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Photo courtesy of Anadolu Italy on Wednesday rejected remarks by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte suggesting Italian support for US military attacks on Iran, insisting that only non-kinetic logistical activities were authorized under existing agreements. The dispute comes after Rutte, in an interview with Fox News on Tuesday, referenced extensive flight activity across Europe in…
Photo courtesy of Anadolu Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani described a proposed $300 billion investment fund for Iran as an “aspirational number.” In an interview with the Financial Times published on Wednesday, he indicated that Gulf states could play a role in financing it if Tehran reaches a…
Photo courtesy of Anadolu Oman announced Tuesday the opening of a temporary maritime corridor for vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, citing its responsibility toward one of the world’s most important shipping routes and its commitment to freedom of navigation. The measure was introduced in coordination with the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and in line…
Photo courtesy of Anadolu The US and Iran have agreed to form a direct communication line to avoid incidents and miscommunication, Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry said Wednesday. Foreign Ministry spokesman Tahir Andrabi said the joint statement released by mediating nations, Pakistan and Qatar, included forming a communication line as well as de-confliction cell. “As we proceed…
Photo courtesy of Anadolu US President Donald Trump said early Wednesday that he ordered the Justice Department to probe oil companies over high gasoline prices. “The big Oil Companies are not dropping their price at the pump commensurate with the sharply lower prices they are paying for Oil. Those prices are dropping like a rock!…
Photo courtesy of Anadolu Australia has confirmed a fresh bird flu case in the country’s south, bringing the total number of detected cases to three, local media reported on Wednesday. The latest case of the highly pathogenic H5 bird flu confirmed in a wild migratory bird prompted authorities to maintain heightened surveillance as the virus…
Photo courtesy of Anadolu Russia imposed temporary restrictions on fuel sales across several regions Monday amid high demand, said local authorities. In the Saratov region, gasoline sales to individual customers will be temporary limited to 30 liters (7.9 gallons) per vehicle from June 23 to June 30, regional Gov. Roman Busargin said on Telegram. “This…
US Pres. Donald Trump. Photo courtesy of Anadolu. US President Donald Trump on Monday reiterated claims that “vandalism” caused damage to the recently renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, alleging that a long slit had been cut into its lining while offering no supporting evidence. Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump said the pool…
Photo courtesy of Anadolu China’s top market regulator said an investigation has been launched into reported chemical risk in baby diapers, including claims they contain formamide. A joint task force involving multiple agencies, including the National Disease Control and Prevention Administration, has been set up to verify the claims, according to the state-run Xinhua news…
Photo courtesy of Anadolu Russia is reportedly preparing a balanced action plan for fuel supply in its domestic market, as Ukrainian drone attacks take refineries offline and prompt fuel sales restrictions across several regions. Deputy Premier Alexander Novak instructed officials during a meeting on the fuel market’s situation, asking relevant agencies to draw up an…