Senators to announce sanctions bill on Russia’s Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline
U.S. senators will announce a bill this week expanding sanctions on Russia’s Gazprom-led Nord Stream 2 project, Senate aides said, targeting a pipeline Washington says...
Breaking down Wuhan’s blueprint for lifting lockdown
From outbreak to lockdown and reopening, the Chinese city of Wuhan, where the novel coronavirus emerged late last year, has been through all stages of...
Guard in China injures 39 in attack at elementary school
An elementary school guard in China injured 39 people in a knife attack on Thursday with many children among the victims, a state office and...
Belarus president names new prime minister: Belta news agency
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko appointed Roman Golovchenko on Thursday as prime minister, the Belta news agency reported....
Last dance for legendary Madrid flamenco joint, stung by coronavirus
A Madrid flamenco bar that has played host to some of Spain’s top performers, including an early-career set from Grammy-award winner Rosalia, is shutting down...
Thailand plans to provide domestic tourism stimulus from July
Thailand will draw up a stimulus plan for domestic tourism to be rolled out for four months starting in July, a senior official said on...
Iran signs two-year contract with Iraq to export electricity: IRNA
Iran has signed a two-year contract with Iraq to export electricity to the neighbouring country, Iranian state news agency IRNA on Thursday quoted the country’s...
On this day… June 5
SUMO WRESTLING – Hawaii-born Japanese-Samoan sumo wrestler, Konishiki Yasokichi, weighing 550 pounds, competes against a small child in a mock competition during opening ceremonies for...
Erdogan hosts Libya PM as Turkey looks to lock in gains
Libya’s internationally recognised leader will meet President Tayyip Erdogan in Turkey on Thursday as the allies seek to lock in recent gains on the battlefield...
Red tape thwarts South Africa’s green energy potential
JOHANNESBURG – World-leading renewables companies are lining up to invest in South Africa’s energy sector and help remedy a chronic generation shortfall that pushed the...