Day: April 8, 2021

Categories Russia

Russia unlikely to send recalled ambassador back to Washington without clear sign US ready for bilateral relations, Moscow insists

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Russia’s Foreign Ministry has revealed it has no plans to restore full diplomatic representation in Washington until it sees evidence that the US is interested in building constructive relations between the two countries. … Read More >Russia unlikely to send recalled ambassador back to Washington without clear sign US ready for bilateral relations, Moscow insists

Categories Asia & Pacific

Thai PM orders authorities to prepare Covid-19 field hospitals after UK variant spreads to country

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The Thai prime minister has ordered officials to prepare Covid-19 field hospitals in Bangkok after the UK strain was detected in the country, and dozens of lawmakers had to self-isolate after being exposed to the virus. … Read More >Thai PM orders authorities to prepare Covid-19 field hospitals after UK variant spreads to country

Categories Middle East

Jordan’s King Abdullah says ‘sedition is buried’ following ‘painful’ rift with half-brother arrested after criticizing govt

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King Abdullah II of Jordan has said that the Arab state is stable after his half-brother, Prince Hamzah, was accused of conspiring with foreign powers to undermine national security and placed under house arrest. … Read More >Jordan’s King Abdullah says ‘sedition is buried’ following ‘painful’ rift with half-brother arrested after criticizing govt

Categories Middle East

US announces $235mn aid package for Palestinians, backs 2-state solution to conflict with Israel

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The US backs a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict and will restore some $235 million in aid to the Palestinians which was cut by former President Donald Trump, Secretary of State Antony Blinken has announced. … Read More >US announces $235mn aid package for Palestinians, backs 2-state solution to conflict with Israel

Categories Asia & Pacific

Biden administration ready to consider ‘some form of diplomacy’ with North Korea – White House

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Washington is prepared to talk to North Korea if it paves the way to the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula, White House spokeswoman Jen Psaki has said, but that doesn’t mean US sanctions are going away. … Read More >Biden administration ready to consider ‘some form of diplomacy’ with North Korea – White House

Categories Middle East

4 Syrian soldiers injured in ‘Israeli aggression’ over Damascus, Syrian state media report

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Flashes and explosions tore up the night sky over the Syrian capital of Damascus as air defenses intercepted the majority of incoming missiles, Syria’s SANA news agency reported, calling the reported attack “Israeli aggression.” … Read More >4 Syrian soldiers injured in ‘Israeli aggression’ over Damascus, Syrian state media report

Categories Shows

Jim Crow voting laws & the industry of diversity and inclusion

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Controversial new voting restrictions in Georgia are drawing criticism from the very same corporations that helped politically fund the politicians that created them. Sen. Chuck Schumer and the US Congress take on President Biden over Marijuana legalization. New money and expectations are putting pressure on the industry of diversity and inclusion. … Read More >Jim Crow voting laws & the industry of diversity and inclusion