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Iran Confirms Detention Of Swedish EU Worker
Iran's judiciary has confirmed that a Swedish national working for the European Union had been detained, the latest known case of a foreign national being held in Iran amid political tension with the West.
Sweden and the European Union…
US Releases $6bn In Frozen Iran Funds
The US has issued a sanctions waiver for banks to transfer $6bn (£4.8bn) of frozen Iranian funds from South Korea to Qatar, paving the way for the release of five Americans held by Iran.
Secretary of State, Antony Blinken told Congress…
EU To Cease Sanctions Against Three Russian Businessmen
The European Union will not renew sanctions against three men targeted over Russia's war against Ukraine when the current punitive measures expire later this week.
The trio are Russian businessman, Grigory Berezkin, billionaire Farkhad…
EU Parliament Passes Bill Hiking Renewable Energy
European Union lawmakers gave their final approval to legally binding targets to expand renewable energy faster this decade.
This comes as a central part of Europe's plans to curb climate change and shift away from fossil fuels.
Report…
China Rejects Western Concerns On Its Economy
China's economy is resilient and has not collapsed, the Chinese foreign ministry said, rejecting claims from the West that its economy faltering and could cause wider problems.
Report says officials from countries including Australia and…
Nobel Laureate Acquitted In Philippine Tax Case
Philippines Nobel laureate, Maria Ressa and her news site Rappler were acquitted of tax fraud by a trial court, in another legal victory for the embattled journalist and for press freedom in the Southeast Asian country.
Ressa, who won…
China Anti-Graft Chief To Attend Summit With G77 Nations
China's anti-graft watchdog chief, Li Xi will attend a summit with the Group of 77 developing nations in Havana, Cuba, from September 14 to 16, the official said.
Report says Li will also visit Cuba, Brazil, and Egypt from September 16 to…
Dominican Republic To Seal Dajabon Border With Haiti
The Dominican Republic will seal its border with Haiti in its northern Dajabon province if a conflict over access to water from a shared river is not resolved in the coming days, a government spokesperson said.
Speaking at a press…
UN Criticizes Russia For Withdrawing From Grain Deal
The United Nations rights chief has blamed Russia's exit from the Black Sea grain deal as well as its attacks on agricultural facilities for higher food prices.
"The Russian Federation's withdrawal from the Black Sea Grain Initiative in…
Russia May Launch Big Mobilisation Campaign, Says Ukraine
Ukraine's Military has said on Monday Russia could launch a big campaign soon to try to recruit hundreds of thousands of soldiers from inside Russia and Occupied Ukraine.
The Ukrainian General Staff provided no evidence in a statement to…