European Union

Inflation rises in Germany as Russia-related energy crisis escalates

Jul 07, 2022 09:38

Inflation has risen in Germany due to the rising cost of energy prices, exacerbated by Russia’s ban on gas supplies to Europe, with politicians and senior officials already warning that energy needs to be conserved ahead of the cold season this autumn.
Russia says has destroyed two US-supplied advanced missile systems in Ukraine

Jul 07, 2022 04:33

Russia says it has destroyed two US-made High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) missile launchers in eastern Ukraine.
Any alliance with Israel threatens regional stability, security: Shamkhani

Jul 07, 2022 01:52

Iran's top security official, Ali Shamkhani, says any alliance with the Israeli regime, even of a non-security and non-military nature, will pose serious threat to the stability and security of the region.
Western powers urge global sports federations to ban Russia, Belarus athletes

Jul 07, 2022 00:38

The United States and its Western allies, plus South Korea and Japan, have called for suspension of Russian and Belarusian athletes from international sports federations over Moscow's ongoing military operation in Ukraine.
EU plans investment in world's tallest dam to dent Russia's energy clout

Jul 07, 2022 00:02

The European Union plans to become the top investor in the world's tallest dam in Tajikistan, EU officials told Reuters, in a move aimed at helping Central Asia cut its reliance on Russian energy and part of EU's answer to China's Belt and Road Initiative.
Iran rejects US claim, says no 'new demand' beyond JCPOA made in Doha

Jul 06, 2022 10:13

Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has rejected claims made by US officials on new demands raised by the Iranian delegation in Doha talks, saying the Islamic Republic’s requests are in line with the 2015 accord.
US cannot have it both ways at JCPOA revival talks: Iran FM

Jul 06, 2022 03:27

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says Washington’s unilateral demands at the high-profile negotiations to revive the 2015 Iran deal are in contradiction with its claims that it sincerely seeks an agreement.
US must meet requirements for talks: President Raeisi

Jul 04, 2022 08:47

Iran's President Seyyed Ebrahim Raeisi put the onus on the US to comply with the requirements for the negotiations and agreements, denouncing its irresponsible move to initiate an anti-Iranian resolution at the IAEA amid the talks for saving the JCPOA.
US offered no initiatives at Doha talks: Iran's FM tells French counterpart

Jul 04, 2022 02:41

Iran's foreign minister says the US offered no initiatives during the negotiations in Qatari capital of Doha over the revival of the 2015 nuclear deal.
‘Iran, EU finalizing date, venue of next round of sanctions removal talks’

Jul 04, 2022 00:34

Iran’s top negotiator in talks to revive the 2015 Iran deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), says Tehran and the European Union are finalizing the time and location of the next round of the talks, whose main goal is to have sanctions imposed on Tehran removed.