Published: Sat, 14 May 2022 19:03:18 GMT
Ireland, Europe, U.S. condemn Israeli forces actions at Shireen's funeral in Jerusalem
DUBLIN, Ireland - Foreign Minister Simon Coveney has condemned "disgraceful scenes of police brutality" at the funeral of Al Jazeera reporter Shireen Abu Akleh in Jerusalem Friday. In a tweet, he said, "These are disgraceful scenes of police brutality at a hugely sensitive funeral." "Unacceptable, and the international community should strongly condemn it." Earlier, Coveney called for an independen...[read more]
Published: Fri, 13 May 2022 21:51:00 GMT
Turkish veto could stop Finland, Sweden joining NATO
ISTANBUL, Turkey - Veto-wielding NATO member Turkey is voicing opposition to Sweden and Finland joining the alliance, with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan telling reporters Friday he does not positively view the countries' membership bid. Analysts warn the Turkish leader's stance will likely rekindle questions over Ankara's allegiances given its close ties with Moscow."At the moment, we are following the ...[read more]
Published: Fri, 13 May 2022 11:17:12 GMT
Google, EU publishers agree on payments for online news
BRUSSELS, Belgium: Three years after the adoption of the landmark EU copyright rules, Google is set to pay 300 publishers across Ireland, Germany, France, and other EU countries for republishing their news. Google will also develop an app to make it simpler for publishers to sign up, offering them an extended news preview agreement that allows Google to show snippets and thumbnails of their news for a licensing ...[read more]
Published: Thu, 12 May 2022 11:04:56 GMT
UN says civilian deaths in Ukraine will be thousands higher than current figures
GENEVA, Switzerland: Matilda Bogner, head of the United Nations human rights monitoring mission in Ukraine, has warned that the number of civilian deaths in Ukraine is thousands higher than the official figure of 3,381, with fatalities in the port city of Mariupol alone adding significantly to the total.During a press briefing in Geneva, Bogner said, "We have been working on estimates, but all I can say for now...[read more]
Published: Wed, 11 May 2022 08:35:23 GMT
Report: Irish homeowners pay 250 euro more for electricity than rest of Europe
Dublin, Ireland: Irish homeowners pay €250 more for their electricity each year than do homes in the EU.A study has shown that electricity prices in Ireland are 26 percent higher than the EU average, and the fourth most expensive among EU countries.Statistics from Eurostat indicate that only Germany, Denmark and Belgium have more expensive electricity.The data shows that Irish consumers pay...[read more]
Published: Sun, 15 May 2022 07:36:56 GMT
Pricey Tortillas: Latin America's Poor Struggle to Afford Staples
No item is more essential to Mexican dinner tables than the corn tortilla. But the burst of inflation that is engulfing Latin America and the rest of the world means that people like Alicia Garcia, a cleaner at a restaurant in Mexico City, have had to cut back.Months ago, Garcia, 67, would buy a stack of tortillas weighing several kilograms to take home to her family every day. Now, her salary doesn't go so far,...[read more]
Published: Sun, 15 May 2022 07:18:17 GMT
Ryan Cook named as interim head coach of Netherlands men's cricket team
Amsterdam [Netherlands], May 15 (ANI): The Koninklijke Nederlandse Cricket Bond (KNCB) on Saturday announced that Ryan Cook has been appointed as the interim head coach of the Netherlands men's cricket team.
Ryan Cook temporarily replaces Ryan Campbell, who was hospitalised after suffering from a cardiac arrest while he was on a holiday with his family in England last month. Campbell was discharged from the hospital earli...[read more]
Published: Sun, 15 May 2022 06:55:38 GMT
Fantasy in Stone: The remarkable limestone cathedral at Yuryev-Polsky
Architectural historian and photographer William Brumfield explains why this early 13th-century cathedral covered with fantastic carvings is the final monument of a rich Vladimir-Suzdal culture before the Mongol invasion. Yuryev-Polsky....[read more]
Published: Sun, 15 May 2022 06:13:14 GMT
Finland not afraid of Russia minister
There's ?no panic? in Helsinki over any ?nasty? response to its NATO bid, says the Finnish minister for European affairsHelsinki would strengthen NATO and bring a lot of "added value" to the US-led military alliance, Finnish Minister for European Affairs Tytti Tuppurainen claimed in an ...[read more]
Published: Sun, 15 May 2022 06:07:01 GMT
Ukraine: Russians Withdraw From Around Kharkiv, Batter East
KYIV, UKRAINE - Russian troops were withdrawing from around Ukraine's second-largest city after bombarding it for weeks, the Ukrainian military said Saturday, as Kyiv and Moscow's forces engaged in a grinding battle for the country's eastern industrial heartland.Ukraine's military said the Russian forces were pulling back from the northeastern city of Kharkiv and focusing on guarding supply routes, while launchi...[read more]
Published: Sun, 15 May 2022 06:06:59 GMT
Latest Developments in Ukraine: May 15
For full coverage of the crisis in Ukraine, visit Flashpoint Ukraine.The latest developments in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. All times EDT:2:04 a.m.: In its latest intelligence update, the U.K.'s defense ministry says Russia's assault on Donbas has 'lost momentum.''Despite smal...[read more]
Published: Sun, 15 May 2022 06:06:39 GMT
Lebanon Votes in First Election Since Crisis
BEIRUT - Lebanon headed to the polls Sunday for its first election since multiple crises dragged it to the brink of failed statehood, with the ruling elite expected to comfortably weather public anger.The parliamentary election is a first test for opposition movements spawned by an unprecedented anti-establishment uprising in 2019 that briefly raised hopes of regime change in Lebanon.Yet observers have wa...[read more]
Published: Sun, 15 May 2022 06:06:27 GMT
Rajapaksa Swears in 4 Cabinet Members Amid Sri Lanka Crisis
COLOMBO, SRI LANKA - Sri Lanka's president swore in four new Cabinet ministers Saturday in an effort to ensure stability until a full Cabinet is formed in the island nation engulfed in a political and economic crisis.The appointment of four ministers came two days after President Gotabaya Rajapaksa reappointed five-time former Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, after his predecessor - the president'...[read more]
Published: Sun, 15 May 2022 04:55:15 GMT
Former Afghan politician urges probe for mistreatment of locals in three provinces
Kabul [Afghanistan], May 15 (ANI): Former Afghan politicians have urged an investigation into the reports of torture and mistreatment of the citizens in the country's three provinces.Reports surfaced that human rights are violated in Panjshir, Takhar, and Baghlan provinces in the country.The former Afghan leaders include - Former chairman of the High Council for National Reconciliation (HCNR) Abdullah Abdullah, a prominen...[read more]
Published: Sun, 15 May 2022 04:19:07 GMT
Mets blow lead, hang on to down Mariners
Patrick Mazeika, making his season debut, hit the tie-breaking homer in the seventh inning Saturday night as the New York Mets edged the visiting Seattle Mariners 5-4 in the middle game of a three-game series.
The win gives the Mets a chance to extend their franchise-record, season-opening unbeaten series streak to 11. New York has won nine series and split one.
The Mariners fell to 4-9 this month.
The Mets carried a 4...[read more]
Published: Sun, 15 May 2022 03:55:14 GMT
Politicians urge probe into civilian mistreatment in Afghan provinces
Kabul [Afghanistan], May 15 (ANI): Some influential Afghan politicians have urged an investigation into the alleged reports of torture and mistreatment of the Afghan civilians in the Panjshir, Takhar, and Baghlan provinces.
The Afghan politicians who have expressed concerns over the abuse of Afghan civilians include Abdullah Abdullah, the former chairman of the High Council for National Reconciliation, Abdul Rab Rasul Say...[read more]
Published: Sun, 15 May 2022 00:55:39 GMT
10 modern paintings from the life of Peter the Great
The year 2022 marks the 350th anniversary of the first Russian emperor's birth. For this occasion, contemporary artists have painted some important scenes and plots from the life of the great Peter. 1. Ilya Zorkin. The Beginning of Autocracy, 2022...[read more]
Published: Sun, 15 May 2022 00:36:51 GMT
Ukraine's Kalush Orchestra Wins Eurovision Song Contest
TURIN, ITALY - Ukrainian band Kalush Orchestra won the Eurovision Song Contest in the early hours of Sunday in a clear show of support for the war-ravaged nation.The six-man band that mixes traditional folk melodies and contemporary hip hop in a purposeful defense of Ukrainian culture was the sentimental and bookmakers' favorite among the 25 bands and performers competing in the grand finale. The public vote fro...[read more]
Published: Sat, 14 May 2022 23:36:20 GMT
Taliban Announce First Annual Afghan Budget
Islamabad - Afghanistan's ruling Taliban unveiled their first annual budget Saturday. Officials said it will be fully funded by domestic revenues and faces a fiscal deficit of 44 billion Afghanis, or nearly $500 million.Deputy Prime Minister Abdul Salam Hanafi told a news conference in Kabul that his interim government foresees spending of 231.4 billion Afghanis ($2.6 billion) and estimates domestic revenues of ...[read more]
Published: Sat, 14 May 2022 23:05:13 GMT
Steve Stricker up 3 shots through 54 holes at Regions Tradition
Steve Stricker shot a 6-under-66 on Saturday and holds a three-shot lead after three rounds of the Regions Tradition in Birmingham, Ala.
Stricker sits at 17-under 199 through three trips around Greystone Golf and Country Club and has led after every round. Steven Alker is his closest pursuer after the New Zealander carded a stellar 65 in the third round.
Spain's Miguel Angel Jimenez shot 67 and is five shots back in thi...[read more]
Published: Sat, 14 May 2022 22:27:07 GMT
Indian economy witnessing V-shaped recovery due to Centre's all-round efforts amid COVID-19, says Rajnath Singh
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], May 15 (ANI): Noting that the disturbances and uncertainties caused due to COVID-19 reduced private consumption expenditures, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said the Central government has initiated a number of steps to deal with these challenges, adding that the results are visible.
Singh was addressing a workshop on the financial market organised by the Lucknow branch of Cent...[read more]
Published: Sat, 14 May 2022 22:13:34 GMT
Russia warns about 'end of EU'
Ukraine's ideology is incompatible with the bloc's stated values, Moscow claimsA decision by Brussels to initiate the procedure of Ukraine's accession to EU membership would signify the end of the 27-member bloc, Russia's deputy foreign minister Alexander Glushko has warned.Modern Ukraine is a "state where Nazi groups rule the show and Nazi ideology reigns, which is incompatible with Euro...[read more]
Published: Sat, 14 May 2022 22:13:27 GMT
Zelensky signs law enabling bans on anti-Ukrainian parties
Kiev has adopted a law simplifying the process of banning political parties purported to be ?anti-Ukrainian?Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday signed into law a bill establishing a mechanism to outlaw political parties. The legislation is aimed at political parties deemed to be engaging into "anti-Ukrainian" activities.The list of wrongdoings which can be used as a pretext...[read more]
Published: Sat, 14 May 2022 20:13:38 GMT
Germany warns of brutal global hunger
Russia's military campaign in Ukraine is to blame, Berlin claimsSkyrocketing food prices worldwide are the result of Russia pursuing a hybrid war strategy, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock claimed on Saturday following a G7 meeting.However, Moscow immediately hit back by blaming Western sanctions for the spike."Russia made a conscious decision to turn the war against Ukrai...[read more]
Published: Sat, 14 May 2022 20:13:36 GMT
Turkey clarifies position on new NATO members
Ankara says it's ?not closing the door? to the countries, but concerns about ?terrorism? must be addressedTurkey is not seeking to outright shoot down the accession of Sweden and Finland to the US-led NATO bloc, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's top adviser Ibrahim Kalin told Reuters on Saturday. Nonetheless, Ankara's concerns about organizations it deems to be "terrorist" that are operating in t...[read more]
Published: Sat, 14 May 2022 20:13:32 GMT
Haaland and Lewandowski 'say goodbye to Germany amid relegation riot
The Bundesliga's two top strikers look to be leaving as Stuttgart ensured survival in dramatic fashionErling Haaland and Robert Lewandowski both appeared to say farewell to German football fans as pandemonium struck in Stuttgart when they beat relegation with a 92nd-minute winner.On the final day of the Bundesliga season, Haaland played his last game for Borussia Dortmund who this week so...[read more]
Published: Sat, 14 May 2022 20:06:33 GMT
One Killed as Price Protests Continue in Iran
Dubai - Protests over soaring food prices continued in several cities in Iran on Saturday, according to postings on social media, while an Iranian lawmaker told a local media outlet that one person was killed in a demonstration in the southwest.The protests were triggered last week by a cut in state subsidies for imported wheat that caused price increases of as much as 300% for a variety of flour-based staples. ...[read more]
Published: Sat, 14 May 2022 20:05:45 GMT
South Africa Has New Surge of COVID From Omicron Sub-Variants
Johannesburg - South Africa is experiencing a surge of new COVID-19 cases driven by two omicron sub-variants, according to health experts.For about three weeks the country has seen increasing numbers of new cases and somewhat higher hospitalizations, but not increases in severe cases and deaths, said professor Marta Nunes, a researcher at Vaccine and Infectious Diseases Analytics at Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospit...[read more]
Published: Sat, 14 May 2022 19:55:03 GMT
Cyprus says Turkey would likely object country's accession to NATO
Nicosia [Cyprus], May 15 (ANI/Sputnik): Cyprus President Nicos Anastasiades said on Saturday that Turkey would likely block the republic's accession to NATO.
Anastasiades at the opening ceremony of a new building of the rehabilitation center for members of the National Organization of Cypriot Fighters (EOKA) was asked by reporters whether there is a chance that a discussion on Cyprus' membership in NATO would begin.
"I th...[read more]
Published: Sat, 14 May 2022 18:37:17 GMT
China's state-owned shipping giant expanding global influence
Beijing [China], May 14 (ANI): China's state-owned COSCO Shipping Corporation Ltd, the fourth-biggest player in the shipping industry, according to London-based data analytics company GlobalData, is increasingly expanding its operations throughout the world even as it conceals its association with the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN), a media report said.
The Shanghai-headquartered group's continued transport of Russi...[read more]
Published: Sat, 14 May 2022 18:37:15 GMT
Finland to decide on NATO membership in next few days, President tells Putin
Helsinki [Finland], May 14 (ANI): Finland's President Sauli Niinisto held a telephonic conversation with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Saturday and told him that the Nordic nation will decide to seek NATO membership in the first few days.
Finland's President said that the Nordic nation will decide "to seek NATO membership in the next few days," CNN reported citing the statement issued by Niinisto's office.
"Pr...[read more]
Published: Sat, 14 May 2022 18:37:14 GMT
Finland wishes to preserve peace on border with Russia: Foreign Minister
Helsinki [Finland], May 14 (ANI/Sputnik): Finnish Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto on Saturday said that it was important for Helsinki to remain in contact with Moscow to preserve peace on the Russian-Finnish border.
"It is very important for Finland to maintain communication with Russia since the two countries share such a long bilateral border," Haavisto said at the doorstep of the informal meeting of NATO Ministers of F...[read more]
Published: Sat, 14 May 2022 18:37:11 GMT
Women's World Boxing Championships: India's Nitu advances to quarter-finals
Istanbul [Turkey], May 14 (ANI): 2017 Youth World Champion Nitu (48kg) continued her fine form and cruised into the quarter-finals at the 12th edition of the IBA Women's World Boxing Championships as she blanked Spain's Lopez Del Arbol by unanimous decision in Istanbul on Saturday.
Nitu, who won the gold medal at the Strandja Memorial tournament in Sofia this year dominated the proceedings right from the beginning. The bo...[read more]
Published: Sat, 14 May 2022 18:16:35 GMT
Turkey clarifies position on Sweden's and Finland's NATO bid
Ankara is ?not closing door? to the countries, but concerns about ?terrorism? must be addressed, Turkish presidential aide saidTurkey is not seeking to outright shoot down the accession of Sweden and Finland to the US-led NATO alliance, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's top adviser Ibrahim Kalin told Reuters in an exclusive interview on Saturday. Nonetheless, Ankara's concerns about organizations...[read more]
Published: Sat, 14 May 2022 18:06:31 GMT
Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Becomes UAE's President
DUBAI, UAE - Rulers in the United Arab Emirates on Saturday unanimously appointed Abu Dhabi's Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan as the autocratic nation's president, signaling both unity and stability in this key energy-rich country that hosts Western militaries.The ascension of Sheikh Mohammed, 61, had been expected after the death Friday of his half-brother and the UAE's president, Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed A...[read more]
Published: Sat, 14 May 2022 18:06:17 GMT
India Bans Wheat Exports, Irks G7
India banned wheat exports without government approval Saturday after its hottest March on record hit production, in a blow to countries reeling from supply shortages and soaring prices since Russia's invasion of Ukraine.The announcement drew sharp criticism from the Group of Seven industrialized nations' agriculture ministers meeting in Germany, who said that such measures 'would worsen the crisis' of rising co...[read more]
Published: Sat, 14 May 2022 16:31:59 GMT
Senior European Union officials praise late Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed
BRUSSELS, 14th May, 2022 (WAM) -- Senior European Union officials have affirmed that the UAE, during the era of the late Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, achieved growth, comprehensive renaissance, peace and stability in the region.
Charles Michel, President of the European Council, said, "We received ...[read more]
Published: Sat, 14 May 2022 14:55:30 GMT
Was determined not to give up despite injury, it was big win against Denmark: HS Prannoy
Bangkok [Thailand], May 14 (ANI): HS Prannoy, who emerged as the hero of India's historic victory in the semi-finals on Friday despite getting injured during the match, said that winning against Denmark was big as they have three top-ranking players and that the support from the staff gave him energy.
India scripted history on Friday by getting through to their first-ever final of the Thomas Cup. The Indian men's team bea...[read more]
Published: Sat, 14 May 2022 14:36:53 GMT
Putin Warns Finland Joining NATO Would Be Mistake
Russian President Vladimir Putin told his Finnish counterpart that it would be a "mistake" for Finland to join NATO, according to statement from the Kremlin.The two leaders spoke by phone on Saturday as U.S. Senate minority leader Mitch McConnell led a delegation of Republican senators on a visit to Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the visit was a powerful signal of bipartisan American suppo...[read more]
Published: Sat, 14 May 2022 14:21:36 GMT
First Person: I rescued over 1000 trafficking victims
A human trafficking expert at the United Nations has told UN News how she was instrumental in saving over 1000 trafficking victims, mainly in eastern Europe and Central Asia. Reda Sirgediene works for the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) as the Regional Adviser on Human Trafficking and Migrant Smuggling for Central Asia after...[read more]
Published: Sat, 14 May 2022 14:18:20 GMT
G7 urges China not to undermine sanctions imposed on Russia
Washington [US], May 14 (ANI): The group of seven industrialized nations, representing the world's richest nations, on Saturday urged China not to undermine the sanctions imposed on Russia for its attack on Ukraine and also not to justify Moscow's action in Kyiv, G7 said in a statement.
The group called China and urged, " not to assist Russia in its war of aggression against Ukraine, not to undermine sanctions imposed on ...[read more]
Published: Sat, 14 May 2022 13:30:11 GMT
Price hikes, Ukraine crisis pinch pockets of Maltese families
© Provided by Xinhua "I want to remain competitive but, at the end of the day, this is my business and my bread and butter. I have a family at home, too," said Jason Grima, who imports foodstuffs and was forced to pass on the shipping costs increase ...[read more]
Published: Sat, 14 May 2022 13:13:28 GMT
Russia's oil revenue soars despite sanctions Bloomberg
The country has earned roughly $20 billion per month from crude exports this yearRussia's oil export revenue has jumped some 50% since the beginning of 2022, Bloomberg reports, citing data from the International Energy Agency (IEA).According to the agency's monthly market report, Moscow has earned some $20 billion each month this year from sales of crude oil and oil-related products....[read more]
Published: Sat, 14 May 2022 13:06:55 GMT
G7 to Continue Economic Pressure on Russia, Tackle 'Wheat War'
WEISSENHAUS, Germany - Group of Seven foreign ministers vowed on Saturday to reinforce Russia's economic and political isolation, continue supplying weapons to Ukraine and tackle what Germany's foreign minister described as a 'wheat war' being waged by Moscow.After meeting at a 400-year-old castle estate in the Baltic Sea resort of Weissenhaus, senior diplomats from Britain, Canada, Germany, France, Italy, Japan...[read more]
Published: Sat, 14 May 2022 12:55:20 GMT
French President Macron to visit UAE to mourn death of President Sheikh Khalifa
Dubai [UAE], May 14 (ANI): French President Emmanuel Macron has announced that he will visit the United Arab Emirates to mourn the death of President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed al Nahyan and will display his support for the ruling family.
French President will travel to UAE on Sunday to pay tribute to President Sheikh Khalifa, who died on Friday and "express his support to his brother Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and ...[read more]
Published: Sat, 14 May 2022 11:55:18 GMT
Russia suspends electricity supply to Finland
Moscow [Russia], May 13 (ANI): Russia's largest electricity company RAO Nordic has suspended electricity supply to Finland from Saturday, owing to non-payment for the supplied electricity.
According to the RAO Nordic Oy, there were certain problems pertaining to receiving electricity payments, owing to which they decided on suspending the supplies, reported TASS.
Finnish national electricity transmission grid operator Fin...[read more]
Published: Sat, 14 May 2022 11:40:07 GMT
Mariners' George Kirby hoping for encore performance vs. Mets
Seattle Mariners right-hander George Kirby blanked the perennially pennant-contending Tampa Bay Rays for six innings in his first start in the majors last Sunday.
Now, he'll pitch against one of his home-area teams with a chance to hand the New York Mets their first series loss of the season.Kirby is slated to make his second appearance Saturday night, when he'll take the mound for the visiting Mariners against the Mets ...[read more]
Published: Sat, 14 May 2022 11:18:26 GMT
Samsung launches Galaxy Tab S6 Lite 2022 edition
Washington [US], May 14 (ANI): Tech giant Samsung has come up with a new 2022 edition of the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite, which is an upgrade of the original 2020 version. The new Samsung tablet will be available in Italy as of now, accepting pre-orders on the Amazon Italy official website, with shipments starting on May 23.
Comparing the spec sheets of the original and of the 2022 edition, two major things stick out. First is the...[read more]
Published: Sat, 14 May 2022 11:03:16 GMT
Rhythmic Gymnast Dhruvi Choudhary leaves for ISF School World Games 2022
Gurugram (Haryana)[India], May 14 (ANI): It takes a lot of hard work and struggles to keep dreams alive and make them come true. With the goal of chasing her dreams, Dhruvi Choudhary of Gurugram has been putting in enormous efforts in Rhythmic Gymnastics. With her impressive performance at the national level, she is now all set to compete at the ISF School World Games 2022 in France.
This young athlete from Haryana has go...[read more]
Published: Sat, 14 May 2022 10:17:21 GMT
NATO applicant to call Putin media
Finland's Sauli Niinist� says he will talk with Russian leader to discuss changed situation following decision to join NATOFinnish President Sauli Niinistö reportedly plans to call his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, to discuss the changed security situation in the region now that leaders in Helsinki have decided to join NATO.Niinistö commented on his planned ...[read more]
Published: Sat, 14 May 2022 10:13:27 GMT
Baltic will be NATO sea EU member
Latvia's foreign minister has embraced Finland and Sweden's plans to join the allianceLatvian Foreign Minister Edgars Rinkevics has said his country approves of Finland and Sweden joining NATO, noting that their addition to the US-led military bloc will turn the Baltic Sea into "a NATO sea" in a Friday interview with the Financial Times.Along with his counterparts in Estonia and Lithuania...[read more]
Published: Sat, 14 May 2022 10:13:24 GMT
Germany alarmed at number of pro-Hitler security personnel
Government report leaves Berlin concerned about far-right elementsA German government investigation has revealed that more than 300 members of the country's security agencies have links to "right-wing" extremism, including officers who were found to have joined in "Heil Hitler" chants and Nazi salutes."We will not allow our democratic constitutional state to be sabotaged from within by ri...[read more]
Published: Sat, 14 May 2022 10:13:20 GMT
US could suspend weapons shipments to Ukraine
Aid to Kiev may be disrupted if Congress doesn?t pass $40 billion spending package by May 19, Pentagon saysThe flow of US weapons to Ukraine might be cut off, at least temporarily, unless Congress quickly approves nearly $40 billion in new spending to help Kiev repel Russia's offensive in the former Soviet republic, the Pentagon has warned."May 19 is the day we really, without additional ...[read more]
Published: Sat, 14 May 2022 10:13:17 GMT
Biden's new press secretary made 'stolen elections claims
Twitter posts surface in which White House spokeswoman pushed to overturn Trump's winWhite House press secretary Jen Psaki spent part of her last day on the job trying to do some explaining for her successor, whose history of claiming elections were stolen might seem out of step with an administration that has branded the questioning of voting results as a "threat to democracy."The issue ...[read more]
Published: Sat, 14 May 2022 09:36:29 GMT
Outcry After Israel Police Beat Mourners at Journalist Funeral
JERUSALEM - The U.S. and EU led an international outcry Saturday after Israeli police charged the funeral procession in Jerusalem of Palestinian journalist Shireen Abu Akleh and beat pallbearers who almost dropped her coffin.Thousands of people packed Jerusalem's Old City on Friday for the burial of the veteran Al Jazeera journalist, two days after she was killed in an Israeli army raid in the occupied West Bank...[read more]
Published: Sat, 14 May 2022 08:40:26 GMT
Kenya's fuel crisis: how the country's subsidy system works
Oil is an essential commodity for Kenya's transport and industrial production, electricity generation and water provision. In 2008, as the world grappled with high oil prices, Kenya introduced price controls to cushion the blow for its citizens. The controls worked for over 10 years. But, since the start of April...[read more]
Published: Sat, 14 May 2022 08:13:31 GMT
Russian economy stronger than expected JPMorgan
The Wall Street bank predicts only a moderate recession due to sanctionsRussia's economy is coping better with Ukraine-related Western sanctions than could be expected, JPMorgan Chase said in a note to clients dated last week and made public on Monday.According to the biggest US investment bank, business sentiment surveys from the country "are signaling a not very deep recession in Russia...[read more]
Published: Sat, 14 May 2022 08:13:28 GMT
India bans wheat exports
New Delhi had previously claimed it could ?feed the world? in the wake of the conflict in UkraineIndia has prohibited all exports of wheat with immediate effect, the country's Ministry of Commerce and Industry announced on Friday.The ministry said the drastic move was necessary due to "a sudden spike in the global prices of wheat arising out of many factors, as a result of which the food ...[read more]
Published: Sat, 14 May 2022 08:05:07 GMT
MLB roundup: Chase Silseth shines in Angels debut
Chase Silseth threw six scoreless innings in his major league debut, leading the Los Angeles Angels to a 2-0 victory over the host Oakland A's on Friday night.
Silseth, 21, was called up from Double-A Rocket City with the Angels in need of an extra starter ahead of a Saturday doubleheader. An 11th-round draft pick out of the University of Arizona last year, Silseth (1-0) allowed only one hit -- a third-inning single by E...[read more]
Published: Sat, 14 May 2022 07:06:45 GMT
Georgia's Breakaway South Ossetia Sets Vote to Join Russia
TBILISI, GEORGIA - The leader of the breakaway Georgian region of South Ossetia announced Friday that a referendum on joining Russia would be held in July.Russia has exercised effective control over the region since fighting a brief war with Georgia in 2008. Russia and a handful of other countries recognize South Ossetia as an independent state, but most of the world still considers it to be part of Georgia....[read more]
Published: Sat, 14 May 2022 06:21:19 GMT
World Migratory Bird Day illuminates the dark side of light pollution
Governments, cities, companies, and communities around the world are taking action to address a significant and growing threat to wildlife, including many species of migratory birds - light pollution.The issue is the focus for World Migratory Bird Day, observed this Saturday, 14 April, under the theme "Dim the Lights for Birds at Night."Light pollution is increasing, with artificially lit outdoor areas ri...[read more]
Published: Sat, 14 May 2022 06:06:42 GMT
Latest Developments in Ukraine: May 14
For full coverage of the crisis in Ukraine, visit Flashpoint Ukraine.The latest developments in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. All times EDT:2:05 a.m.: The latest intelligence update from the U.K.'s defense ministry focuses on Ukraine's Kherson Region. The Russian-imposed leaders of the...[read more]
Published: Sat, 14 May 2022 06:05:56 GMT
Despite US Nudging, No Condemnation of Russia in US-ASEAN Summit
WHITE HOUSE - Despite U.S. President Joe Biden's urging that Southeast Asian countries take a firmer stance on the Ukraine war, the U.S.-ASEAN Special Summit ended Friday without condemnation of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, a sign of the geopolitical complexities in the region as the administration seeks to broaden the coalition against Moscow beyond Europe.'With regard to Ukraine, as for all nations, we contin...[read more]
Published: Sat, 14 May 2022 04:37:15 GMT
US, ASEAN supporting UN Secretary-General's peace-seeking efforts on Ukraine
Washington [US], May 14 (ANI/Sputnik): The United States and the ASEAN nations have voiced support for the efforts of UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres aimed at looking for a peaceful settlement of the Ukrainian crisis, the joint statement of the US-ASEAN Summit said.
"With regard to Ukraine, as for all nations, we continue to reaffirm our respect for sovereignty, political independence, and territorial integrity. We ...[read more]
Published: Sat, 14 May 2022 03:55:14 GMT
ERASMUS Day celebrated in New Delhi
New Delhi [India], May 14 (ANI): On the occasion of Europe Day, the European Region Action Scheme for Mobility of University Students or ERASMUS Day was celebrated with great fervour on Friday.
It is a three-day celebration. French Ambassador to India Emmanuel Lenain accompanied by Ambassador of the European Union delegation to India and Bhutan, Ugo Astuto graced the occasion with their presence.
At the event, Lenain gave...[read more]
Published: Sat, 14 May 2022 02:54:21 GMT
French Ministry of Foreign Affairs mourns Khalifa bin Zayed's death
PARIS, 13th May, 2022 (WAM) -- The French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs mourned the death of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who passed away today, Friday.
In a statement, the ministry said: "France learned with great sadness of the death of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zaye...[read more]
Published: Sat, 14 May 2022 02:40:07 GMT
Mariners pull out victory over Mets
Ty France scored the Seattle Mariners' first run and delivered the tie-breaking RBI single in the eighth inning Friday night as the visiting Mariners edged the New York Mets, 2-1.
The Mariners, who played at Citi Field for the first time since the park opened in 2009, won for just the fourth time in 12 games this month. The Mets, who have yet to lose a series this season, have dropped two of three.
After a taut pitcher'...[read more]
Published: Sat, 14 May 2022 01:18:10 GMT
Former French military man shares account of what he saw in Ukraine
California [US], May 14 (ANI): Having been on a humanitarian mission in Ukraine, a volunteer and a former French military man Adrien Boke, shared his impressions of how the Armed Forces of Ukraine are committing "crimes" that differ from the "television version".
He said that the Ukrainian military shot through the knees of captured Russian soldiers and shot officers in the head. According to him, American cameramen film ...[read more]
Published: Sat, 14 May 2022 00:13:10 GMT
Biden's new press secretary claimed elections were 'stolen
Twitter posts surface in which White House spokeswoman pushed to overturn Trump's win, said her preferred candidates were robbedWhite House press secretary Jen Psaki spent part of her last day on the job trying to do some explaining for her successor, whose history of claiming elections were stolen might seem out of step with an administration that has branded the questioning of voting results a...[read more]
Published: Sat, 14 May 2022 00:05:13 GMT
Minjee Lee takes 3-shot lead at Cognizant Founders Cup
Minjee Lee of Australia went low with a 9-under 63 Friday to take the 36-hole lead at the Cognizant Founders Cup in Clifton, N.J.
Lee's round featured eight birdies, an eagle and just one bogey. It helped her build a three-shot advantage over Ally Ewing, Lexi Thompson and Sweden's Madelene Sagstrom, who enter the weekend tied for second at 11 under.
Lee holed a lengthy putt to eagle the par-5 12th at Upper Montclair Cou...[read more]
Published: Fri, 13 May 2022 23:19:12 GMT
Novak Djokovic reaches Rome semis, seeks 1,000th win
Top-seeded Novak Djokovic is on the doorstep of his 1,000th career ATP victory after ousting Felix Auger-Aliassime 7-5, 7-6 (1) in Friday's quarterfinals of the Internazionali BNL d'Italia in Rome.
Djokovic also moved into the No. 1 spot in the world rankings with the victory, supplanting Russia's Daniil Medvedev.
Djokovic converted 73.7 percent of his first-serve points while sliding past Auger-Aliassime, the eighth-se...[read more]
Published: Fri, 13 May 2022 22:13:34 GMT
Baltic Sea becomes NATO sea EU member
Latvia's foreign minister has embraced Finland and Sweden's plans to join the allianceLatvian Foreign Minister Edgars Rinkevics has said his country approves of Finland and Sweden joining NATO, noting that their addition to the alliance turns the Baltic Sea into "a NATO sea" in a Friday interview with the Financial Times.Along with his counterparts in Estonia and Lithuania, Rinkevics expr...[read more]
Published: Fri, 13 May 2022 22:13:31 GMT
Airstrikes in Syria kill 5, wound 7 media
Israeli missile strikes activate Syrian air defensesIsraeli missile strikes in the city of Masyaf have left five dead and seven wounded, state media outlet SANA reported on Friday. Air defenses were reportedly activated over the city.Reports that Israel was targeting a missile production facility have not been confirmed. Video posted to social media shows Syrian air defenses shooting down...[read more]
Published: Fri, 13 May 2022 22:06:48 GMT
Russia Takes Losses in Failed River Crossing, Officials Say
KYIV, Ukraine - Russian forces suffered heavy losses in a Ukrainian attack that destroyed a pontoon bridge they were using to try to cross a river in the east, Ukrainian and British officials said in another sign of Moscow's struggle to salvage a war gone awry.Ukraine's airborne command released photos and video of what it said was a damaged Russian pontoon bridge over the Siversky Donets River and several destr...[read more]
Published: Fri, 13 May 2022 20:36:48 GMT
Turkey's Erdogan Says He Opposes NATO Membership for Sweden, Finland
Istanbul - Veto-wielding NATO member Turkey is voicing opposition to Sweden and Finland joining the alliance, with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan telling reporters Friday he does not positively view the countries' membership bid. Analysts warn the Turkish leader's stance will likely rekindle questions over Ankara's allegiances given its close ties with Moscow."At the moment, we are following the developm...[read more]
Published: Fri, 13 May 2022 20:03:05 GMT
Biden backs NATO's open-door policy in call with Sweden, Finland leaders
Washington [US], May 14 (ANI): US President Joe Biden, in a call with leaders of Sweden and Finland discussed close defense cooperation between countries and underscored his support for NATO's open-door policy.
This comes as Finland and Sweden have started discussing the possibility of abandoning long-term neutrality and joining NATO amid the Russian military operation in Ukraine.
"President Biden underscored his support ...[read more]
Published: Fri, 13 May 2022 19:37:40 GMT
Moon Goes Blood Red This Weekend: 'Eclipse for the Americas'
CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida - A total lunar eclipse will grace the night skies this weekend, providing longer than usual thrills for stargazers across North and South America.The celestial action unfolds Sunday night into early Monday morning, with the moon bathed in the reflected red and orange hues of Earth's sunsets and sunrises for about one-and-a-half hours, one of the longest totalities of the decade. It will ...[read more]
Published: Fri, 13 May 2022 19:03:10 GMT
Better mobility in frail older people liked to regular exercise with dietary advice
Washington [US], May 13 (ANI): A programme of regular exercise along with expert dietary advice is linked to a reduction in mobility problems among frail older people living in the community, finds a trial.
The findings were published in The BMJ.
The combination of aerobic (walking), strength, flexibility, and balance exercises alongside personalised nutritional counselling reduced mobility disability by 22 per cent over ...[read more]
Published: Fri, 13 May 2022 18:55:40 GMT
India scripts history, beat Denmark 3-2 to enter maiden Thomas Cup final
Bangkok [Thailand], May 13 (ANI): Indian men's badminton team scripted history on Friday as they triumphed over Denmark in a hard-fought semi-final to make it to the finals of the prestigious Thomas Cup for the first time ever.
The thrilling battle against the powerful Denmark side saw the determined Indian team come up with a solid display of power and perseverance. India are now assured of at least a silver and will pla...[read more]
Published: Fri, 13 May 2022 18:55:40 GMT
Women's World Boxing Championships: Pooja Rani storms into quarters
Istanbul [Turkey], May 13 (ANI): Two-time Asian Champion Pooja Rani (81kg) advanced to the quarterfinals at the 12th edition of the IBA Women's World Boxing Championships as she defeated Timea Nagy of Hungary by unanimous decision in Istanbul on Friday.
Pooja, who was playing her first international bout since Tokyo Olympics was aggressive right from the beginning and was landing accurate punches while moving swiftly in t...[read more]
Published: Fri, 13 May 2022 18:18:27 GMT
At UNSC, India underscores importance of biological weapons convention
New York [US], May 13 (ANI): As the Russia-Ukraine crisis continues to prolong, India on Friday said that it attaches high importance to the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention (BTWC) as a key global and non-discriminatory disarmament Convention.
Addressing a UNSC briefing on Ukraine, India's Deputy Permanent Representative Ambassador R Ravindra said India believes that any matter relating to obligations under the Bio...[read more]
Published: Fri, 13 May 2022 18:13:13 GMT
Teen Russian karter learns punishment after Nazi salute
Artem Severiukhin made the gesture last month after victory at an event in PortugalArtem Severiukhin, the teenage Russian karting driver who was subject to widespread criticism after being accused of performing a Nazi salute on the podium after a recent race, has been disqualified from the Portuguese round of the FIA European Karting Championship after stewards determined that his gesture was in...[read more]
Published: Fri, 13 May 2022 18:05:16 GMT
Detention of WNBA's Griner in Moscow Extended for 1 Month
Moscow - The lawyer for WNBA star Brittney Griner said Friday her pre-trial detention in Russia has been extended by one month.Griner's lawyer Alexander Boikov told The Associated Press he believed the relatively short extension of the detention indicated the case would come to trial soon.Griner, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, was detained at the Moscow airport after vape cartridges containing oil deri...[read more]
Published: Fri, 13 May 2022 17:37:12 GMT
Is the new world order in making?
London [UK], May 13 (ANI): "The western alliance's won the cold war. The Soviet Union collapsed. They got what they wanted. They were able to institute this world order and now it does not work," said Professor William Hurst, Chong Hua Professor of Chinese Development and Deputy Director at the Centre for Geopolitics, Cambridge University.
Professor Hurst was speaking at a webinar hosted by an independent think tank, The ...[read more]
Published: Fri, 13 May 2022 17:37:11 GMT
We are discussing sixth package of sanctions against Russia: EU ambassador to India
By Sahil PandeyNew Delhi [India], May 13 (ANI): European Union ambassador to India, Ugo Astuto, said the bloc is discussing imposing the sixth package of sanctions against Russia and want the withdrawal of troops from Ukraine.
"We have launched five packages of sanctions. We are discussing the sixth one. These sanctions are unprecedented. it's extremely significant that they cover a wide range of topics and that there are...[read more]
Published: Fri, 13 May 2022 17:05:08 GMT
Ukrainian volunteer assists fellow compatriots in Bucharest
© Provided by Xinhua According to the Romanian Red Cross, the number of refugees arriving from Ukraine has dropped recently from tens of thousands per day in the early days of the conflict to thousands or even less than a thousand per day....[read more]
Published: Fri, 13 May 2022 16:55:07 GMT
Mind Games out of DPC Stockholm Major due to visa issues
Mind Games were removed from the Dota Pro Circuit Stockholm Major on Friday because of issues with travel visas for some team members.
The Russian team had to forfeit its first match against Thunder Awaken on Thursday. Now, the remaining teams in Group B automatically will advance to the playoffs and will be playing their group-stage games for seeding in the $500,000 tournament only.
Three players did not receive their ...[read more]
Published: Fri, 13 May 2022 16:18:32 GMT
EU holds same vision as India on peaceful, rules-based Indo-Pacific: Ambassador
New Delhi [India], May 13 (ANI): Asserting that India and the European Union (EU) share the same vision of a peaceful, prosperous and rules-based Indo-Pacific, the Ambassador of Europe's multilateral body to India Ugo Astuto on Friday said that India and the EU are going through a "positive juncture" in the Strategic Partnership.
"We have a convergent vision about the future of the Indo Pacific. We want the Indo-Pacific t...[read more]
Published: Fri, 13 May 2022 16:05:14 GMT
Xinhua Commentary: Washington's small-clique politics won't fool SE Asia
© Provided by Xinhua *The U.S. administration has long taken pleasure in organizing destructive meetings under the guise of constructive engagements. *The so-called "Indo-Pacific Strategy" it is selling at this s...[read more]
Published: Fri, 13 May 2022 14:45:23 GMT
The Week's Best: 9 Stories And Videos You Shouldn't Miss
Here are some of the highlights produced by RFE/RL's team of correspondents, multimedia editors, and visual journalists over the past seven days, including content from Gandhara, the RFE/RL website focusing exclusively on developments in Afghanistan and Pakistan. Why The 'Failure' Of Russian Spies, Generals Is Leading To 'Apocalyptic' Thinking In The KremlinRussia...[read more]
Published: Fri, 13 May 2022 14:37:27 GMT
Indian Embassy to resume operation in Kyiv from next week
Kyiv [Ukraine], May 13 (ANI): The Indian Embassy in Ukraine, which was temporarily operating out of Poland, would resume its operation in Kyiv from May 17.
"The Indian Embassy in Ukraine, which was temporarily operating out of Warsaw (Poland), would be resuming its operation in Kyiv w.e.f. 17 May 2022," the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a statement.
The Embassy was temporarily relocated to Warsaw on March 13 ...[read more]
Published: Fri, 13 May 2022 14:19:07 GMT
Brittney Griner pre-trial detention extended one month
Authorities in Russia extended the pretrial detention of Brittney Griner by one month, according to a lawyer representing the seven-time All-Star.
Griner, 31, was arrested in February at an airport near Moscow and is accused of illegally transporting cartridges of hashish oil, which carries a maximum sentence of 10 years.
Griner was on her way back to the United States for the start of training camp with the WNBA's Phoe...[read more]
Published: Fri, 13 May 2022 14:18:30 GMT
Nagarro Q1 2022 statement: Nagarro continues its rapid growth
Munich [Germany], May 13 (ANI/PRNewswire): Nagarro, a global digital engineering leader, today presented its unaudited financial numbers for Q1 2022. Nagarro carried over its revenue momentum from Q4 2021 into Q1 2022. YoY revenue growth figures were especially impressive, aided by a year of strong hiring, three acquisitions, and a relatively slow Q1 last year.
Demand continued to be strong and appeared unaffected by the ...[read more]
Published: Fri, 13 May 2022 14:17:27 GMT
Police share images of suspect in brutal street murder
Stabbing of a man during brawl with suspected migrants has stirred public angerA brutal murder in the Polish capital, Warsaw, last weekend has sparked outrage in the country. A man was stabbed to death during a fight with several assailants, after reportedly confronting a group who were harassing a young woman. Many believe the perpetrators were migrants.The incident happened early on Sun...[read more]
Published: Fri, 13 May 2022 14:14:42 GMT
EU sanctions unlikely to include Russian oil ban
Hungary stalls bloc's crude oil embargo planA sixth round of Ukraine-related anti-Russia sanctions is unlikely to include an oil embargo, several media outlets reported citing sources within the EU government.According to Bloomberg, EU countries are still striving to agree on the sanctions package in full, and some member states believe that the decision on Russian oil should be postponed...[read more]
Published: Fri, 13 May 2022 13:46:20 GMT
Mariupol: Life In The Occupied City of Rubble
Russian President Vladimir Putin declared on April 21 the 'liberation' of the port city of Mariupol a 'success.' The strategically important port city is now under Russian control. With many residential areas destroyed and an economy in shambles, it is a struggle for survival for its estimated 100,000 war-weary residents, who face an uncertain future. With its survivors forced to queue for water and food, Mariupol no l...[read more]
Published: Fri, 13 May 2022 13:18:28 GMT
10 more countries: AbacusMaster's impressive franchise expansion during pandemic
New Delhi [India], May 13 (ANI/SRV): Wizycom AbacusMaster, with its unique activities and initiatives, is an exclusive abacus educational programme for aspiring young students. The programme aims to expand and enhance an individual's cognitive functions such as memory, concentration and visualization.
AbacusMaster promotes a hybrid course of teaching with both offline and virtual abacus classes. Despite the pandemic, the ...[read more]
Published: Fri, 13 May 2022 13:06:15 GMT
Indian Court Rejects Petition to Open Taj Mahal Rooms
A court in India has dismissed a petition by a leader of the Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party asking that the Archaeological Survey of India be directed to open 22 sealed rooms of the Taj Mahal, to see if there are Hindu idols there.The Taj Mahal was commissioned by Muslim Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in the 17th century. Unfounded claims that the Taj Mahal is a Hindu temple have surfaced sporadically over ...[read more]
Published: Fri, 13 May 2022 12:37:23 GMT
UK imposes sanctions on Putin's ex-wife, mistress
London [UK], May 13 (ANI): In a fresh round of sanctions against Russia, the United Kingdom has targeted Alina Kabaeva, a former gymnast and Russian President Vladimir Putin's alleged mistress, and Lyudmila Ocheretnaya, Putin's ex-wife, whom he divorced in 2014.
UK Foreign Secretary Liz Truss on Friday announced fresh sanctions on Putin's 'wallet' of family and friends- those whom he rewards with state positions and wealt...[read more]
Published: Fri, 13 May 2022 12:37:21 GMT
Ajaz Patel, Michael Bracewell handed New Zealand central contracts, James Neesham misses out
Auckland [New Zealand], May 13 (ANI): Left-arm spinner Ajaz Patel and all-rounder Michael Bracewell are among the 20 names offered central contracts for 2022-23 by New Zealand Cricket (NZC), while James Neesham was dropped from the shortlist.
Patel, who had missed out last year, returned to the fold after a series of fantastic performances. He helped New Zealand to a Test victory in England in June 2021 and was the top wi...[read more]