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Russia says 'unrealistic' to expect JCPOA revival in near-term, citing 2024 US elections

Jul 14, 2023 11:05

Russia's Foreign Minister says he's not very optimistic about any deal on the revival of the US-abandoned 2015 nuclear agreement, citing the possibility of a shift in US policy following next year's presidential elections there.
India buys French fighter jets, submarines as Modi visits Paris

Jul 14, 2023 10:01

India has signed a new multibillion-dollar deal with France, buying French fighter jets as Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Paris on a two-day trip.
US cluster bombs are now in Ukraine: Pentagon

Jul 14, 2023 08:24

A US military official says Ukraine has received cluster munitions, less than a week after the United States pledged to transfer the controversial weaponry to Ukrainian forces.
Transport strikes hit Italy as tourist season gets into full swing

Jul 14, 2023 08:10

Commuters and travelers in Italy are facing major disruption this week due to two nationwide public transport strikes affecting train services and airports. According to Italian unions, low wages and safety at work are among workers' most urgent concerns.
Iran’s annual tourism revenues at $6.2bn: Official

Jul 14, 2023 05:47

A deputy head of the Iranian tourism ministry (MCTH) says Iran’s annual tourism revenues have reached $6.2 billion, adding that tourism is becoming a major source of earning hard currency for the country.
Underfunding and burnout set off fresh doctors strike in UK

Jul 14, 2023 04:23

Tens of thousands of junior doctors across England have begun a five-day strike in what's been described as the longest single walkout by doctors in the history of the country's National Health Service.
Biden warns Ukraine's NATO membership during war could trigger WWIII

Jul 14, 2023 03:39

President Joe Biden of the United States has warned that Ukraine’s potential accession to NATO while it is at war with Russia is likely to culminate in a third World War.
At least 87 bodies found buried in Sudan mass grave, including women, children: UN

Jul 14, 2023 03:26

Bodies of at least 87 people, including women and children, have been found buried in a mass grave in West Darfur of Sudan, the United Nations has said.
EU legislator claims Ukraine is being led by war criminals

Jul 13, 2023 11:53

The war in Ukraine has sparked a fiery debate in the European parliament. Some EU lawmakers insist the 27-nation bloc should stop sending lethal weapons and billions of dollars in cash to Kiev.
China censures US aircraft transit over Taiwan Strait

Jul 13, 2023 11:52

China has censured the United States after one of its maritime patrol and reconnaissance planes crossed the airspace over the sensitive Taiwan Strait, which separates China from Taiwan.