Day: July 16, 2021

Russian President Vladimir Putin orders government to help Belarus weather western sanctions

President Vladimir Putin has ordered Russia’s government to help Belarus weather western sanctions imposed during Minsk’s crackdown on political opponents, the Kremlin said on Thursday. Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko travelled to Russia, a close ally, to hold talks with Putin on Tuesday. The European Union and United States have imposed punitive measures on Belarus in… Read More Russian President Vladimir Putin orders government to help Belarus weather western sanctions

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Reuters journalist Danish Siddiqui killed while covering clash between Afghan security forces and Taliban

Reuters journalist Danish Siddiqui was killed on Friday while covering a clash between Afghan security forces and Taliban fighters near a border crossing with Pakistan, an Afghan commander said. Afghan special forces had been fighting to retake the main market area of Spin Boldak when Siddiqui and a senior Afghan officer were killed in what… Read More Reuters journalist Danish Siddiqui killed while covering clash between Afghan security forces and Taliban

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