It is “very positive” that experts from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) were able to inspect the Zaporizhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine yesterday, Thursday, even if it is “too early” to assess their conclusions, the Kremlin said today . “Overall, we find it very positive that the delegation arrived and started working despite […]
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Kremlin: Nord Stream operation threatened with only one turbine
The reliability of Russia’s Nord Stream 1 natural gas pipeline is under threat as only one turbine is operating at the main compressor station, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said today. The supply of natural gas through Nord Stream 1 to Germany was reduced to one-fifth of the pipeline’s capacity and completely stopped on Wednesday for […]
Kremlin: We will stop giving oil if they impose a ceiling on us
Moscow will stop selling oil to countries that impose price caps on its energy resources, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said today, noting that they would lead to significant destabilization of the global oil market. “Companies that impose a price ceiling will not be among the recipients of Russian oil,” Peskov noted, echoing comments made yesterday […]
Afghanistan: 15 dead from an explosion in a mosque in Herat
An explosion outside a mosque in the western Afghan city of Herat killed a prominent Taliban imam and civilians, police said and the country’s largest private television network, TOLOnews, said today. The authorities are talking about an attack. “Mujib Rahman Ansari, along with some of his bodyguards and civilians, were killed on their way to […]
Afghanistan: Explosion outside a mosque in Herat – Among the victims prominent Taliban cleric
LAST UPDATE: 13:33 An explosion outside a mosque in the western Afghan city of Herat on Friday killed a prominent Taliban cleric and civilians. “Mujib Rahman Ansari, along with some of his guards and civilians, were killed on their way to the mosque,” Herat police spokesman Mahmoud Rasoli was quoted as saying by Reuters. The […]
Zelensky: The IAEA mission can still play an important role in Zaporizhia
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) mission at the Zaporizhia nuclear power plant can still play an important role despite difficulties caused by the Russian presence at the plant, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky noted today. Earlier, however, the Ukrainian nuclear energy company Energoatom had pointed out that it would be difficult for the mission to […]
World food prices continued to decline in August
Global food prices continued to fall for the fifth consecutive month, with vegetable oil prices even falling below their August 2021 level, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) said today. . The FAO’s food index, which tracks the monthly change in international prices of a basket of food staples, has steadily declined from […]
Akar: The Greeks should not get into trouble again
Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar returns to aggressive rhetoric, once again using unimaginable expressions and repeating accusations about the S-300 in Crete. Speaking at an Air Force ceremony marking the new year, Akar stressed that “always and everywhere, we have responded to Greece and we will continue to do so,” while pledging to continue supporting […]
USA: New large fire in California amid extreme heat
Hundreds of firefighters were mobilized on Thursday to tackle a fire that has broken out along a major highway in California, which is being hit by a heat wave. Firefighting aircraft are battling to control the wildfire that broke out Wednesday and has already burned more than 21,000 acres in Los Angeles. Seven firefighters were […]
Poland is asking for 1.3 trillion. euro German reparations
The report was kept secret for a long time. On yesterday’s 83rd anniversary of Germany’s invasion, Poland published the amount it is asking Berlin for war reparations: 1.3 trillion. euro! By presenting an expert report on the extent of the damage it suffered during World War II, Poland wants to emphasize demands for reparations from […]