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Ecuador President Declares State Of Emergency Over Energy Crisis
Ecuador's President, Daniel Noboa has declared a second state of emergency over an energy crisis that has already led to rationing in the South American country.
Noboa, who took office in November, had declared an energy emergency and…
Indonesian Police Arrest 8 Suspected Militants
Indonesia’s elite counterterrorism police have arrested eight suspected militants in recent days believed to be part of a new cell linked to Jemaah Islamiyah, an al-Qaida-linked group, authorities said.
Police conducted raids in Central…
Two Killed In Israel Raid On West Bank
Israeli forces exchanged fire with Palestinian militants in the occupied West Bank in the second day of a raid that has so far left at least two people dead, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry.
Report says Israeli forces…
US House To Vote On $95 Billion Ukraine, Israel Aid Package
The Republican-controlled US House of Representatives is set to vote on, and expected to pass, a $95 Billion legislative package providing security assistance to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, over bitter objections from party hardliners.…
US Envoy To UN Visits Nagasaki A-Bomb Museum
The American envoy to the United Nations called Friday for countries armed with atomic weapons to pursue nuclear disarmament as she visited the atomic bomb museum in Nagasaki, Japan.
Linda Greenfield, who became the first US cabinet…
World Bank To Provide $416 Mln Loan To Turkey
The World Bank has signed a $416 million loan agreement with the Development and Investment Bank of Turkey (TKYB) to help Turkish industries reduce air pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions.
Report says the loan would unlock long-term…
Airlines Reroute Flights After Israeli Attack On Iran
Airlines has changed flight paths over Iran, cancelled some flights, diverted others to alternate airports or returned planes to their departure points due to airspace and airport closures and security concerns after an Israeli attack on…
Ukraine To Get 560 Million Euros From Development Bank
Ukraine will receive 560 million euros for energy and transport infrastructure from the European Investment Bank, Ukrainian Prime Minister, Denys Shmyhal said.
In addition to infrastructure development, the funds will go towards…
North Korea, Belarus Agree To Strengthen Ties
North Korean officials met with a visiting Belarusian delegation and vowed deeper cooperation, as Pyongyang criticized the United States for trying to increase ‘lawless’ sanctions pressure.
Report says Belarus' Deputy Foreign Minister,…
US Aims To Begin New North Korea Sanctions Next Month
The US ambassador to the United Nations said that she hoped to find a new way to ensure sanctions enforcement on North Korea by next month after Russia and China thwarted the renewal of monitoring activities.
Linda Thomas-Greenfield said…