Day: June 18, 2021

Categories Russia

Putin hails ‘constructive’ talks with Biden in Geneva, tells press Russian & American ambassadors will soon be returned to posts

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that talks with his American counterpart Joe Biden in Switzerland on Wednesday were positive and cordial in tone, and that progress was made on a number of international political issues. … Read More >Putin hails ‘constructive’ talks with Biden in Geneva, tells press Russian & American ambassadors will soon be returned to posts

Categories Asia & Pacific

North Korea’s food situation ‘getting tense’ due to typhoon, says Kim Jong-un, ‘malignant virus’ also an issue

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North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has said the country’s food situation is “getting tense” due to last year’s natural disaster. The “malignant virus” is also an issue, state media reported on Wednesday. … Read More >North Korea’s food situation ‘getting tense’ due to typhoon, says Kim Jong-un, ‘malignant virus’ also an issue

Categories EU

Slovenia ends second Covid-19 emergency after infection rate falls, but quarantine restrictions remain

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Slovenia has ended its coronavirus state of emergency after the spread of the infection decreased. Authorities are urging citizens to continue abiding by the restrictions and hailed vaccination as the best method against Covid-19. … Read More >Slovenia ends second Covid-19 emergency after infection rate falls, but quarantine restrictions remain

Categories Shows

A thin line between safety and totalitarianism & new wave of mass shootings

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The Biden administration’s new strategy for combatting domestic terrorism causes concern. The US Dept. of Justice gets into the fight over voting rights. Mass shootings are on the rise once again. Teachers face new penalties for discussing controversial issues in class. … Read More >A thin line between safety and totalitarianism & new wave of mass shootings

Categories Middle East

‘Necessary to wait for the new Iranian government’: IAEA chief says Iran nuclear deal needs time and political will

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The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has dismissed the chances of a new nuclear deal being agreed on by the negotiating parties in Vienna until Iran has a new government. … Read More >‘Necessary to wait for the new Iranian government’: IAEA chief says Iran nuclear deal needs time and political will

Categories EU

Athens brought to a standstill as Greek transport workers strike over labor reform bill (VIDEO)

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The Greek capital has been brought to a standstill as striking public transport staff down tools and take to the streets to voice their opposition to a labor reform bill which is being brought before parliament on Wednesday. … Read More >Athens brought to a standstill as Greek transport workers strike over labor reform bill (VIDEO)