EU agrees deal to ban Russian gas by autumn 2027

The Orenburg gas processing plant of Gazprom in the Orenburg Region, Russia BRUSSELS, Dec (NNN-AGENCIES) — European Union lawmakers and member states reached a deal to ban all imports of Russian gas by autumn 2027, as the bloc seeks to choke off key funds feeding Moscow’s war chest. “This is the dawn…

UN decries Uganda crackdown ahead of vote

GENEVA, Dec 4 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United Nations deplored an intensifying crackdown on the opposition and media in Uganda ahead of next month’s general election, urging impartial investigations into alleged arbitrary arrests, disappearances and “torture”. The UN rights office highlighted “credible reports” indicating that at least 550 people, including members…

Libya war crimes suspect makes first appearance at ICC

THE HAGUE, Dec 4 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A Libyan prison boss accused of overseeing murder, rape, and torture at a notorious detention centre appeared at the International Criminal Court Wednesday to face charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity. Khaled Mohamed Ali El Hishri, 47, sat impassively dressed in a dark blue jacket and…

German President Steinmeier arrives in UK on landmark state visit

LONDON, Dec 4 (NNN-AGENCIES) — German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier arrived in London on Wednesday for the start of a state visit, the first by the official German head of state in 27 years. The three-day trip, which includes a Windsor Castle state banquet and a speech to parliament, takes place as a deepening…

Egypt Repatriated Two Smuggled Artefacts From Belgium

CAIRO, Dec 3 (NNN-MENA) – Egypt recovered two major ancient artefacts from Belgium, that were illegally smuggled out of the country, the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced, yesterday. The pieces were formally handed over, following a sustained diplomatic and legal pursuit that spanned several years, according to a…

Kremlin Says No Compromise Plan For Ukraine Yet After Meeting Between Putin, U.S. Envoy

MOSCOW, Dec 3 (NNN-TASS) – There is no compromise plan for the Ukraine crisis settlement yet, after a meeting between Russian President, Vladimir Putin, and U.S. presidential special envoy, Steve Witkoff, it was reported today, citing Russian presidential aide, Yuri Ushakov.– NNN-TASS

Chinese, Russian FMs Call For Safeguarding Outcomes Of WWII Victory

MOSCOW, Dec 3 (NNN-TASS) – Chinese Foreign Minister, Wang Yi, and Russian Foreign Minister, Sergei Lavrov, held a meeting here yesterday, calling for safeguarding the outcomes of World War II (WWII) victory. Wang noted that, under the strategic guidance of Chinese President, Xi Jinping and Russian President, Vladimir Putin, China-Russia…

Spanish services rescue over 100 migrants in Canary Islands

MADRID, Dec 2 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) — Spanish authorities have released new footage of the rescue of over 100 migrants in the Canary Islands this weekend. Images show members of the Spanish Red Cross helping people, some of them injured, getting to shore. On Sunday Morning, the Spanish Maritime Rescue Service recovered a dinghy…

IAEA Conference On Nuclear Emergency Preparedness, Response Kicked Off In Saudi Arabia

RIYADH, Dec 2 (NNN-SPA) – The International Conference on Nuclear and Radiological Emergencies, kicked off here yesterday, focusing on enhancing emergency preparedness and response. Organised by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), in cooperation with Saudi Arabia’s Nuclear and Radiological Regulatory Commission (NRRC), the four-day event gathers more than 450…

Saudi Arabia, Russia Signed Mutual Visa Exemption Agreement

RIYADH, Dec 2 (NNN-SPA) – Saudi Foreign Minister, Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, and Russian Deputy Prime Minister, Alexander Novak, signed here yesterday, an agreement on mutual visa exemption for citizens of both countries, according to a statement released by the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The exemption applies to…
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