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US sanctions on Russia over Ukraine to impact global economies, says report US sanctions on Russia could adversely affect not only Russia but the entire global financial system, analysts warn. (File image)
The sanctions that Americans are mulling against Russia over the Ukraine crisis could lead to high inflation and other forms of economic recession that would affect not... |
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Yemeni forces conduct large-scale retaliatory strikes on Dubai, Abu Dhabi Spokesman for the Yemeni Armed Forces, Brigadier General Yahya Saree, presents details of the large-scale Yemen Storm-3 operation against sensitive targets deep inside the United Arab Emirates (UAE) during a press conference in Sanaa, Yemen, on January 31, 2022.
The Yemeni Armed Forces have carried... |
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UK businesses scale back pay plans despite higher inflation, Lloyds View of Canary Wharf business district at dusk in London, Britain March 9, 2021. (Reuters photo)
British businesses are scaling back plans for pay rises and hiring, but almost half intend to increase the prices they charge customers as they seek to manage rapidly rising costs, a survey showed on Monday.
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Protests rage on in Germany, Czech Republic over COVID-19 restrictions Demonstrators kneel down after police officers ended a protest against government measures to curb the spread of Covid-19 in Frankfurt, Germany, on December 4, 2021. (Photo by Reuters)
Thousands of people in European countries have rallied against their governments over COVID-19 restrictions amid... |
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Future retaliatory strikes on UAE will be more stinging: Senior Yemeni military official This picture shows a purported Yemeni missile strike against Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates, early on January 24, 2022. (Photo by Tasnim news agency)
A high-ranking Yemeni military official says the countrys armed forces are fully prepared to conduct rigorous retaliatory operations against member... |
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UK threatens sanctions on Kremlin-linked companies, people over Ukraine A person walks in front of the Russian embassy in London, Britain, on January 23, 2022. (Photo by Reuters)
Britain is set to sanction Kremlin-linked businesses and individuals if Russia moves ahead with any military action against Ukraine, according to a senior British government official.
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Iran offers rare glimmer of hope as $100 oil looms Earlier this month, JP Morgan warned that Brent could rise to $125 per barrel.
Oil prices are on track for their biggest monthly gain in almost a year following a series of retaliatory attacks by Yemeni forces in the UAE and Saudi Arabia.
On Moday, Brent crude rose 66 cents, or 0.7%, to $90.69 a... |
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Joint Ministerial Committee Formed to Address Durand Line Issues The Islamic Emirate is forming a joint committee comprised of several ministries to address the problems along the Durand Line, officials said on Monday.
The announcement follows the visit of Pakistans National Security Advisor visit to Kabul.
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UN: Taliban killed scores of former govt Afghan National Army personnel march during a 2020 graduation ceremony. (Photo by AP)
The Taliban and its allies have allegedly killed more than 100 former Afghan government members, security personnel and people who worked with the international military contingent in Afghanistan, claims a new report... |
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Turkish protesters condemn deadly Saudi raid on war-ravaged Yemen People in the Turkish city of Istanbul have rallied to condemn the Saudi-led coalitions bombardment of war-ravaged Yemen, and to voice their support for the Ansarullah resistance movement as well as the Yemeni forces defending the Arab country.
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Deadly landslides, flooding claim 18 lives in Brazils Sao Paulo Landslides and flooding from heavy rains in Sao Paulo state have killed at least 18 people since Friday, including seven children, public safety officials said on Sunday.
According to Sao Paulo state authorities, nine other people were injured in the rains and five more were missing, while some 500... |
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About 1,400 US flights canceled after winter storm in Northeast About 1,400 US flights were canceled early on Sunday after the northeastern part of the country was walloped by a fierce winter storm a day earlier.
Several US states had declared emergencies in response to the storm, which formed in the Atlantic Ocean off the Carolinas and was forecast to continue... |
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Panama renews bid to pass bill marking 1989 US invasion as mourning day Members of Panamas presidential guard pay homage to victims of the 1989 US military invasion during a solemn ceremony commemorating the 30th anniversary. (Photo by AFP)
Panamas National Assembly has renewed efforts to pass a bill to officially recognize December 20 as the ‘day of national... |
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Afghans Want Inclusive Govt, Womens Rights: Karzai Former president Hamid Karzai said that the formation of an inclusive government and respecting the rights of women are the will of the Afghans, not only the international community.
In a special interview, Karzai told TOLOnews that he and Abdullah Abdullah, former chairman of the high council for... |
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COVID-19 cases increase in Afghanistan: officials Afghanistans Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) said on Sunday that COVID-19 infections have increased across Afghanistan.
According to the MoPH, 429 COVID-19 cases were reported in the past 24 hours in the country.
MoPH officials raised concerns and said that the Afghan health sector is not able... |
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Guterres calls for urgent cash injection into Afghan economy The UN Secretary-General António Guterres says liquidity must be injected quickly into Afghanistans economy in order to prevent it from collapsing.
In a tweet on Sunday, Guterres said that Afghanistans economy is on a downward spiral and on the brink of collapse.
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Biden calls for Taliban to release US hostage before legitimacy recognized US President Joe Biden (Reuters file photo)
US President Joe Biden has called on the Taliban to release American hostage Mark Frerichs if they expect the United States to recognize them as the legitimate government of Afghanistan.
"Two years ago tomorrow, U.S. Navy veteran Mark Frerichs was taken... |
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China January factory activity growth slows, demand wanes as COVID surges China reports continued growth in manufacturing but at a slower pace amid COVID surge in January.
Growth in Chinas factory activity slowed in January as a resurgence of COVID-19 cases and tough lockdowns hit production and demand, but the slight expansion offered some signs of resilience as the worlds... |
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Egypt court sentences 10 members of Muslim Brotherhood to death Muslim Brotherhood defendants gesture behind the bars during a court session in Cairo, Egypt, December 26, 2018. (File photo by Reuters)
A court in Egypt has handed down death penalties in the case of 10 members of the Muslim Brotherhood, finding them guilty of terror-related charges dating back to... |
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EU threatens to halt Nord Stream 2 & cut Russia off from SWIFT © Getty Images / iantfoto
Russia could be disconnected from SWIFT and Nord Stream 2, says senior Eurocrat
The EU is discussing the possibility of excluding Russia from the SWIFT international bank payment system and completely putting a halt on the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline if Moscow launches... |
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Rafael Nadal roars back to beat Daniil Medvedev in Australian Open final and claim 21st Grand Slam title Daniil Medvedev was eyeing two majors on the bounce after he claimed his maiden Grand Slam title at the US Open, but Rafael Nadal staged a famous comeback from two sets down to win a marathon Australian Open final in thrilling fashion. It is only Nadals second title at Melbourne Park after he won the... |
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Yellow Vests predict social chaos if Macron re-elected / Video The Yellow Vest movement in France continues to gather steam as the nations springtime elections grow nearer.
Just as they do every Saturday, the anti-government but civic-minded Yellow Vests took to the streets across France.
The presidential election is less than three months away, and in a race... |
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One killed in Sudan anti-coup protest as security forces crack down with tear gas, live rounds Sudanese demonstrators take part in a rally to protest against the 2021 military coup, in the capital Khartoum, January 30, 2022. (Photo by AFP)
One protester has been killed during an anti-coup rally in Sudans capital, Khartoum, when security forces intensified the crackdown using tear gas to disperse... |
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Some Republican Senate candidates own stocks in Big Tech companies theyre slamming (File photo by AFP/Getty Images)
A number of US Republican Senate candidates hold stocks in the same Big Tech companies they are vowing to hold accountable if elected, according to a report.
Former state Republican Chair Jane Timken in Ohio is campaigning on anti-Big Tech platforms. She has called... |
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Yemeni missile attack kills UAE-backed mercenaries, Daesh terrorists in Shabwah province The image grab, taken from a video released by the media bureau of Yemens Operations Command Center, shows Yemeni forces launching a ballistic missile toward a target deep inside Saudi Arabia.
Yemens army and fighters from the allied Popular Committees have managed to launch a counteroffensive against... |
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India says five suspected militants killed in overnight Kashmir clashes Indian troops are seen at the site of a gunfight in downtown Srinagar, Kashmir, October 17, 2018. (File photo by AFP)
Indian police say they have killed five suspected militants, including a top commander, during overnight clashes in the disputed Himalayan region of Kashmir.
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Iran says March-December imports included $70mln worth of shipments from US Figures show US exported nearly $70 mln worth of goods to Iran in the three quarters to late December.
Figures published by the Iranian trade and customs bodies show that imports into the country in the three quarters to December 21 included nearly $70 million worth of shipments from the United States.
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Thousands demonstrate against Germanys COVID restrictions A demonstrator holds a sign reading "compulsory vaccination is the red line" during a protest against government measures to curb the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Nuremberg, Germany, January 30, 2022. (Photo by Reuters)
Up to 4,000 people protested against the German governments... |
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NATO, UK say no plan for sending troops to Ukraine if Russia invades country British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss (L) talks with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg as they arrive for a meeting at NATO headquarters in Brussels on January 24, 2022. (File photo by AFP)
NATO and Britain say they have no plans for sending troops to Ukraine in the event of a Russian invasion,... |
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Hamas condemns Israeli presidents visit to UAE, as regimes crimes against Palestinians continue Israeli President Isaac Herzog (L) meets with Abu Dhabis Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), January 30, 2022. (via social networks)
The Palestinian resistance movement Hamas has lambasted the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for allowing Israeli President... |
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