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US hypersonic weapon test fails
The US Department of Defense had an unsuccessful test related to its hypersonic weapons development. It comes amid reports China has successfully tested hypersonic weapons. Beijing announced it was a “routine test” for reusable space rocket technology.
Gallup: 70 percent of Iranians approve of President Raisi
A few weeks into Ebrahim Raisi's presidency, a new survey by Gallup shows more than 70 percent of Iranians approve of his job as the new president.
France says militant commander killed in Mali
The French military has announced the killing of a commander of a terror group close to Al Qaeda in Mali.
North Korea accuses US of “double standards” over military activities
North Korea says the United States exercises "double standards" in its approach to Pyongyang's weapons program. The announcement was made in a reply to the United Nations Security Council meeting over the recent ballistic missile test by Pyongyang.
IAEA head believes upcoming weeks ‘decisive’ for Iran nuclear deal
The next weeks will be crucial for saving the Iran nuclear deal, also known as Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPAO), says the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) chief.
Turkey says likely to deploy heavy weapons in Syria
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has warned Ankara will deploy heavy weaponry in the Syrian territory against Damascus if necessary. The Syrian government has repeatedly condemned Turkey's illegal military deployment in its northern regions.
Biden says concerned about China hypersonic missile test
US President Joe Biden has expressed concern about a possible Chinese hypersonic missile test. China has refuted a recent report over a nuclear-capable hypersonic missile test. Beijing announced it was a “routine test” for reusable space rocket technology.
Gas explosion rips through Chinese city
At least four people were killed and 47 others wounded in a powerful gas explosion in the Chinese northeastern city of Shenyang on Thursday. The incident reduced nearby buildings to rubble.
UK threat level against MPs at ‘substantial’
UK Home Secretary Priti Patel has announced the threat level that lawmakers face has been raised to “substantial”, which means an attack against them is “likely”. It follows the death of Sir David Amess, Conservative MP who was stabbed to death last week.
US-Mexico border detentions at highest level in decades
The number of arrests made by American Border Patrol at US-Mexico border has climbed to the highest level since 1986, according to US Customs and Border Patrol data. The report has highlighted the deepening political and humanitarian challenges the White House is facing on immigration.
Majority of Americans blame Biden for rising inflation
More than 60 percent of Americans are pointing a finger at US President Joe Biden's policies over the rising inflation, a survey shows.
US calls for ‘sustained and substantive’ talks with North Korea
The United State has called for a “sustained and substantive dialogue” with North Korea over the country’s nuclear programme. This was announced by the US ambassador to the United Nations (UN) after the Security Council meeting over North Korea's latest missile launch. In September and October, Pyongyang conducted a series of new missile tests.
Poll: Almost 80% of republicans want Trump to run for president
Over three-fourths of republicans want the former president, Donald Trump to seek another term in the White House, according to a survey. Previous polls show Americans’ confidence in US President Joe Biden’s capability to handle several important issues is falling.
Syria base housing US forces hit by drone attacks
An American outpost in southeastern Syria was hit by drone attacks on Wednesday. No US troops stationed in the base was killed or injured.
Afghanistan summit calls for urgent assistance
Participants in the Moscow Format Consultations on Afghanistan have called for urgent humanitarian and economic assistance for the reconstruction of the country, according to the joint statement released on Wednesday.
Spanish court agrees to extradite Venezuela’s ex-spy chief to US
Spain’s High Court has ordered the extradition of former Venezuelan spy chief Hugo Carvajal to the United States. He is facing drug trafficking charges but denies the allegations.
Biden’s Iran envoy to discusses nuclear deal with E3 diplomats
US Special Envoy for Iran Robert Malley will hold a meeting on Friday in Paris with French, German and British senior officials to discuss the nuclear negotiations with Iran. It comes after a four-day visit by the US envoy to the Persian Gulf.
Putin shuts down Russia citing COVID pandemic
Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered on Wednesday a one-week paid shutdown for workers as coronavirus cases and deaths continue to soar.
Philippines to investigate thousands of deaths during war on drugs
The Philippines justice ministry has announced a probe into thousands of killings which occurred during President Rodrigo Duterte’s war on drugs. The official death toll is almost 6,000, although the real number of fatalities is believed to be much higher.
Taliban: Afghan territory not to be used against others
The Taliban says they will not allow anyone to use Afghanistan soil to launch attacks against other countries. This was announced by the Taliban acting foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi on Wednesday.
US official calls for maintaining sanctions against Taliban
Deputy United States Secretary of the Treasury Wally Adeyemo has said it is essential to maintain Washington sanctions against the Taliban, who regained power in Afghanistan last August. The new rulers of Afghanistan have warned the country is on the verge of a humanitarian catastrophe, blasting west for keeping mum on grim situation.
UN: 10k children killed or maimed in Yemen war
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has reported at least 10,000 children have been killed or maimed in Saudi-led Yemen war. The body also announced four out of every five kids need humanitarian assistance in the war-ravaged country.
Congress panel urges criminal charges against Brazil president over Covid-19
A Brazilian congressional panel probing handling of the coronavirus pandemic in the country has recommended criminal charges against President Jair Bolsonarod. More than 604 thousand people have died of coronavirus in Brazil so far.
Afghanistan summit kicks off in Moscow
The Moscow consultations on Afghanistan has kicked off at President Hotel in the Russian capital, Moscow. Delegates will discuss the prospects of the developments related to the military and political situation in Afghanistan as well as the efforts of the international community on preventing a humanitarian crisis in the war-torn country.
FBI search property linked to sanctioned Russian Billionaire
The FBI agents have swarmed a home linked to sanctioned Russian businessman Oleg Deripaska in Washington D.C. with a court order. Deripaska is known as a proxy for Russian government
