Turkey and US to set up joint working group over Ankara’s purchase of Russian S-400 missile defense systems

Turkey and the United States have begun talks to form a joint working group regarding Ankara’s purchase of Russian S-400 missile defense systems, Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu has announced. … Read More >Turkey and US to set up joint working group over Ankara’s purchase of Russian S-400 missile defense systems

France proposes 6pm curfew extension in hotspots, but no plans for 3rd national lockdown yet – health minister

Earlier curfews could soon be introduced in French regions hardest hit by Covid-19, Health Minister Olivier Veran has said. The government “rejects” the idea of another nationwide lockdown for now, he added. … Read More >France proposes 6pm curfew extension in hotspots, but no plans for 3rd national lockdown yet – health minister

Taiwan to suspend entry of non-resident foreigners as it finds first case of UK mutant coronavirus strain

Health authorities in Taiwan have reported the first case of a new coronavirus variant discovered in the UK. It also warned it is suspending the arrival of all foreigners without residence permits starting on Friday. … Read More >Taiwan to suspend entry of non-resident foreigners as it finds first case of UK mutant coronavirus strain

China’s Sinopharm vaccine is 79% effective, developer says, citing Phase 3 trial results

The vaccine, developed by the China National Pharmaceutical Group (Sinopharm), has shown a nearly 80 percent efficacy rate against the coronavirus, the company said. The vaccine was earlier approved for use in Bahrain and the UAE. … Read More >China’s Sinopharm vaccine is 79% effective, developer says, citing Phase 3 trial results

Native American man TASERED by New Mexico park ranger while walking ‘off trail’ at ancient Pueblo monument (VIDEO)

An investigation has been launched after a Native American man was repeatedly tasered by a park ranger at a national monument in New Mexico – where he said he came to “pray” – for veering off the trail and refusing identification. … Read More >Native American man TASERED by New Mexico park ranger while walking ‘off trail’ at ancient Pueblo monument (VIDEO)

Trump Administration May Place Cuba on US’ Terrorism Sponsor List – Report

Under the Trump administration, relations between the US and Cuba have grown increasingly tense, with the Land of the Free informing congressional lawmakers in May that the island nation was “not cooperating fully” with the US’ counterterrorism efforts. … Read More >Trump Administration May Place Cuba on US’ Terrorism Sponsor List – Report

Venezuela Offers $500,000 Reward for Info on Three ‘Colombian Terrorist Agents’

Earlier Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro said that Colombia was planning “new attacks” against the country’s military with the help of “trained mercenaries”. The diplomatic relations between the two states were cut off in February 2019. … Read More >Venezuela Offers $500,000 Reward for Info on Three ‘Colombian Terrorist Agents’