In a significant development, Citizen Lab, a digital rights watchdog group, warned British officials that electronic devices connected to government networks, including ones inside the Prime Minister’s office and at the Foreign Ministry, appear to be infected with Pegasus, a… Read More ›
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China refusing to supply aircraft spare parts: Russian news agencies
As per a news report from Russian agencies, China has refused to supply aircraft spare parts to Russian airlines after Boeing and Airbus halted supply of components to Russia. The Russian aviation sector is being squeezed by Western sanctions following the invasion… Read More ›
US approves $100M sale of military equipment and services for Taiwan
In a statement the Pentagon said, it has approved a potential sale of military equipment and services worth $100 million to Taiwan to “sustain, maintain, and improve” its defense systems. In a statement, the U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency said,… Read More ›
Saudi Arabia, Foreign Ministry, the Kingdom, reopened, embassy, Somalia, Somalian, capital, Mogadishu,
In a statement Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Ministry stated, the Kingdom has reopened its embassy in the Somalian capital of Mogadishu. Earlier this year in June, a Saudi diplomatic delegation visited Somalia and discussed preparations for reopening the embassy. Saudi Arabia’s… Read More ›
US Saudi to intensify efforts against Iranian violations of international treaties on nuclear agreement
In a statement on Friday, Saudi Arabia’s foreign ministry said, Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud met U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Washington and exchanged views on Iran’s nuclear program. “Had a productive meeting today with… Read More ›
Samoa’s Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mataafa scraos China funded port project
In a significant development, Samoa’s new Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mataafa said, she will not go ahead with a China-backed port project, indicating that she would only back investments which have clear benefits for her country. She noted that Chinese… Read More ›
Singapore-Australia discussing possible air travel bubble
In a statement Singapore’s foreign ministry said, it is in discussion with Australia on introducing the possibility of an air travel bubble that allows residents to travel between the two countries without requiring them to be quarantined. “Singapore is discussing… Read More ›
Britain’s clips China’s soft power: revokes CGTN’s license to operate within the country
In a statement on Friday, China’s foreign ministry said, it is “firmly opposed” to Britain’s decision to revoke the license for its state media CGTN to operate within the country. The development comes in the wake of the UK’s communications… Read More ›
China indefinitely suspends direct flights from UK
On Thursday, a spokesman for China’s foreign ministry said, Beijing will suspend direct flights to and from the United Kingdom until further notice. The announcement comes over fears of a new strain of the coronavirus spreading across the UK. “After… Read More ›
First ever visit by UAE delegation led by economy minister to normalise relations with Israell
On Tuesday, following a U.S. brokered agreement, the first ever official delegation from the United Arab Emirates left for Israel with the two countries looking to broaden ties and normalise relations. According to Israeli officials, the visit will be largely… Read More ›