France records all-time daily high in new Covid-19 cases of almost 19,000, as authorities eye new restrictions

A total of 18,746 people have been diagnosed with coronavirus in France over the latest 24-hour recording period, an all-time daily high for the country, the nation’s health authorities announced on Wednesday. … Read More >France records all-time daily high in new Covid-19 cases of almost 19,000, as authorities eye new restrictions

Top Iranian general decries ‘terrorist’ US military in Persian Gulf, vows retaliation if Islamic Republic’s borders are breached

A senior Iranian naval commander has denounced US military activity in the region and has promised a swift and devastating response if his country’s maritime boundaries are not respected. … Read More >Top Iranian general decries ‘terrorist’ US military in Persian Gulf, vows retaliation if Islamic Republic’s borders are breached

China accuses Pompeo of creating political confrontation, urges US to drop ‘Cold War’ mentality

Beijing urged the United States to stop its “unprovoked attacks,” after Secretary of State Mike Pompeo lashed out at China during a meeting with Australia, India, and Japan aimed at countering China’s growing regional influence. … Read More >China accuses Pompeo of creating political confrontation, urges US to drop ‘Cold War’ mentality

Mach 8! Russian warship makes history by launching HYPERSONIC Zircon missile at mock target in far northern seas (VIDEO)

The Russian Navy has successfully test-fired an ultra-fast Zircon anti-ship missile from its most advanced frigate in the far north. The state-of-the-art projectile hit a mock target after travelling 450km within minutes. … Read More >Mach 8! Russian warship makes history by launching HYPERSONIC Zircon missile at mock target in far northern seas (VIDEO)

Pro-Israel lobby AIPAC frets over US elections after Twitter bans 130 alleged ‘Iranian accounts’

AIPAC, the powerful pro-Israel lobbying group in Washington, is raising concerns that Iranian leader Ali Khamenei is trying to influence US elections after Twitter banned about 130 accounts that allegedly originated in Iran. … Read More >Pro-Israel lobby AIPAC frets over US elections after Twitter bans 130 alleged ‘Iranian accounts’

Russia’s ‘Sputnik V’ Covid-19 vaccine will cost $13 a pop, officials hope price will quickly go down once production accelerates

Russia’s Covid-19 vaccine, the first in the world, will cost less than 1,000 rubles, or $13, per dose, says the Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS). Despite a low price by Western standards, FAS believes the current price is steep. … Read More >Russia’s ‘Sputnik V’ Covid-19 vaccine will cost $13 a pop, officials hope price will quickly go down once production accelerates