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Russian Space Agency chief confirms plans to launch Nuclear space tug into Orbit by ’30
Moscow, April 21 (Sputnik) - Dmitry Rogozin, the chief of Russia's Roscosmos, confirmed on Wednesday the agency's plans to launch into orbit a new space tug with a nuclear propulsion system in 2030.
The state space agency first unveiled…
Serbian president visits EU for speeding up entry to the Block
Brussels, Apr 26 (Xinhua) Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic started his visit to the European Union (EU) on Monday, and one key aim of the visit is to discuss the possibility of speeding up the process for the Balkan country to join the…
Europe to aid India in it’s COVID-19 fight
Brussels, Apr 26 (UNI) European Union Commission is preparing humanitarian assistance for India in the form of medical oxygen devices and medications, Commission spokesman Balazs Ujvari said on Monday.
"India has mainly asked for medical…
Two high-ranking Taliban military leaders killed in Southern Afghanistan
Kabul, Apr 26 (Sputnik) Two high-ranking Taliban commanders have been killed in a drone strike by government forces in Afghanistan's southern province of Kandahar, a source told Sputnik on Monday.
According to the source, hundreds of…
Burj Khalifa lights up in solidarity with India
Dubai, Apr 26 (UNI) World’s tallest building, Burj Khalifa here on Sunday lit up depicting India's national flag to express solidarity with the country currently battling the second wave of coronavirus.
The 23-second video projected on the…
US to send raw materials for COVID-19 vaccines to India
New Delhi, Apr 25 (UNI) The United States has assured to immediately provide raw materials for COVID-19 vaccines, medical equipment and protective gear to India to help it fight against the rapidly rising number of COVID-19 infections, a…
India, US committed to work together in achieving ambitious climate and clean energy targets: MEA
New Delhi: India and the United States are firmly committed to work together in achieving ambitious climate and clean energy targets, the ministry of external affairs (MEA) has said.
"Through the partnership, India and the United States…
Egyptian FM voices support for political solution in Yemen
Cairo, Apr 25 (Xinhua) Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shoukry stressed on Sunday Egypt's support for a political solution to the Yemeni crisis, the Egyptian Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
During a meeting in Cairo with…
Vietnam building up maritime militia as China tries to dominate South China Sea: Report
Beijing , April 26 Vietnam is building up its maritime militia in the South China Sea as Beijing ramps up efforts to dominate the disputed waterway, South China Morning Post reported citing a Chinese military magazine.
"Vietnam's…
China’s ‘bullying and aggression’ are becoming more ‘ruthless’: Taiwan
Taipei , April 26 Taiwan is a "sovereign state" and it is not subordinate to China, said Taiwanese Vice President Lai Ching-te, amid escalating aggression from Beijing in the region.
Speaking during an event, Lai said that China's…
China prosecutes dozens of people who posted leaked info of Xi’s daughter
Beijing , April 24 Beijing has prosecuted dozens of people, for leaking personal information of Chinese President Xi Jinping's daughter, on charges of illegally collecting personal information, according to a report by Kyodo News.
A…
Japan declares 3rd state of emergency in four prefectures over COVID-19
Tokyo , April 25 A nearly three-week state of emergency, the third one since the outbreak of the pandemic, enters into force in Japan's prefectures of Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto and Hyogo on Sunday amid a spike in COVID-19 cases.
On…
China desires to use space to displace US as global economic, military leader – Pentagon
Washington, Apr 20 (Sputnik) The United States sees China as one of its main threats in the space domain, where the country seeks to displace Washington as a global leader, Commander of the US Space Command James Dickinson said in testimony…
US diplomatic missions in Turkey to close on April 26 fearing protests
Ankara, Apr 24 (Sputnik) US diplomatic missions in Turkey will be closed for routine services from April 26-27 out of precaution fearing protests and demonstrations following a statement by US President Joe Biden, in which he referred to…
Coronavirus | Tokyo below ’emergency orders’ with Olympics three months away
IOC President’s go to to Hiroshima amidst the pandemic disaster raises opposition cries.
UAE on track to reach 14GW clean power capacity by 2030
Abu Dhabi, Apr 23 (Sputnik) The United Arab Emirates has invested over $40 billion in domestic clean energy projects, the minister of climate change and environment told Sputnik, adding that the country's clean power capacity would reach 14…
Putin warns rivals towards ‘crossing red line’ with Russia
President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday warned Russia’s overseas rivals towards “crossing the red line” with Moscow, as he gave a state of the nation speech amid deep tensions with the West.
Russia’s ties with the West have deteriorated…
Derek Chauvin to be sentenced on June 16 in George Floyd’s murder
Washington , March 24 Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of George Floyd's murder will be sentenced on June 16.
The Hennepin County District Court said that Chauvin will be sentenced at 1:30 pm (local time)…
Biden to visit Britain, Belgium in June
Washington, April 24 The White House said that President Joe Biden will travel to Britain and Belgium in June, the first overseas visit since he took office in January.
Biden will attend the Group of Seven (G7) Summit in Cornwall,…
Pakistan’s NAB unveils corruption in Gwadar project
Islamabad , April 24 While Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan-led government "plans" to make Gwadar the "next Dubai" under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) initiative, the National Accountability Bureau's (NAB) Balochistan…
