Iran Declares Three Days Of National Mourning For “Martyrs” Killed In Protests

TEHRAN, Jan 12 (NNN-IRNA) – The Iranian government declared yesterday, three days of national mourning, for “martyrs” killed in recent protests, state broadcaster reported. The move came amid rising fatalities from two weeks of nationwide unrest, which Iran has blamed on the United States and Israel. Semi-official Tasnim news agency…

China’s top diplomat postpones visit to Somalia, arrives in Tanzania

Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi MOGADISHU, Jan 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) — China’s top diplomat postponed what would have been a historic visit to Somalia, part of a tour of Africa aimed at bolstering strategic trade, the East African nation’s foreign affairs ministry said.Wang Yi’s planned visit would have been the first…

South Africa defends BRICS naval drills as ‘essential’ amid tensions

Naval drills with Russia, China, Iran & others protect maritime trade PRETORIA, Jan 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) — South Africa has defended weeklong naval drills with Russia, Iran, China and other countries as “essential”, describing the manoeuvres off its coast as a vital response to rising maritime tensions globally.The “Will for Peace…

Nicaragua frees ‘tens’ of political prisoners

SAN JOSE, Jan 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Nicaragua’s authoritarian government said it had freed “tens” of detainees, following US pressure and a week after American forces seized Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, a close Managua ally. “Tens of people who were in the national penitentiary system have gone home to their families,”…

Argentina wildfire burns over 5,500 hectares: governor

EPUYEN (Argentina), Jan 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A major forest fire in southern Argentina has burned more than 5,500 hectares, authorities said, as hundreds of firefighters and volunteers battled to contain the blaze threatening small communities. The fire broke out a week ago at Puerto Patriada, about 1,700 km southwest of…

Iran Says U.S., Israeli Bases In Mideast Could Be Targets If Attacked

TEHRAN, Jan 12 (NNN-IRNA) – Iranian Parliament Speaker, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, warned yesterday that, Tehran would view U.S. and Israeli bases and facilities in the Middle East region as “legitimate targets,” if Washington takes military action against Iran. Addressing parliament, Qalibaf said that, “in the case of an attack on…

Iranian President Says Gov’t Determined To Address Economic Problems, Urges Refrain From “Destructive Actions”

TEHRAN, Jan 12 (NNN-IRNA) – Iranian President, Masoud Pezeshkian, said yesterday that, the Iranian government is determined to address the economic problems facing the people, urging Iranians to refrain from any “destructive actions.” Speaking to the state-run IRIB news agency in a televised interview, Pezeshkian said, the government is “ready…

U.S. Launched Large-Scale Strikes Against Daesh Targets In Syria

WASHINGTON, Jan 11 (NNN-XINHUA) – U.S. Central Command said yesterday that, its forces conducted large-scale strikes against multiple Daesh targets across Syria. “Today (yesterday), at approximately 12:30 p.m. Eastern Time, U.S. Central Command forces, alongside partner forces, conducted large-scale strikes against multiple Daesh targets across Syria,” the command posted on…

Japanese Protesters Criticise PM Takaichi’s Silence On U.S. Military Strikes Against Venezuela

TOKYO, Jan 11 (NNN-NHK) – Large numbers of Japanese residents rallied in Tokyo on Friday evening, to protest Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi’s evasive stance on U.S. military strikes against Venezuela, as well as, a series of dangerous recent military policy moves by her administration. The protest, jointly organised by multiple…

EU countries override France to greenlight Mercosur trade deal

The deal has provoked farmers’ protests in several countries, including France BRUSSELS, Jan 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The EU gave Friday a long-delayed go ahead to a huge trade deal with South American bloc Mercosur championed by business groups but loathed by many European farmers — overriding opposition led by France.…
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