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Former Malaysian PM says war not solution to conflicts
The world now faces similar common problems which cannot be dealt with by individual countries as "we are basically one world," the 97-year-old former Prime Minister said on Wednesday during his speech at the Foreign Correspondents' Club of Japan in Tokyo. Regarding the Ukraine crisis, Mahathir calls for negotiations.
Iran disbands 'terrorist' group plotting 'sabotage'
Acting on intelligence information, the IRGC forces tracked and busted the group in a surprise attack, foiling its attempts to plan any "terrorist" acts, the report quoted a statement by the Quds Base of the IRGC's Ground Force as saying on Wednesday as quoted by Xinhua news agency report. Two "terrorists" were killed and one arrested in.
Russia's upper house supports denunciation of European armed forces treaty
On May 10, Russian President Vladimir Putin submitted a draft law on the denunciation of the CFE Treaty to the lower house of the parliament. The chamber adopted a law on the denunciation of the treaty at a session on May 16, Xinhua news agency reported. The CFE Treaty was originally signed in 1990 by the then-NATO members.
2nd general election for Greece after attempts to form coalition fail
The ruling conservative New Democracy party won Sunday's elections in the country with 40.79 per cent of the vote, but did not secure a parliamentary majority, Xinhua news agency reported. Since subsequent attempts to form a coalition were unsuccessful, Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou appointed Ioannis Sarmas.
Parliament's law against US sanctions saves Iran from nuclear 'bewilderment': Top leader
"The law was a fundamental and important one, the outcomes of which are visible even at the international level," he said on Wednesday in a meeting with the members of the Iranian parliament. Iran signed a nuclear deal, formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), with world powers in July 2015.
Capitol rioter who put feet on Nancy Pelosi's desk jailed
Barnett, a 63-year-old retired firefighter, was convicted by a jury in January of eight charges, including civil disorder. "For better or for worse, you've become one of the faces of January 6, and I think you've enjoyed that," CNN quoted District Judge Christopher Cooper as saying during the sentencing on Wednesday.
Saudi Arabia restores diplomatic ties with Canada
The Ministry said on Wednesday in a statement that the decision was made based on the two sides' wishes to restore ties on the basis of mutual respect and common interests, Xinhua news agency reported. "Canada has appointed a new ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Jean-Philippe Linteau," the Canadian Foreign.
Russia to respond promptly, harshly to future incursions: Defence Minister
The Minister on Wednesday mentioned that "a Ukrainian nationalist formation" that broke into Russia's Belgorod region on Monday was defeated. "Russia will keep responding to such actions of Ukrainian militants promptly and harshly," Shoigu said. The Russian Defence Ministry said on Tuesday that "more than 70 Ukrainian nationalists.
'Even deadlier': WHO chief cautions world over next pandemic
"The threat of another variant emerging that causes new surges of disease and death remains, and the threat of another pathogen emerging with even deadlier potential remains," Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said in an address to the 76th World Health Assembly on Monday.
SL Minister's claim India demanded money to assist 2 ships on fire false: India
Participating in a TV talk show on Monday night, Minister Wijayadasa Rajapakshe had said that Sri Lanka has to pay INR 890 million to the Government of India for assisting Sri Lanka to control fires onboard MT New Diamond and X-Press Pearl in Sri Lankan waters.
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