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Iran says Saudi-Kuwaiti deal on Durra gas development 'illegal'
March 26 (Reuters) - Iran said on Saturday that a document signed between Saudi Arabia and Kuwait this week to develop the Durra gas field was "illegal" since Tehran also has a share in the field and must be included in any action to
Biden to call on 'free world' to stand against Putin in Poland speech
WARSAW, March 26 (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden will argue in a speech in Poland on Saturday that the "free world" opposes Russia's invasion of Ukraine and that there is unity among major economies on the need to stop Vladimir Putin, the
Russia conducts military drills on isles disputed with Japan -media
March 26 (Reuters) - Russia was conducting drills on islands claimed by Tokyo, Japanese media said on Saturday, days after Moscow halted peace talks with Japan because of its sanctions over Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Russia's Eastern Military
'We have nothing but grief' says father of plane crash victim
WUZHOU, China, March 26 (Reuters) - As recovery crews sifted through the mud at the China Eastern Airlines crash site, dozens of relatives of those on board flight MU5735 remained nearby in an anxious wait for further news. One was Qin Haitao who comes from
Hong Kong reports 8,841 new daily coronavirus infections
HONG KONG, March 26 (Reuters) - Hong Kong reported 8,841 new cases of COVID-19 on
Saudi Aramco petroleum storage site hit by Houthi attack, fire erupts
RIYADH, March 26 (Reuters) - Yemen's Houthis said they launched attacks on Saudi energy facilities on Friday and the Saudi-led coalition said oil giant Aramco's petroleum products distribution station in Jeddah was hit, causing a fire in two storage
EU's Borrell says nuclear agreement with Iran very close
DOHA, March 26 (Reuters) - The European Union's top diplomat Josep Borrell said on Saturday that Iran and world powers were very close to agreement on reviving their 2015 nuclear deal, which would curb
West African leaders set deadlines for 'recalcitrant' coup-hit states
ACCRA, March 25 (Reuters) - West Africa's main political and economic bloc said on Friday it would give Mali's military transitional government 12 to 16 months to arrange elections and offered Guinea's ruling junta a month to propose a
UK's Prince William hints at backing for Caribbean nations to become republics
NASSAU, March 26 (Reuters) - Britain's Prince William has said he supports and respects any decision Caribbean nations make about their future, as Belize, the Bahamas and Jamaica consider cutting their ties with the British monarchy. At the end of a tour
As Ukraine forces counter near Kyiv, Russia scales back goals
Summary Zelenskiy says dealing Russian forces 'powerful blows'Russia signals military focus on eastern UkraineOfficials estimate 300 dead in Mariupol theatre bombing MARIUPOL/LVIV, Ukraine, March 26 (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy
Ukraine says 10 humanitarian corridors agreed for front line areas
LVIV, Ukraine March 26 (Reuters) - Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk said agreement has been reached on the establishment of 10
'Great concern' over China-Solomon Islands deal: Australia PM
March 26 (Reuters) - Australia Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Saturday there was "great concern" across the Pacific after Solomon Islands confirmed it was creating a security partnership with China. The Pacific island nation on Friday said it
Australia confirms journalist Cheng Lei will face Chinese court
March 26 (Reuters) - Australia's foreign minister on Saturday confirmed that Cheng Lei, an Australian journalist who has been detained in China for 19 months over state secrets accusations, will face court next week. Cheng, who worked as a television
Philippines evacuates residents as small volcano spews mile-high plume
MANILA, March 26 (Reuters) - A small but restive volcano south of the Philippine capital spewed a 1.5 km plume on Saturday, prompting authorities to raise an alert level and evacuate more than a thousand residents. The alert for the Taal volcano, about 70 km
Live updates: UK sees Russians reluctant to enter urban war
LONDON — Britain's Defense Ministry says Russia continues to besiege a number of major Ukrainian cities including Kharkiv, Chernihiv and Mariupol. A daily update says Russian forces are proving reluctant to engage in large scale urban infantry operations,
'Open The Schools': Afghan Girls Protest in Kabul, Call Out 'Betrayal' by Taliban
The protest was the
'A bad déjà vu': Under the crush of Western sanctions, Russians fear a return to ...
Many Russians fear Putin's decision to invade Ukraine has triggered an economic freefall that will will throw the country back to a dark past. ...
India: Modi hails initiative to set up WHO Global Centre for traditional medicine in Gujarat
New Delhi: A day after the Government of India signed an agreement with World Health Organization for establishing the WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine in Jamnagar, Gujarat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the move saying it will contribute
‘We have nothing but grief’ says father of plane crash victim
As recovery crews sifted through the mud at the China Eastern Airlines crash site, dozens of relatives of those on board flight MU5735 remained nearby in an anxious wait for further news. One was Qin Haitao who comes from neighbouring Hunan province.
Thinning Antarctic ice shelf finally crumbles after heatwave
An East Antarctica ice shelf disintegrated this month following a period of extreme heat in the region, according to scientists. Satellite images show the 1,200 square-kilometre Conger Ice Shelf collapsed completely on or around March 15. “Possible it
Ukraine says 10 humanitarian corridors agreed to evacuate citizens from frontline areas
Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk said agreement has been reached on the establishment of 10 humanitarian corridors on Saturday to evacuate civilians from front line hotspots in Ukrainian towns and cities Speaking on national television, she said
S&P, Fitch, and Moody's withdraw Russia credit ratings
They had previously lowered Russia's rating to pre-default The globe's three major credit rating agencies - S&P;, Fitch, and Moody's - withdrew ratings on Russia and Russian
Marc-Andre Fleury ready for Wild debut vs. Jackets
Marc-Andre Fleury is scheduled to make his team debut for the Minnesota Wild when they face the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday night in Saint Paul, Minn. Fleury, 37, is a three-time Stanley Cup champion and the reigning Vezina Trophy winner as the NHL's top
1 Finance ties up with Kolkata Knight Riders as an official sponsor; all set to ...
Mumbai (Maharashtra) , March 26 (ANI/BusinessWire India):1 Finance as an institution pledges to reimagine personal finance for the Indian customers. The company will serve the affluent middle-class audience that is underserved and looking for an honest,
SA batter Zubayr Hamza provisionally suspended by ICC
Dubai , March 26 (ANI): South African batter Zubayr Hamza has accepted a provisional suspension pending the outcome of the
GMR Airports, Airbus, others collaborate to study on sustainable aviation fuel
Hyderabad (Telangana) , March 26 (ANI): Airport operators Groupe ADP and GMR Airports together with Airbus, Axens and Safran have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Friday to conduct a joint study on Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) and their
Will Zalatoris stuns Viktor Hovland to advance at WGC-Match Play
World No. 1 Jon Rahm and Collin Morikawa advanced out of their groups but Viktor Hovland and Patrick Cantlay weren't so lucky at the World Golf Championships-Dell Technologies Match Play at Austin (Texas) Country Club on Friday. Will Zalatoris defeated
Dimming the lights for a brighter future
Noting that climate disruption, biodiversity loss and pollution threaten lives, jobs and health the world over, the UN chief said on Saturday that it was essential "to make peace with nature." "Without nature's help, we cannot thrive or even survive on this
Swiss Open: Srikanth beats second seed Antonsen in nail-biting encounter to enter SF
Basel , March 26 (ANI): India's Kidambi Srikanth defeated World No. 3 and second seed Anders Antonsen of Denmark in a hard-fought three-game encounter to enter the men's singles semi-final of Swiss Open here at St. Jakobshalle. The world championship silver
PM Modi hails initiative to set up WHO Global Centre for traditional medicine in Gujarat
New Delhi , March 26 (ANI): A day after the Government of India signed an agreement with World Health Organization for establishing the WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine in Jamnagar, Gujarat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the move saying it will
