Russia says ‘no progress’ towards extending grain deal

GENEVA, April 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Russia warned Wednesday that “no progress” had been made towards meeting the conditions it has set for extending a Ukraine grain exports deal aimed at easing the global food crisis. The Black Sea Grain Initiative has been in place since last July and allows Ukrainian…

Argentina to pay for Chinese imports in yuan instead of dollars

 BUENOS AIRES, April 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Argentina will pay for Chinese imports in yuan instead of US dollars in order to preserve its dwindling foreign reserves, Economy Minister Sergio Massa said. The South American country will be able to “program a volume of imports in yuan worth (the equivalent of)…

Covid deaths down 95 percent this year: WHO

GENEVA, April 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The WHO said Wednesday that Covid-19 deaths had dropped by 95 percent since the start of the year — but warned the virus was still on the move. The World Health Organization said Covid-19 was here to stay and countries would have to learn how…

Iran court orders US, Obama to pay $313m for ‘terrorist’ attacks

Former US President, Barack Obama TEHRAN, April 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — An Iranian court has ruled the United States government and a number of individuals and entities, including former President Barack Obama, must pay compensation for 2017 attacks carried out by the armed group ISIL (ISIS).The court in the capital issued…

US Pres Biden to make landmark visit to Papua New Guinea: Foreign Minister Justin Tkatchenko

PORT MORESBY, April 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Pres Joe Biden is set to become the first sitting US president in at least a century to visit Papua New Guinea, Foreign Minister Justin Tkatchenko said Thursday, revealing plans for a brief but symbolic trip. Biden plans to stop in Port Moresby in…

Russia-Ukraine conflict: China’s Xi holds call with Zelenskyy; Beijing to send special envoy to Ukraine

BEIJING, April 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the phone on Wednesday, the first call between the two leaders since the start of Russia’s invasion. Beijing says it is neutral in the Ukraine conflict and Xi has never condemned the Russian invasion, but…

US Pres Biden to attend G7 Summit in Japan and QUAD Summit in Australia

WASHINGTON, April 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US President Joe Biden will attend the G7 leaders’ summit in Hiroshima, Japan, from May 19-21, the White House announced. On the agenda will be the war in Ukraine, global food and climate crises, and “securing inclusive and resilient economic growth,” White House Press Secretary…

South Korean Pres Yoon visits White House, US nuclear sub heading to SKorea

 WASHINGTON, April  27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US President Joe Biden hosted his South Korean counterpart Yoon Suk Yeol for a state visit Wednesday at which they announce a beefed-up US nuclear shield for Washington’s vital ally in the face of an aggressive North Korea.  A military honor guard and hundreds of guests massed outside…

Bangladesh-Japan relations turn into ‘Strategic Partnership’: PM Sheikh Hasina

TOKYO, Apr 27 (NNN-BSS) — Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said Bangladesh and Japan have successfully elevated the bilateral relations to a “Strategic Partnership” from the existing “Comprehensive Partnership”. “Prime Minister Kishida and I have discussed the entire gamut of our bilateral relations. We are happy that Bangladesh and Japan have…

PM Hasina appreciates Japan’s constant support in Bangladesh’s development

 TOKYO, April 26 (NNN-BSS) — Describing Japan as the largest bilateral development partner of Bangladesh, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday thanked Japan for its continued support in Bangladesh’s development over the years.  “I am extending thanks to Japan for its sustained and generous support over the years to Bangladesh’s socio-economic…
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