Explosion in Iran's Natanz Nuclear Facility Caused by Bomb, Report Claims
July 03, 2020 at 03:31 AM
An explosion at one of Iran's most important nuclear facilities, Natanz, took place on Thursday, damaging the power plant, but leaving its reactor intact. The cause of the explosion has not been officially confirmed. Read More »
At least 24 killed in armed attack on Mexican drug rehab clinic
July 02, 2020 at 10:12 AM
Twenty-four people were shot dead after a group of gunmen stormed a drug rehab center in Central Mexico and opened fire on patients and employees. It was the second deadly attack on the facility since last month. Read More »
US Marine in Japan Accused of Punching Local Man While Violating COVID-19 Restrictions
July 01, 2020 at 09:56 AM
A US Marine based in Okinawa, Japan, was arrested by police Sunday after allegedly punching a 21-year-old local college student at a nightclub in Naha, the capital city of Okinawa Prefecture. Read More »
The Pandemic Shows the Importance of Funding Early Childcare and Education Infrastructure
July 01, 2020 at 03:52 AM
The COVID-19 pandemic that shut down the economy in March has led to sharp declines in employment and output. Read More »
‘Russian bounties for Taliban’ story clearly meant to derail US military pullout, says Moscow’s special envoy to Afghanistan
June 30, 2020 at 06:25 AM
Bombshell reports claiming Russia paid Afghan militants to kill US soldiers is fake news targeting President Trump's team and its attempts to withdraw troops from the country, Russia’s top Afghanistan-focused diplomat has said. Read More »
Iran issues arrest warrant for Trump over Soleimani killing, will ask Interpol to act – local media
June 30, 2020 at 05:06 AM
Iran has identified 36 people involved in the US assassination of General Qassem Soleimani and will seek their arrest through Interpol channels, media reports said. The list of suspects is topped by President Donald Trump. Read More »
Palestinians Reportedly Ready to Resume Talks With Israel, Negotiate 'Minor' Territorial Concessions
June 30, 2020 at 03:11 AM
The readiness for negotiations on "minor" territorial concessions comes on condition that the plans announced by Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu to extend the sovereignty over the West Bank territories are not implemented. Read More »
US Senator Suggests Buying Russian-Made S-400 Defence System From Turkey
June 30, 2020 at 03:00 AM
The purchase of Russian S-400 defence systems by Ankara drew a response from Washington, as the Trump administration expelled Turkey from the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Program and threatened sanctions against the country for buying Russian-made defence weapons. Read More »
About 1 Million Affected by Floods in India’s Northeast Assam, 43 Drowned, Killed in Landslides
June 29, 2020 at 09:38 AM
India’s north-eastern state of Assam has been hit by a second round of floods since last week, affecting nearly one million people. The state was earlier hit by floods in May, followed by heavy rainfall following Cyclone Amphan, affecting nearly 400,000 people. Read More »
Mumbai Hospitals Give Thumbs Down to Made-in-India Ventilators in Terms of Efficiency
June 29, 2020 at 08:53 AM
Controversy has surrounded the made-in-India ventilators that were ordered by the central government from an Indian start-up under the dedicated COVID-19 fund. Questions have been raised over their efficiency as a substitute to high-end ventilators. Read More »
