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Obama walks back on massive 60th birthday party in favor of smaller event for family and friends after criticism
Former US president Barack Obama has reversed his decision to hold a massive 60th birthday party with up to 700 guests, citing concerns over the Delta variant of Covid-19, after the planRead More…
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Olympic fans have questioned the contribution of German track athlete Alica Schmidt to her team at the Tokyo 2020 Games, as despite the 22-year-old’s voluminous social media output, she hasn’t featured yetRead More…
Russian agriculture exports surge 16% this year amid huge increase in deliveries to Europe
Russia’s export of agricultural goods has increased by 16% in annual terms, reaching $16.855 billion, the country’s Agriculture Ministry reported on Wednesday. Russian exports of fat-and-oil products in the reporting period throughRead More…
WATCH: India hails launch of 1st indigenous aircraft carrier for sea trials
India’s first indigenously designed and built aircraft carrier has set sail for its maiden sea trials. The navy hailed it as a “historic and proud” day for the country, which has investedRead More…
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Troubled UFC star Conor McGregor has received support from the unlikeliest of sources, as former octagon rival Jose Aldo backed the Irishman to return to the top of mixed martial arts uponRead More…
Former UK defence official behind classified dossier bus stop leak was tipped to become NATO ambassador – reports
Media sources have identified the senior UK official who mislaid classified defence papers – detailing sensitive Crimean coast operations – as Angus Lapsley. He was apparently being groomed as the country’s nextRead More…
Israeli PM stresses importance of vaccination against coronavirus as state reimposes Covid curbs
Israel’s prime minister, Naftali Bennett, has emphasized the importance of vaccine uptake and reintroducing Covid curbs to prevent a complete, nationwide lockdown and stop coronavirus cases from overwhelming the healthcare system. SpeakingRead More…
IDF’s artillery targets Lebanon after rockets hit northern Israel
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) fired artillery rounds at Lebanon after three rockets were launched from the neighboring state, with two of them landing in northern Israel and causing a fire. SirensRead More…
India military seeks to bolster ‘Act East’ policy with naval deployment to South China Sea
The Indian Navy has announced the deployment of a naval task force to the South China Sea to bolster security and support allies in the Indo Pacific region amid attempts by WesternRead More…