‘Let Russia back in,’ says Trump ahead of G7 meeting
9 June, 2018 Comments Off on ‘Let Russia back in,’ says Trump ahead of G7 meeting
US President Donald Trump walks to Air Force One prior to departure from Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, June 8, 2018. (AFP Photo) President Donald Trump injected fresh drama into an already tense meeting of the Group of Seven major industrialized nations Friday, calling for Russia, ousted for the annexation of Crimea, to be reinstated. […]
Continue reading …UN urges Taliban to observe ceasefi
8 June, 2018 Comments Off on UN urges Taliban to observe ceasefi
AT-KABUL: The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) welcomed the announcement made by the Government of Afghanistan for a temporary ceasefire with the Taliban, the agency said in a statement. Citing calls by more than 2,000 religious scholars gathered this week in Kabul to denounce the ongoing war and urge all parties to the […]
Continue reading …Trump, Kim to fly into Singapore on Sunday By By Kim Jae-kyoung
8 June, 2018 Comments Off on Trump, Kim to fly into Singapore on Sunday By By Kim Jae-kyoung
SINGAPORE ― U.S. President Donald Trump will fly into Singapore and check in at The Shangri-La Hotel on Sunday, two days ahead of his historic summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, according to hotel officials, Friday. They said Trump plans to spend four days from June 10 to 13 and leave a day after […]
Continue reading …Austria to shut 7 mosques and could expel dozens of imams Government action is part of its crackdown on ‘political Islam’ – a move Turkey called ‘anti-Islam’ and ‘racist’.
8 June, 2018 Comments Off on Austria to shut 7 mosques and could expel dozens of imams Government action is part of its crackdown on ‘political Islam’ – a move Turkey called ‘anti-Islam’ and ‘racist’.
Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz and Vice Chancellor Heinz-Christian Strache attend a news conference in Vienna [Leonhard Foeger/Reuters] Austria is closing seven mosques and could expel dozens of imams from the country, the government has announced. At a press conference on Friday, Chancellor Sebastian Kurz said the government is shutting down a Turkish mosque and dissolving a […]
Continue reading …Trump trade clash dooms prospects of G7 consensus
8 June, 2018 Comments Off on Trump trade clash dooms prospects of G7 consensus
Summits of the Group of Seven powers are often marred by anti-globalist demonstrations in the streets of the host city. This time, the greatest threat to the liberal world order will be inside the fence. President Donald Trump comes to this week’s Quebec G7, which begins Friday, touting an America First agenda that hits US […]
Continue reading …Erdoğan says state of emergency may be lifted after elections
8 June, 2018 Comments Off on Erdoğan says state of emergency may be lifted after elections
AA Photo President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Thursday said the state of emergency may be lifted after the presidential and parliamentary elections on June 24. Speaking at a live interview on CNN Turk news channel, Erdoğan said his government will discuss in details and make necessary assessments to lift the state of emergency imposed following […]
Continue reading …Russian S-400: Air-defense system worth being sanctioned
8 June, 2018 Comments Off on Russian S-400: Air-defense system worth being sanctioned
S-400 seen in Crimea, Russia. © Alexey Malgavko / Sputnik State-of-art S-400 anti-aircraft systems have been causing a stir recently, as countries seek to obtain them despite the US threatening sanctions for the purchase. What is causing Washington’s ire? The S-400 ‘Triumf’ is the most advanced Russian anti-aircraft system, designed to engage large variety of […]
Continue reading …Trump says he could invite Kim to US if summit goes well
8 June, 2018 Comments Off on Trump says he could invite Kim to US if summit goes well
U.S. President Donald Trump smiles during his meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Thursday (local time). AP U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday that he could invite North Korean leader Kim Jong-un to the United States if their meeting next week goes well. […]
Continue reading …France gives green light to mobile phone ban in schools
7 June, 2018 Comments Off on France gives green light to mobile phone ban in schools
French lawmakers voted on Thursday to ban mobile phones in public schools, one of President Emmanuel Macron’s campaign pledges. However critics have said it will do little to counter classroom disruptions or limit cyberbullying. The issue has tapped into the anxiety among many parents over how to limit their children’s screen time, especially in the […]
Continue reading …Afghan president announces temporary ceasefire with Taliban Ashraf Ghani tells security forces to cease operations against the armed group until June 20
7 June, 2018 Comments Off on Afghan president announces temporary ceasefire with Taliban Ashraf Ghani tells security forces to cease operations against the armed group until June 20
Ghani said that fighting against other armed groups such as ISIL will continue [Omar Sobhani/Reuters] Afghanistan’s President Ashraf Ghani announced on Thursday a temporary ceasefire with Taliban until June 20, though it was not immediately clear if the armed group had agreed. In a televised address, Ghani said that fighting against other armed groups such as […]
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