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South Korea to strengthen ties with US on 5G network, Nuclear Power
Washington, May 22 (Sputnik) The United States and South Korea will strengthen their cooperation in a range of civil work including the development of 5G networks, nuclear power plants, and space exploration, South Korean President Moon…
7.4-magnitude Earthquake hits China’s Qinghai province
Beijing, May 22 (UNI) A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck China's Qinghai Province at early hours of Saturday.
According to the China Earthquake Networks Center, the quake struck at a depth of 17 km with epicenter being monitored at 34.59…
World leaders welcome ceasefire between Israel, Palestine
New Delhi , May 21 Leaders from around the world on Thursday welcomed the news of a ceasefire between Israel and Palestine which ended the more than 10-day conflict that caused destruction on both sides as thousands of rockets were…
Russia will ‘knock out’ opponents’ teeth: Putin
Moscow, May 21 Russian President Vladimir Putin has threatened to "knock out the teeth" of his country's opponents, in comments aimed at nations that he said were trying to steal parts of Russian territory.
Foreign enemies regularly try…
BLS International resumes Cyprus Visa Application Centre in Doha, Qatar
New Delhi, May 20 (UNI) BLS International, a trusted global tech-enabled services partner for governments and citizens, announced on Monday that it has resumed accepting appointments for visa applications for the Embassy of the Republic of…
Israel, Hamas agree to ceasefire in Gaza
Gaza, May 21 (UNI) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office on late Thursday confirmed that the security cabinet has unanimously approved a ceasefire in Gaza.
"The ministers agreed to accept the Egyptian initiative for a mutual…
Biden’s Nord Stream 2 Sanctions: 14 US Senators Introduce Bill to Reverse Waiver
Washington, May 21 (Sputnik) A group of 14 Republican US Senators introduced a draft legislation to override the Biden administration’s decision to waive sanctions on the company in charge of Russia’s Nord Stream 2 pipeline exporting gas in…
EU may need Booster Shots to Prolong COVID-19 Immunity
Brussels, May 20 (Sputnik) European Health Commissioner Stella Kyriakides said Thursday that the EU population will likely need a third vaccine dose to boost immune protection from the coronavirus.
"Being one step ahead means having access…
Biden tells Netanyahu he expects significant de-escalation in Israel-Hamas conflict today
Washington May 20, : US President Joe Biden on Wednesday morning (local time) told Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that he expects "significant de-escalation today" in the Israel-Hamas conflict, adding to the growing…
Congressman Krishnamoorthi announces NOVID Act to protect US from risk of new coronavirus strains by…
Washington May 20, : Following new CDC guidance that fully vaccinated Americans can remove masks and resume normal activities, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi on Wednesday (local time) announced the Nullifying Opportunities for…
Jesse Jackson, Congressman Krishnamoorthi urge President Biden to rollout 60 million vaccine doses…
Washington May 20,: American civil rights activist Rev Jesse Jackson Sr on Wednesday urged President Joe Biden to allocate at least 60 million vaccine doses to India out of the 80 million announced earlier by the US President. Jackson…
Blinken, Lavrov discuss Solution to Armenia-Azerbaijan Conflict
Washington, May 20 (Sputnik) US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov during their first in-person meeting on the sidelines of the Arctic Council ministerial discussed finding a long-term solution to…
Hamas Military Wing claims striking 2 Israeli Air Bases With Rockets
Over 220 Palestinians, including 64 children, injured about a thousand. Israel, has reported 12 killed and over 50 seriously injured.
Extension of IAEA checks in Iran will Help JCPOA talks in Vienna Succeed
Vienna, May 19 (Sputnik) The extension of the technical agreement on International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) inspections in Iran will contribute to the success of negotiations on the restoration of the Iran nuclear deal, Russian Permanent…
Protest outside Chinese embassy in London to mark enforced disappearance day of Tibet’s…
London , May 18 A protest was held outside the Chinese embassy in London to observe the 26th anniversary of the enforced disappearance of Tibetan Buddhism's 11th Panchen Lama.
The demonstration was organised by NGOs -- Tibetan…
Philippines President bars cabinet from remarks on South China Sea dispute with Beijing
Manila , May 18 : Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has banned his cabinet from speaking out in public on the South China Sea (SCS) dispute with China.
This comes after Philippines key ministers got engaged in a war of words with…
Earthquake of 5.8 magnitude hits Nepal
Kathmandu May 19, : An Earthquake of Magnitude 5.8 Richter scale struck Nepal on Wednesday morning (local time) as per the National Earthquake Monitoring and Research Center.
The quake took place around 5:42 AM Nepal (Local time),…
France, other nations preparing draft UNSC resolution on Israel, Palestine
United Nations, May 19: France, together with Tunisia, SG gives press con Egypt and Jordan, is preparing a draft UN Security Council resolution that will call for the ceasefire between Israel and Palestine as well as organizing humanitarian…
Washington Gov’ signs 12 Bills to improve Law Enforcement & Accountability
Washington, May 19 (Sputnik) Washington Governor Jay Inslee has singed 12 bills that are expected to heighten law enforcement accountability, including legislation to prohibit use of force and create an Office of Independent Investigations…
COVID-19 cases in Brazil rises by 75,445 to over 15.73M
Brazil, May 19 (Sputnik) The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Brazil has increased by 75,445 to 15,732,836 within the past 24 hours, the national Ministry of Health said on late Tuesday.
According to the ministry, the death toll has…
