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Political polarisation in Libya may lead to instability: UN official
"Libya is now facing a new phase of political polarisation. It risks dividing its institutions once again and reversing the gains achieved over the past two years," Xinhua news agency quoted DiCarlo as saying during a briefing to the Security Council on Wednesday. "We know from experience what unilateral actions, divided government, and an unending transition may hold in store for Libya."
Police close freeway exits in US capital amid drive-by protest
The police on Wednesday announced that the move was intended to "keep traffic moving safely", saying that "these rolling road closures are occurring in real-time as they are needed, and will be lifted as soon as they are no longer", reports Xinhua news agency, In an earlier tweet, the police asked motorists to expect traffic delays, as well as demonstration activity on highways in and around the US capital.
FAO chief economist warns of Ukraine conflict's toll on food security
To assess the potential impact on international food prices caused by a conflict-induced reduction in cereal and vegetable oil exports from Ukraine and Russia, simulations have been carried out, Xinhua news agency quoted Torero as saying to reporters at the UN Headquarters in New York. On the basis of their already elevated baseline values, wheat price would increase by 8.7 per cent in a moderate-shock scenario and by 21.5 per cent in a severe-shock scenario, he said.
FB removes deepfake video of Ukrainian President
In the video, Zelensky appears to stand behind a presidential podium and in front of a backdrop, both of which feature the Ukrainian coat of arms. Wearing a green shirt, Zelensky speaks in Ukrainian, appearing to tell his countrymen to put down their weapons, reports Sky News. However, Nathaniel Gleicher, Meta's head of security, on Wednesday tweeted that the video had been removed from the company's platforms.
Omicron subvariant makes up nearly one quarter of new Covid cases in US
This data is up from around 1 in 10 new cases just a week prior, Xinhua news agency reported. The BA.2 variant is spreading fast in the country, with infections nearly doubling every week, according to CDC data. Early studies showed that BA.2 may be up to 30 per cent more transmissible than the original Omicron.
Indian PM, French Prez in regular touch with Ukraine, Russia: Shringla
The war has entered into the third week where fighting has reached the streets of all the important cities. Addressing India-France Track 1.5 Dialogue, Shringla said the global strategic outlook appears complicated. "The post World War II security architecture that had largely preserved peace in Europe over the last several decades is now found to be wanting," he said.
'Ukrainian, Russian Presidents may hold talks in coming days'
"Obviously, the only way to end this war is direct talks between the two presidents, and this is what we are working on in the current talks," Podolyak, also a member of the Ukrainian delegation to the peace talks with Russia, was quoted as saying. Work is underway to prepare the documents that could be signed during the meeting of the two leaders, the official was quoted as saying by Xinhua news agency.
Iran FM says UK's debt settlement unrelated to dual nationals' release
Hossein Amir Abdollahian made the remarks in an address to foreign ambassadors and heads of missions to Iran ahead of the Nowruz, the Iranian new year which begins on March 21, 2022, Xinhua news agency reported, citing Iran's official news agency IRNA. The two British-Iranians, Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe and Anousheh Ashouri, were released on humanitarian grounds, he said, adding they had been "arrested and tried on espionage and security charges in Iran."
Global Covid-19 cases on rise again despite reduced testing: WHO
WHO said cases are especially on the rise in parts of Asia, urging for vaccination coverage to be extended and caution to be exercised in lifting pandemic response measures, Xinhua news agency reported. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told a press briefing that globally increasing cases despite reduced testing "means the cases we are seeing are just the tip of the iceberg."
2 killed, 92 injured after 7.4-magnitude earthquake strikes northeastern Japan
As of Thursday morning, a total of 92 people were reported injured in seven prefectures including Miyagi and Fukushima, where the quake was registered at magnitude 7.4, Xinhua news agency reported, citing the Fire and Disaster Management Agency. Strong shaking was felt in the country's northeastern and eastern areas, especially in Miyagi and Fukushima Prefectures where the quake was logged six upper on the Japanese seismic intensity scale which peaks at seven.
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