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Russia slams ‘inhumanity’ of US decision to send depleted uranium rounds to Ukraine
Sep 07, 2023 12:02Russia has denounced the US decision to provide Ukraine with depleted uranium ammunition as a clear sign of “inhumanity”, stressing that the indiscriminate ammunition is not only a threat to the Ukrainians, but to whole generations.
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China warns against ‘new Cold War’ at ASEAN summit
Sep 07, 2023 11:43Chinese Premier Li Qiang has warned against the “new Cold War” at the annual summit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) when dealing with conflicts between countries, as leaders of the economic grouping gathered in Indonesia.
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Harris says ready to step into role of president if Biden is unwell
Sep 07, 2023 11:32US Vice President Kamala Harris has announced her readiness to fulfill her constitutional duty to assume the presidency should President Joe Biden be unable to complete his term, amid concerns over his health and age.
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US to provide controversial depleted uranium weapons to Ukraine
Sep 07, 2023 11:04The United States says it is sending depleted uranium ammunition to Kiev, despite global concerns about serious health problems caused by such ammunition.
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Blinken visits Ukraine, says Washington ready to fund war to 'last Ukrainian'
Sep 07, 2023 10:53US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says Kiev needs a “strong deterrent” in its war with Russia, stressing that the United States is ready to fund the ex-Soviet republic to “the last Ukrainian.”
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Iran urges UN Security Council to refrain from using sanctions as weapon
Sep 06, 2023 10:29Iran’s permanent ambassador to the United Nations has urged the UN Security Council to refrain from using sanctions as a cover for the illegal and unilateral actions of certain member states, or as a weapon to advance their political agendas against the countries.
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Australian MPs against US extradition push to visit US in solidarity with Julian Assange
Sep 06, 2023 05:24A group of Australian lawmakers have planned to visit the United States later this month to demand an end to Washington’s push to get WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange extradited to the country.
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Defense minister says all arms embargoes on Iran will expire in October
Sep 05, 2023 11:23Iran’s Defense Minister Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Ashtiani has announced that all unjust arms embargoes imposed on Iran are set to expire next month, voicing Iran’s readiness to expand defense ties with all independent countries.
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China warns neighbors against repeat of ‘Ukraine tragedy’ in Southeast Asia
Sep 05, 2023 03:42China says Southeast Asian countries must be cautious about being used as geopolitical pawns by foreign players sowing discord in the region for their own gain.
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Iran FM: Unblocking funds in South Korea opens new chapter in bilateral relations
Sep 05, 2023 02:53Iran's foreign minister says a recent agreement reached to unblock the country’s frozen funds in South Korea will open a new chapter in the two country’s relations.