Decision to release contaminated water from destroyed nuclear plant ‘very concerning,’ UN experts say. A group of UN human rights experts on Thursday expressed concerns over Japan’s decision to release contaminated water from the destroyed Fukushima nuclear plant into the ocean raising risks for the region’s population. “The release of one million tonnes of contaminated… Continue reading Japan’s Fukushima water release decision ‘risky’
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South Korean president to visit Biden in May: White House
Visit comes as Biden ratchets up contacts with east Asian allies amid a resurgent China. South Korean President Moon Jae-in will visit US President Joe Biden in the second half of May, the White House announced on Thursday. An exact date has not yet been determined, spokeswoman Jen Psaki told reporters. The visit will come… Continue reading South Korean president to visit Biden in May: White House
Bomb blast in Afghanistan kills several civilians
The explosion occurred in Afghanistan, “QİA.az” mentions, referring to Tolo News. The incident took place in Kandahar province. At least four civilians were killed when a roadside bomb exploded. All the dead are members of the same family. Other details of the incident were not disclosed.
NATO to begin withdrawing all forces from Afghanistan
Full drawdown to be completed ‘within a few months,’ says Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg. NATO will begin to withdraw all member state forces from Afghanistan by May 1, Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said on Wednesday. The “orderly, coordinated and deliberate” drawdown will be completed “within a few months,” Stoltenberg said at the conclusion of the alliance’s defense… Continue reading NATO to begin withdrawing all forces from Afghanistan
US cancels passage of its warships through straits
No notification has been issued so far on possible new passages, according to diplomatic sources. The US has cancelled the planned deployment of two warships through the Turkish Straits toward the Black Sea, diplomatic sources said Wednesday. On April 9, Turkey’s Foreign Ministry received a formal notice from the US on the transit of the… Continue reading US cancels passage of its warships through straits
Another European low-cost airline enters Georgian market
German low-cost airline Eurowings will operate flights on the route Dusseldorf – Tbilisi – Dusseldorf from July 21 this year. According to “QİA.az” Georgian bureau, the flights will be operated twice a week by Airbus 320 aircraft. The airline is expected to increase directions in the next stages. Eurowings is a subsidiary of Lufthansa Group, an… Continue reading Another European low-cost airline enters Georgian market
Taliban: US must withdraw troops from Afghanistan by May 1
The Taliban has demanded that the United States withdraw its troops from Afghanistan by May 1, “QİA.az” mentions, referring to RIA Novosti. The Taliban says the US has delayed the removal of troops from Afghanistan. The movement claims that Washington has violated a bilateral agreement reached in Doha, Qatar, and must take back its forces from Afghanistan… Continue reading Taliban: US must withdraw troops from Afghanistan by May 1
Car bomb kills 4, wounds 17 in Iraq’s capital
A car bomb has exploded in east Baghdad, killing four people and wounding 17 others, “QİA.az” informs, referring to TRT Haber. No group has said it carried out the attack.
Biden signs decree imposing sanctions against Russia
US President Joe Biden has signed a decree imposing sanctions against Russia, “QİA.az” informs referring to the press service of the White House. In particular, the US is expelling 10 employees of the Russian diplomatic mission in Washington. In addition, the US prohibits its companies from directly purchasing Russian debt securities issued by the Central Bank, the Russian National… Continue reading Biden signs decree imposing sanctions against Russia
7 Daesh/ISIS terror suspects arrested in Turkey
Syrian, Iraqi nationals accused of operating for terror group. At least seven Daesh/ISIS suspects were arrested in an anti-terror operation in southern Turkey, a security source said on Tuesday. Anti-terror police teams in Adana province launched the operation to nab Iraqi and Syrian national suspects accused of operating in their countries for the terror group,… Continue reading 7 Daesh/ISIS terror suspects arrested in Turkey