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Elon Musk accuses US media of being 'racist against whites and Asians'
In response to the controversy, Musk took to Twitter to defend Adams, accusing the media of being “racist against whites & Asians.” He did not criticize Adams’ comments, and in fact had previously asked, “What exactly are they complaining about?” in response to Adams’ tweet about media outlets pulling his comic strip.
After Russia's struggle in Ukraine war, Xi Jinping doubts PLA's ability to accomplish Taiwan invasion: CIA chief
Talking to news channel CBS, Burns said that the US continues to take the threat of a Chinese invasion of Taiwan seriously, and the risks of conflict would likely grow into the decade and beyond. U.S. intelligence and defense officials believe Xi wants to be ready to invade Taiwan by 2027, if not sooner. However, Burns also pointed out that China's goal of invading Taiwan by 2027.
Russia praises India for 'constructive role' as G20 President, accuses 'collective West' of trying to isolate Moscow
The Russian foreign ministry praised the "constructive role" of the Indian presidency and its efforts to have a "fair consideration of interests and positions of all countries." It said that the balanced approaches formulated in this context create a good foundation for responding to modern challenges in the area of global finance and related sectors, including support for economic growth and implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals.
Unilateral sanctions impede global efforts to protect environment: Iranian FM
Amir-Abdollahian made the remarks in a message to Iran's first national conference on diplomacy and cross-border environmental challenges held in Tehran, Xinhua news agency reported, citing a report by IRNA. He claimed that these countries, which have the greatest share of the world's military interventions and environmental pollution, have turned a blind eye to their historical responsibilities in this regard, in violation of their international commitments and obligations.
Iran seeks to export nuclear products, technology: Atomic chief
President of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Mohammad Eslami made the remarks at the 29th Iranian Nuclear Conference at Shahid Beheshti University on Sunday, Xinhua news agency reported, citing Iran's Mehr News Agency. Eslami said the country seeks to export its nuclear products and technology, adding that Iran is currently exporting radiopharmaceuticals.
UK PM to meet EU chief over post-Brexit deals
Von der Leyen and Sunak "agreed to continue their work in person towards shared, practical solutions for the range of complex challenges around the Protocol on Ireland and Northern Ireland", Xinhua news agency reported, citing the statement. A dispute over the Northern Ireland Protocol -- the rules governing post-Brexit trading arrangements for Northern Ireland -- has strained Britain's relations with the European Union (EU).
First Israeli flight flies over Saudi-Omani airspace
El Al Flight 083 departed from Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion Airport on Sunday evening bound for Bangkok, marking the first Israeli commercial flight using the new corridor, Xinhua news agency reported. The flight is expected to take around eight hours to reach Thailand's capital. The new route would shorten flights to some Asian destinations by about two hours, according to a statement released by the company.
Boeing's Starliner to fly first crewed mission to space in April
The Crew Flight Test (CFT) mission will send NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams to the station on an eight-day mission, launching from Cape Canaveral and landing at White Sands, New Mexico, SpaceNews.com reported. The company last year successfully conducted an uncrewed flight to the International Space Station (ISS).
Covid-19 pandemic a result of lab leak: US agency
The report -- a classified intelligence report was recently provided to the White House and key members of Congress, the Wall Street Journal reported. It highlights how different intelligence agencies have arrived at disparate judgments about the pandemic's origin. As per people who have read the classified report, the Energy Department made its judgement with "low confidence", the WSJ reported.
Over 40 migrants killed after ship crashes into rock in Italy
The vessel sank after it rammed against rocks during rough weather, the Adnkronos news agency said. The accident occurred when the vessel was trying to land with more than 100 people aboard near the coastal town of Crotone, BBC reported. "Forty-three bodies have been found along the coastline," the Coastguard said in a statement.
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