Published: Mon, 17 May 2021 07:10:07 GMT
'Like New Year's Eve': Polish bars celebrate reopening
WARSAW, Poland: Poles celebrated on the weekend as restaurants and bars opened outdoor dining for the first time in over six months.Plans also call for limited indoor dining at restaurants b...[read more]
Published: Sun, 16 May 2021 10:34:55 GMT
Amazon wins $303 million court fight in blow to EU tax campaign
BRUSSELS, Belgium: In a setback to competition chief Margrethe Vestager's campaign against preferential deals, Amazon won its fight against an EU order to pay about $303 million in back taxes to Lu...[read more]
Published: Mon, 17 May 2021 16:05:34 GMT
Kremlin concerned about unchecked Israeli-Palestinian clashes
Published: Mon, 17 May 2021 14:49:12 GMT
China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway: Who is going to pay
The elusive China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway project has been spoken about since before Chinese President Xi Jinping unveiled his grand vision for the Belt and Road Initiative.The opportu...[read more]
Published: Mon, 17 May 2021 12:19:08 GMT
Clubhouse Android app coming to India, other countries soon
Washington [US], May 17 (ANI): After launching its beta Android app almost a week ago, the audio social media platform Clubhouse is set to roll out the application to more countries in the coming week...[read more]
Published: Mon, 17 May 2021 11:13:40 GMT
Russia is making a mad dash to outrun peak oil demand
Several of the world's largest oil-producing nations have recently made public plans to boost their production capacity.The reason: peak oil demand is looming and countries ...[read more]
Published: Mon, 17 May 2021 11:03:04 GMT
Dr Reddy's labs, Apollo hospitals on Sputnik V
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], May 17 (ANI): Dr Reddy's labs collaborated with Apollo hospitals and launched a pilot programme for administering the Russian COVID-19 vaccine Sputnik V vaccine on Monda...[read more]
Published: Mon, 17 May 2021 08:55:24 GMT
10 modern non-Russian writers that conquered Russia
Nordic noir, self-development, pop-science: whatever the genre, Russian readers can't get enough of it, even (or especially) in translation.Over the past decade, the good old classics - Geor...[read more]
Published: Mon, 17 May 2021 08:37:35 GMT
Shilpa Medicare to ramp up manufacturing of Sputnik V
Moscow [Russia], May 17 (ANI): In a bid to speed up India's COVID-19 vaccination efforts, another Indian company, Shilpa Medicare has joined efforts to ramp up the manufacturing capacity of the Sputni...[read more]
Published: Mon, 17 May 2021 02:19:08 GMT
FaZe take revenge on Subliners to win CDL Stage 3 Major
The Atlanta FaZe took advantage of a rematch with the New York Subliners and defeated them when it mattered most.
The FaZe beat New York 5-2 in Sunday's grand finals of the Call of Duty League Stage ...[read more]
Published: Sun, 16 May 2021 21:55:07 GMT
WTA roundup: Iga Swiatek routs Karolina Pliskova in Rome final
Polish teen Iga Swiatek needed just 46 minutes to crush Karolina Pliskova 6-0, 6-0 in the final of the Internazionali BNL d'Italia on Sunday in Rome.
Swiatek, the 19-year-old reigning French Open cha...[read more]
Published: Sun, 16 May 2021 18:19:04 GMT
US, China arms race amid report of second-strike capability
Beijing [China], May 16 (ANI): Amid strained ties between Washington and Beijing, the US-China nuclear arms have raced up after reports have emerged of the communist nation developing second-strike ca...[read more]
Published: Sun, 16 May 2021 18:12:26 GMT
India pledges to distribute more vaccines as states extend lockdowns
Extended lockdowns could take effect in some Indian states.In the past 24 hours, India has seen a rise of more than 4,000 Covid-19 deaths....[read more]
Published: Sun, 16 May 2021 14:18:50 GMT
China fears US retreat from Afghanistan amid rise in terror
Beijing [China], May 16 (ANI): China wants Central Asian countries to get involved in its Belt and Road Initiative, but fears that US troop withdrawal from Afghanistan could lead to a rise in terroris...[read more]
Published: Sun, 16 May 2021 08:12:05 GMT
Iraq revives its monster pipeline project
Recent news reports were replete with Iraq declaring its willingness to invest $15 billion into new gas-focused projects that could reduce its reliance on one of Baghdad's long-standing pro...[read more]
Published: Sun, 16 May 2021 07:15:16 GMT
Lukashenka To Meet Putin Soon As Belarus Plans To Raise Cash
Alyaksandr Lukashenka will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin later this month as the Belarusian strongman faces growing isolation from the West over his crackdown on peaceful protesters....[read more]
Published: Sun, 16 May 2021 04:03:06 GMT
Yoga, breathing exercises help children with ADHD to focus
Yekaterinburg [Russia], May 16 (ANI): During a recent study, psychologists at Ural Federal University reached the conclusion that yoga and breathing exercises have a positive effect on children with a...[read more]
Published: Sun, 16 May 2021 03:37:16 GMT
Second batch of Sputnik V lands in Hyderabad
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], May 16 (ANI): As the second batch of the Sputnik V landed in Hyderabad, Telangana on Sunday, Russian Ambassador to India, Nikolay Kudashev termed the Russian-Indian figh...[read more]
Published: Sun, 16 May 2021 03:19:26 GMT
Subliners advance to grand final in CDL Stage 3 Major
The New York Subliners were pushed to the max on Saturday as they defeated the Atlanta FaZe 3-2 to earn a spot in the grand final of the Call of Duty League Stage 3 Major.
The Subliners and FaZe coul...[read more]
Published: Sat, 15 May 2021 20:55:14 GMT
Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal to clash in Rome final
Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal will renew their rivalry in Sunday's Internazionali BNL d'Italia final in Rome.
World No. 1 and top-seeded Djokovic of Serbia is a five-time champion in the clay-court...[read more]
Published: Sat, 15 May 2021 20:43:45 GMT
Spotify boss says bid for Arsenal rejected, remains 'interested'
Spotify co-founder Daniel Ek said Saturday a formal offer to buy Arsenal had been rejected by the Premier League club's American owners.In a statement, the Swedish tycoon sa...[read more]
Published: Sat, 15 May 2021 18:56:09 GMT
Communist Party of China keeps tight control over military
Beijing [China], May 15 (ANI): The Communist Party of China pays great attention to its control over military as the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991 convinced the party it must keep a hold on the...[read more]
Published: Sat, 15 May 2021 18:55:23 GMT
Forgotten Weapons: The Soviet Baltiets pistol
This weapon was created during WWII to become the main pistol of Soviet officers, instead of TT pistols and Nagan revolvers. Yet, it ended up becoming a luxury class weapon that was gifted to the h...[read more]
Published: Sat, 15 May 2021 18:19:16 GMT
Gillian Anderson to star in 'The Great' season 2
Washington [US], May 15 (ANI): American actor Gillian Anderson has been tapped to star in the second season of Hulu's popular comedy-drama 'The Great' as the mother of Elle Fanning, who is playing the...[read more]
Published: Sat, 15 May 2021 18:15:16 GMT
Ex-Green Beret Who Spied For Russia Sentenced To More Than 15 Years
A former U.S. Army Green Beret who pleaded guilty last year to providing classified information to Russian military intelligence agents over a long period of time has been sentenced to more than 15...[read more]
Published: Sat, 15 May 2021 18:15:14 GMT
Ukraine Unveils Wooden Synagogue At Babyn Yar Massacre Site
Ukraine has unveiled a synagogue on the site commemorating Babyn Yar, one of the biggest massacres of Jews during World War II.'The symbolic synagogue is a big step toward restoring the memo...[read more]
Published: Sat, 15 May 2021 18:15:12 GMT
Fuel Shortages Spread To U.S. Capital After Pipeline Cyberattack
Gasoline shortages have spread from the southern United States to the U.S. capital as a large pipeline works to recover from a cyberattack that U.S. officials say originated in Russia.The pi...[read more]
Published: Sat, 15 May 2021 18:13:50 GMT
Djokovic survives Tsitsipas scare to advance to Rome semi-finals
World number one Novak Djokovic survived a three-set battle with Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas over two days in their rain-delayed quarter-finals to advance to the I...[read more]
Published: Sat, 15 May 2021 16:56:07 GMT
Australia winning trade war with China
Perth [Australia], May 15 (ANI): Though China has imposed punitive trade restrictions on Australian coal, barley, meat and wine, it is spending more than ever on Australian imports.
Helen Clark, writi...[read more]
Published: Sat, 15 May 2021 12:55:24 GMT
Riding Moscow's train of tomorrow
The Moscow subway is often described as the most architecturally beautiful in the world. Now it is also one of the most technologically advanced: Moscow subway trains get regularly upgraded to incr...[read more]
Published: Sat, 15 May 2021 10:42:29 GMT
China completes historic Mars spacecraft landing
Since the United States did, a Chinese spacecraft has successfully landed on the surface of Mars, making China the second space-faring nation to land on the Red Planet....[read more]
Published: Sat, 15 May 2021 08:54:48 GMT
5 MUST-READ books by Mikhail Bulgakov
One of the most mysterious and funniest Russian writers, he had a turbulent, complicated life and troubles with censorship and the Soviet system. Which all reflected in his brilliant works, some of...[read more]
Published: Fri, 14 May 2021 21:54:49 GMT
5 reasons to watch Major Grom: Plague Doctor on Netflix
On May 5, 2021, the Russian action movie 'Major Grom: Plague Doctor', based on the comic book of the same name from Bubble Comics, was released on Netflix. Is this the first truly watchable Russian...[read more]
Published: Fri, 14 May 2021 14:45:21 GMT
Visegrad Ministers In Poland To Talk Security, Post-Pandemic Measures
A meeting of the Visegrad Group foreign ministers is under way in Poland to discuss closer ties between Europe and the United States, a common post-pandemic strategy, cooperation between the four C...[read more]
Published: Sat, 15 May 2021 10:47:11 GMT
One giant leap for China as Tianwen-1 spacecraft lands on Mars
China has become the third nation to land on Mars after its unmanned Tianwen-1 spacecraft completed the historic touchdown Saturday.State news agency Xinhua said a six-wheeled rover nickname...[read more]
Published: Fri, 14 May 2021 21:08:15 GMT
Russia launches crackdown on media over 'foreign agent' designation
Russia launched a crackdown on foreign media on Friday, with authorities announcing enforcement proceedings against Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty's Moscow bureau over unpaid fines and newly desig...[read more]
Published: Mon, 17 May 2021 06:52:13 GMT
Commander of United States Strategic Command wants more nukes
Published: Mon, 17 May 2021 00:27:55 GMT
St. Petersburg Forum Offers Unlimited Business Opportunities
The 24th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF'21), unique business forum that is highly expected to bring together politicians, corporate business directors and investors from differe...[read more]
Published: Sun, 16 May 2021 20:28:16 GMT
Why should new generations advocate for the abolition of NATO
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) was founded in 1949 as an intergovernmental military alliance with the aim of defending its allies and stopping the expansion of the then Soviet Union....[read more]
Published: Mon, 17 May 2021 16:18:03 GMT
Xinhua world news summary at 1530 GMT, May 17
SRINAGAR, Indian-controlled Kashmir -- Two militants were killed Monday in a fierce gunfight with government forces in restive Indian-controlled Kashmir, police said. The gunfight erupted at...[read more]
Published: Mon, 17 May 2021 16:18:02 GMT
Latest count of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide at 1500 GMT, May 17
BEIJING, May 17 (Xinhua) -- The following are the latest updates on the COVID-19 global confirmed cases in hardest-hit countries by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins U...[read more]
Published: Mon, 17 May 2021 16:05:36 GMT
Russian FM expects professional dialogue with Blinken in Iceland
MOSCOW, May 17 (Xinhua) -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Monday that he looks forward to a professional conversation with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Iceland on Thurs...[read more]
Published: Mon, 17 May 2021 11:30:02 GMT
Russia records 9,328 new COVID-19 cases
MOSCOW, May 17 (Xinhua) -- Russia confirmed 9,328 new coronavirus infections over the past 24 hours, taking the nationwide tally to 4,949,573, the official monitoring and response center said Monda...[read more]
Published: Mon, 17 May 2021 10:55:01 GMT
Latest count of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide at 1000 GMT, May 17
BEIJING, May 17 (Xinhua) -- The following are the latest updates on the COVID-19 global confirmed cases in hardest-hit countries by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins U...[read more]
Published: Mon, 17 May 2021 05:44:02 GMT
Latest count of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide at 0500 GMT, May 17
BEIJING, May 17 (Xinhua) -- The following are the latest updates on the COVID-19 global confirmed cases in hardest-hit countries by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins U...[read more]
Published: Mon, 17 May 2021 00:44:01 GMT
Latest count of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide at 0000 GMT, May 17
BEIJING, May 17 (Xinhua) -- The following are the latest updates on the COVID-19 global confirmed cases in hardest-hit countries by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins U...[read more]
Published: Sun, 16 May 2021 16:18:07 GMT
Latest count of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide at 1500 GMT, May 16
BEIJING, May 16 (Xinhua) -- The following are the latest updates on the COVID-19 global confirmed cases in hardest-hit countries by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins U...[read more]
Published: Sun, 16 May 2021 16:05:09 GMT
Xinhua world news summary at 1530 GMT, May 16
JERUSALEM -- A Palestinian carried out a car-ramming attack in East Jerusalem on Sunday afternoon, injuring seven police officers, Israel's authorities said. The incident took place in Nablu...[read more]
Published: Sun, 16 May 2021 13:44:02 GMT
Live COVID-19 updates: Russia records 8,554 new cases
BEIJING, May 16 (Xinhua) -- The following are the updates on the global fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. - - - - MOSCOW -- Russia confirmed 8,554 new COVID-19 infections over the ...[read more]
Published: Sun, 16 May 2021 12:30:01 GMT
China science, technology news summary -- May 16
BEIJING, May 16 (Xinhua) -- The following is a summary of published science and technology news of China. MARS LANDING A Chinese spacecraft streaked down through the Martian sky on Sa...[read more]
Published: Sun, 16 May 2021 11:18:01 GMT
Latest count of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide at 1000 GMT, May 16
BEIJING, May 16 (Xinhua) -- The following are the latest updates on the COVID-19 global confirmed cases in hardest-hit countries by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins U...[read more]
Published: Sun, 16 May 2021 10:49:01 GMT
Russia records 8,554 new COVID-19 cases
MOSCOW, May 16 (Xinhua) -- Russia confirmed 8,554 new COVID-19 infections over the past 24 hours, taking the nationwide tally to 4,940,245, the official monitoring and response center said Sunday....[read more]
Published: Sun, 16 May 2021 09:44:12 GMT
Xiplomacy: Xi's civilization view offers insight into today's world
by Wu Xia, Sun Ping BEIJING, May 16 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping has stressed the unique and important role of the world civilizations in his address at the 2019 Conference on Di...[read more]
Published: Sun, 16 May 2021 05:49:01 GMT
Latest count of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide at 0500 GMT, May 16
BEIJING, May 16 (Xinhua) -- The following are the latest updates on the COVID-19 global confirmed cases in hardest-hit countries by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins U...[read more]
Published: Sun, 16 May 2021 01:49:02 GMT
Latest count of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide at 0000 GMT, May 16
BEIJING, May 16 (Xinhua) -- The following are the latest updates on the COVID-19 global confirmed cases in hardest-hit countries by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins U...[read more]
Published: Sat, 15 May 2021 18:56:10 GMT
Kazakhstan passes law to prohibit sale of agricultural land
Almaty [Kazakhstan], May 15 (ANI): Kazakhstan on Thursday passed a law that prohibits the sale and leasing of agricultural land to foreigners and foreign companies at a time of growing expansionism by...[read more]
Published: Sat, 15 May 2021 16:44:09 GMT
Latest count of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide at 1500 GMT, May 15
BEIJING, May 15 (Xinhua) -- The following are the latest updates on the COVID-19 global confirmed cases in hardest-hit countries by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins U...[read more]
Published: Sat, 15 May 2021 12:11:43 GMT
China Landed Rover on Mars
At the Center for Space Control in Beijing, therewas big jubilation when China made a successful landing on Mars early onSaturday.The landing has taken place blindly for them down to the sur...[read more]
Published: Mon, 17 May 2021 17:14:31 GMT
How the West can curb Russia's growing influence in the Arctic
Western countries manipulate ecological issues to undermine Russia's strategic projects in the Arctic, First Deputy Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation Yuri Averyanov said ...[read more]
Published: Mon, 17 May 2021 11:02:09 GMT