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Russia intercepts US drone over Black Sea amid tensions

Aug 05, 2023 13:23

Russia says it scrambled an Su-30 fighter jet to prevent a US drone from violating its border over the Black Sea.
Fears grow over eurozone facing another recession

Jul 31, 2023 09:37

Economic activity has slowed down across the 20-nation eurozone, as inflation still remains too high in member countries, according to the European Central Bank (ECB).
EU, UN , African Union mount pressure on Niger coup leaders

Jul 30, 2023 04:59

The European Union and the United Nations Security Council have mounted pressure on Niger coup leaders, while the African Union has issued a 15-day ultimatum to the military to return to the barracks.
Iran condemns Damascus bomb attack, calls for removal of anti-Syria sanctions

Jul 28, 2023 03:40

Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman has condemned a Thursday bomb attack hitting the Syrian capital Damascus, calling on the world to help Syria by trying to end the “cruel sanctions” on the Arab nation.
Russia says intercepted another cargo ship over traces of explosives

Jul 27, 2023 10:41

Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) says it found traces of explosives on board a civilian vessel en route from Turkey to a Russian port over suspected involvement in smuggling arms to Ukraine.
Ukraine claims responsibility for last year's Crimea bridge blast

Jul 27, 2023 08:39

Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) has claimed responsibility for an attack on the Crimean Bridge connecting Russia and the Crimean Peninsula in October last year.
Anti-war activists rally in Germany to protest against arming Ukraine with cluster munitions

Jul 25, 2023 11:47

Hundreds of German protesters have taken to the streets in Nuremberg to call on the West to stop deliveries of weapons, including US-made cluster munitions, to Ukraine.
Iran says European states must prevent recurrence of Qur’an desecration

Jul 24, 2023 09:16

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman has said European countries must adopt proper measures aimed at preventing the recurrence of holy Qur’an desecration by extremist individuals or groups.
OIC to hold emergency meeting on recurring Qur’an desecration in Europe: Iraq

Jul 23, 2023 10:17

Iraq’s Foreign Ministry has announced that the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) plans to hold an emergency meeting to discuss the recurring acts of the desecration of the holy Qur’an in Europe.
EU's use of Malvinas Islands in dispute with Argentina enrages Britain

Jul 22, 2023 10:18

The UK government has criticized the European Union, saying it regrets that it does not use the correct words to call the British-controlled Falkland Islands and used the name Malvinas, the name preferred by Argentina.