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US tightens sanctions on Iran, targets Chinese, Emirati firms over oil

WASHINGTON, July 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States imposed sanctions on a network of Chinese, Emirati and other companies that…

South Africa: Rhinos killed, poachers arrested in Kruger Park

JOHANNESBURG, July 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Three poachers suspected of killing several rhinos in South Africa’s Kruger National Park were arrested after they…

Syrian Envoy Hopes Malaysia Will Reopen Its Embassy In Damascus Soon

By Nabilah Saleh KUALA LUMPUR, July 6 (NNN-Bernama) — Syrian charge d’affairs in Kuala Lumpur Mhd Ghiath Ibrahim (picture) hopes…

Suspected people smugglers arrested across Europe

Thousands of migrants attempt to cross the English Channel every year, at huge risk  PARIS, July 6 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Police…

US Secretary of State Blinken to hold rare talks with Chinese foreign minister at G20 this week

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Chinese Foreign Minister, Wang Yi meet in Rome on the sidelines of the…

Oil prices bounce back from Tuesday tumble as supply concerns return

Oil and gas refinery PARIS, July 6 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Oil prices rose as much as nearly 3 per cent on…

Russia-Ukraine conflict: UN condemns ‘senseless war’ in Ukraine

GENEVA, July  6 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The UN rights chief on Tuesday condemned Russia’s “senseless war” in Ukraine as she demanded…

Malaysian PM Arrives In Turkiye For Four-Day Official Visit

By D. Arul Rajoo ISTANBUL, July 5 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob arrived here Tuesday for a…

Gas consumption set to contract due to Russia: IEA

PARIS, July 5 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Gas consumption will contract slightly this year due to high prices and Russian cuts to…

Germany: Swine fever outbreak in top pork state poses lasting threat

Swine fever outbreak in Germany’s top pork state poses lasting threat HAMBURG, July 5 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The spread of African…