Yoshihide Suga becomes prime minister of Japan after Shinzo Abe’s cabinet formally resigns Shinzo Abe’s longtime ally Yoshihide Suga was voted in by the parliament to succeed him as prime minister of Japan. 16.09.2020
Kremlin says it considers Lukashenko to be legitimate president of Belarus, as Putin agrees a $1.5 billion loan for Minsk The Kremlin considers Alexander Lukashenko to be the legitimate president of Belarus, Russian President Vladimir Putin’s spokesman told reporters, after the two leaders emerged from a one-on-one meeting in Sochi on Monday. 15.09.2020
Netanyahu puts Israel into 3-week lockdown, citing rapid spread of Covid-19 Israel will impose a three-week nationwide lockdown starting Friday, due to the dire situation with regard to the coronavirus outbreak in the country, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a televised address. 14.09.2020
Hundreds arrested in Minsk as protesters aim for elite district where Lukashenko’s top officials live Protesters in Minsk attempted to make their way to the elite district where top Belarusian government officials reside, but were met by a large police force on the way. 13.09.2020
Iran executes champion wrestler over killing of security agent amid violent 2018 anti-govt uprising Iranian athlete Navid Afkari, whose trial gained global attention and the intercession of Donald Trump, was executed over alleged complicity in murdering a member of security forces during anti-government rallies two years ago. 12.09.2020
‘Differences, not disputes’: India & China agree on de-escalation plan, say border standoff ‘not in the interest of either side’ New Delhi and Beijing have agreed to ratchet down tensions that have been building along the disputed Chinese-Indian border, leading to skirmishes, as they announced a five-point de-escalation plan at a meeting in Moscow. 11.09.2020
‘Racial discrimination’: Beijing blasts Washington for revoking visas of 1,000 Chinese students Chinese students whose visas were revoked by the US were persecuted for political reasons, the Chinese Foreign Ministry has said, adding that Beijing reserves the right to respond to the move. 10.09.2020
Fire ravages overcrowded, coronavirus-stricken migrant camp in Lesbos, Greece after protests over quarantine, living conditions A fire ripped through the Moria migrant camp on the Greek island of Lesbos, devouring tents housing around 13,000 people. 09.09.2020
It’s a lift-off: Russia’s ‘Sputnik V’ Covid-19 vaccine LAUNCHED into public circulation The first batch of Russia’s pioneering coronavirus vaccine Sputnik V has been greenlighted for public use and has already entered civilian circulation, the Russian Ministry of Health has announced. 08.09.2020
NATO jets routinely simulate MISSILE STRIKES against Russia – defense minister The US and NATO air forces have not only boosted their surveillance activities along Russia’s borders, but now also increasingly train for potential strikes on the country’s soil, Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu said. 07.09.2020
I pledged what? Serbian President Vucic seems surprised after Trump announces that Belgrade will move embassy to Jerusalem Aleksandar Vucic's reaction to Donald Trump's announcement that Belgrade will move its Israeli embassy to Jerusalem next July made some people wonder if the news had come as a surprise to the Serbian leader. 06.09.2020
Who is cheaper to live with gas: comparison of gas prices in Russia and Ukraine Prime Minister of Ukraine Denis Shmygal announced that the gas price in the country will be the lowest in the past five years this year. 05.09.2020
Dozens of militants enter DRC’s regional capital Bunia, overrun local prison – media Fighters from the CODECO militia grouping have made their way into Bunia, a major city in Democratic Republic of Congo's northeast, authorities report, saying the invaders are demanding the release of comrades from a local prison. 04.09.2020
Touche in honor of the victory of the opposition in Montenegro? Let's not rush! Montenegro. 03.09.2020
Expansion from Lisbon to Vladivostok: a political scientist on the limits of NATO expansion Over the past 30 years, the North Atlantic Alliance has significantly expanded its borders, getting close to the borders of our country. 02.09.2020
Merkel says Covid-19 pandemic will worsen, vows to shield children & economy from health crisis German Chancellor Angela Merkel has warned that the coronavirus pandemic will likely accelerate in severity in the coming months, and promised that her government would focus on social welfare and safeguarding the economy. 01.09.2020
Technical vision and augmented reality: new research by the US Army Modern robotic systems are able to perform some tasks in an autonomous mode, for example, to move along a given route, taking into account the terrain and overcoming obstacles. 31.08.2020
Belarusian President Lukashenko Vows to Retaliate Against Any Possible Sanctions The European Union previously stated it did not recognise recent elections in Belarus, also promising to impose sanctions against Minsk, blacklisting the country's officials. 30.08.2020
Russian Foreign Ministry Summons Norwegian Ambassador After Oslo Expels Russian Diplomat The Russian Foreign Ministry summoned Norwegian Ambassador to Russia Rune Resaland on Friday after Oslo expelled a Russian diplomat, a Sputnik correspondent reported. 29.08.2020
Shinzo Abe, Japan’s longest-serving prime minister, announces resignation Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who led Japan for eight consecutive years, has said he is stepping down hours after he informed his ruling coalition that he was suffering from health issues. 28.08.2020
