Day: August 20, 2021

UK imposes sanctions on seven Russian intelligence agents over poisoning of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny

Britain on Friday slapped sanctions on seven men it said were Russian intelligence operatives responsible for the poisoning of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny. It also issued a joint statement together with the United States warning Russia over chemical weapons. It did not outline any specific new actions taken by Washington but again condemned what it… Read More UK imposes sanctions on seven Russian intelligence agents over poisoning of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny

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Ukraine imposes sanctions on lawmaker Andriy Derkach over alleged meddling in U.S. election

Ukraine on Friday said it was imposing sanctions on Andriy Derkach, the Ukrainian lawmaker who was accused by the U.S. Treasury Department of being a Russian agent and trying to interfere in U.S. elections. Oleksiy Danilov, secretary of the security and defence council, said in a briefing that Ukraine was sanctioning Derkach, along with members… Read More Ukraine imposes sanctions on lawmaker Andriy Derkach over alleged meddling in U.S. election

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Two dead, three injured following suicide bombing targeting Chinese nationals in southwest Pakistan

A suicide bombing targeting a vehicle carrying Chinese nationals in southwest Pakistan killed two children and wounded three on Friday, police officials said. There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the attack. “Two children have been killed and three injured in the attack,” Liaquat Shahwani, a spokesman for the Balochistan government, said. The suicide… Read More Two dead, three injured following suicide bombing targeting Chinese nationals in southwest Pakistan

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Sri Lanka announces lockdown following surge in coronavirus cases

Sri Lanka announced a 10-day lockdown starting on Friday night in an effort to curb the spread of the coronavirus, assurging infections and deaths overwhelm the island’s health system. The Indian Ocean nation recorded its highest single-day death toll of 187 and 3,793 cases on Wednesday. “Nationwide Lockdown in effect from 10pm today (20/08) to… Read More Sri Lanka announces lockdown following surge in coronavirus cases

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Malaysia’s king appoints Ismail Sabri Yaakob as new prime minister

Malaysia’s king appointed Ismail Sabri Yaakob as the prime minister on Friday, returning the job to a party tainted by graft accusations as the southeast Asian nation grapples with a COVID-19 surge and an economic slump. Ismail Sabri replaces Muhyiddin Yassin, who stepped down on Monday after coalition infighting cost him his majority, but the… Read More Malaysia’s king appoints Ismail Sabri Yaakob as new prime minister

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