US blacklists Iranian oil tanker Adrian Darya: Treasury

WASHINGTON, Aug 31 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States on Friday sanctioned an Iranian oil tanker previously held for weeks by Gibraltar and released despite Washington’s efforts to keep it detained. The US Department of Treasury said the vessel, previously known as the Grace 1, is “blocked property” under an anti-terrorist…

Trump says US not involved in Iran satellite launch failure

WASHINGTON, Aug 31 (NNN-AGENCIES) – US President Donald Trump said on Friday that the United States was not involved with a failed Iranian rocket launch, and he wished Tehran “best wishes and good luck” at finding out what went wrong. “The United States of America was not involved in the…

Only political solution can restore Syria’s sovereignty: Envoy

UNITED NATIONS, Aug 30 (NNN-XINHUA) — United Nations Special Envoy for Syria Geir O. Pedersen reiterated Thursday that only a political solution can restore Syria’s sovereignty, reported Xinhua news agency. “It is clear that only a political process and ultimately a political solution can restore Syria’s sovereignty, protect the rights…

Iran is not isolated from the rest of the world and economy remains strong: Zarif

By Nashir Mansor KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Iran’s economy continues to be resilient despite facing various crippling sanctions from the United States (US), said Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif. Zarif, who was in Malaysia for a one-day visit, said Iran managed to weather the sanctions by undertaking specific programmes and relying…

Brazil Defends Agribusiness Expansion Amid Global Pressure On Amazon Fires

SAO PAULO (Brazil), Aug 29 (NNN-XINHUA) — Brazil will keep developing its agribusiness sector with lower usage of water and land to maintain production sustainability, Agriculture Minister Tereza Cristina Dias said. “Brazil is a powerhouse in food production, but also a power in environmental protection. We make everything we produce…

Cheong Wa Dae voices ‘strong regret’ over Japan’s export curbs

By Lee Chi-dong SEOUL, Aug 28 (NNN-YONHAP) — The office of President Moon Jae-in expressed “strong regret” Wednesday over Japan’s export restrictions against South Korea and also urged Tokyo to “hold hands” extended by Seoul to resolve a related problem diplomatically. In a statement issued after Japan finally demoted South…

Brazil rejects G7 aid for Amazon fires

BUENOS AIRES, Aug 27 (NNN-BERNAMA-ANADOLU) — Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro late Monday rejected a US$22 million aid package offered by G7 countries to help battle fierce forest fires in the Amazon rainforest, which is often regarded as the planet’s “lungs”, reported Anadolu Agency. Speaking on social media, Bolsonaro argued there was…

Vietnam rolls out red carpet for Dr Mahathir

From Linda Khoo Hui Li HANOI, Aug 27 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Vietnam rolled out the red carpet to welcome visiting Malaysian Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad for his three-day official visit to the socialist republic Tuesday. Dr Mahathir was accorded an official welcome at the Presidential Palace where he was greeted on…

Iran Says Missile Programme Non-Negotiable

TEHRAN, Iran, Aug 27 (NNN-IRNA) – Iran has rejected France’s proposal, to include the missile programme in a new round of negotiations, an informed source said. The source said, Iran has responded to the French President, Emmanuel Macron’s proposal, stressing, the country’s missile programme is not up for discussions. Iranian…

Kuwait Prepares Operating Room For Flood Victims In Sudan

KUWAIT, Aug 27 (NNN-KUNA) – Kuwait Red Crescent Society (KRCS), has equipped a hospital in Sudan, with a miniature operating room, to treat people affected by floods across the country, KRCS chairman, Hilal al-Sayer, said on Monday. KRCS is collaborating with Kuwait’s foreign and defence ministries, as well as, the…
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