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Syrian President, First Lady Cast Ballots in Legislative Elections

Posted on July 20, 2020July 20, 2020By Editor

Syrian President Bashar Assad and his wife, Asma, have cast their ballots in Sunday’s legislative elections at a polling place in the Ministry of Presidential Affairs in Damascus. … Read More >Syrian President, First Lady Cast Ballots in Legislative Elections

Latin America

Exclusive: Venezuela’s FM Arreaza Accuses EU of Sticking to Pro-US Stance in Its Policy on Caracas

Posted on July 20, 2020July 20, 2020By Editor

Relations between Brussels and Caracas deteriorated in late June, when President Nicolas Maduro ordered the expulsion of the EU’s envoy to Venezuela, Isabel Brilhante Pedrosa, in a move that came in response to the bloc expanding sanctions against the South American country. … Read More >Exclusive: Venezuela’s FM Arreaza Accuses EU of Sticking to Pro-US Stance in Its Policy on Caracas

Same Old Story: Raab Joins Choir of Accusations Against Russia

Posted on July 20, 2020July 20, 2020By Editor

On Thursday, Moscow refuted allegations by Britain’s National Cyber Security Centre that Russia-linked hackers tried to crack the technology of COVID-19 vaccine developers in the UK, the US, and Canada. … Read More >Same Old Story: Raab Joins Choir of Accusations Against Russia

Op-ed

Finance Experts: Biden Plan Written by Economic Illiterates, Calls for Decarbonising at All Costs

Posted on July 20, 2020By Editor

Besides having certain gaps, Joe Biden’s new “green” plan may deal a heavy blow to the US economy by stepping up spending, damaging vital industries and slapping taxes on businesses and the rich, some finance experts say. … Read More >Finance Experts: Biden Plan Written by Economic Illiterates, Calls for Decarbonising at All Costs

USA

‘He Will Be Crying for Mommy’: Trump Doubts Biden Capable of Sitting Through ‘Tough’ Interviews

Posted on July 20, 2020July 20, 2020By Editor

The US president often questions the mental capability of his opponents, including Dem US presidential candidate Joe Biden, referring to numerous public gaffes by the former vice-president. … Read More >‘He Will Be Crying for Mommy’: Trump Doubts Biden Capable of Sitting Through ‘Tough’ Interviews

USA

At Least 1 Dead, 8 Injured in Washington DC Shooting

Posted on July 20, 2020July 20, 2020By Editor

The incident marks the second multiple-casualty shooting over the weekend in the United States, as 13 people were injured in a large fight with over 200 participants in Peoria, Illinois, on early Sunday. … Read More >At Least 1 Dead, 8 Injured in Washington DC Shooting

Middle East

Taliban Rejects ‘Russian Bounties’ Report as ‘Fake News’ to ‘Damage’ Group’s Peace Deal With US

Posted on July 20, 2020July 20, 2020By Editor

Earlier this month, the Taliban denied a New York Times report that Russian military intelligence offered bounties to Taliban-linked militants for killing US soldiers in Afghanistan. … Read More >Taliban Rejects ‘Russian Bounties’ Report as ‘Fake News’ to ‘Damage’ Group’s Peace Deal With US

Against US’ Will? UK Continues to Use Equipment of Another Chinese Firm Despite Ditching Huawei

Posted on July 20, 2020July 20, 2020By Editor

In 2017 Sepura, which produces digital mobile radio products, was bought by Chinese company Hytera, in which Beijing government has 2 percent stake. Hytera has been banned by the United States over concerns that its equipment may be used for surveillance. … Read More >Against US’ Will? UK Continues to Use Equipment of Another Chinese Firm Despite Ditching Huawei

Middle East

Top Iranian Diplomat Discusses US Troop Pullout With Iraq’s PMF Chief

Posted on July 20, 2020July 20, 2020By Editor

The Iranian foreign minister and the leader of Iraq’s Shiite-dominated Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF) discussed the US troop pullout on Sunday. … Read More >Top Iranian Diplomat Discusses US Troop Pullout With Iraq’s PMF Chief

Middle East

Two Rockets Fall Near US Embassy Inside Baghdad’s Green Zone, Source Says

Posted on July 20, 2020July 20, 2020By Editor

Two rockets fell on Sunday near the US embassy inside Baghdad’s so-called green zone, which houses heavily fortified government facilities and foreign diplomatic missions, a source in the Iraqi security services said. … Read More >Two Rockets Fall Near US Embassy Inside Baghdad’s Green Zone, Source Says

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