More
The European Union (EU) on Wednesday denounced the “falsified outcomes of illegal’’ referendums Russia had held in occupied territories in Ukraine.
EU denounces ‘sham results’ of referendums in Russia-occupied Ukraine Read More
The World Bank has approved a 1 billion dollars loan for Kenya to help it close a gaping budget deficit and tackle the economic shocks from the coronavirus pandemic, both sides said on Wednesday.
World Bank approves $1bn funding for Kenya budget support Read More
The 73rd virtual World Health Assembly (WHA) ended on Tuesday with delegates adopting a landmark resolution to bring the world together to fight the COVID-19 pandemic.
Health Assembly ends with global commitment to COVID-19 response Read More The World Health Organisation (WHO), says the majority of the world’s population remain susceptible to coronavirus (COVID-19) as the risk remained high.
World Health Assembly: WHO says COVID-19 risk remains high Read More
The alliance of countries that have responded to Australia’s call to launch an independent investigation into what had caused the COVID-19 pandemic has grown to 116, Australian Foreign Minister Marise Payne said on Monday.
Australia gets backing of 116 countries to investigate COVID-19’s cause Read More
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has urged Madagascar to scientifically test a herbal remedy, which President Andry Rajoelina claims can cure the coronavirus.
WHO urges Madagascar to scientifically test COVID-19 herbal remedy Read More
Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, the Director-General of World Health Organisation (WHO), says leaders from 40 countries have pledged to support research and development for vaccine, diagnostics and therapeutics with 7.4 billion euros.
Coronavirus: 40 countries pledge €7.4bn for vaccine research, dev’t Read More
Britain said on Monday that China had questions to answer over the information it shared about the novel coronavirus outbreak, but refused to comment on reports that a U.S.-led intelligence consortium had accused Beijing of a cover-up.
Coronavirus: UK says China has questions to answer over outbreak Read More