EU commission president says she’s self-isolating
EU Commission head Ursula von der Leyen participated in a meeting last Tuesday attended by a person who yesterday tested positive for COVID-19
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Xiplomacy echoes call of the times at UN meetings
Xi stressed at the High-level Meeting to Commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the United Nations that “international affairs ought to be addressed through consultation among us all.”
Egyptian President, British PM discuss regional developments
Egyptian President called for constructive interaction among Libyan parties to hold presidential and parliamentary elections
Nagorno-Karabakh conflicts continue, more casualties feared
Armenian Defense Ministry said Tuesday that it has shot down another two helicopters of Azerbaijan during the ongoing fighting in Nagorno-Karabakh region.
UN chief calls for further developing countries’ debt relief amid COVID-19
UN Secretary-General Guterres encouraged provision of resources to developing economies, through World Bank and other multilateral development banks
Australian study identifies new genes linked with being left-handed
Study analyzed genetic data from over 1.7 million people, identifying 41 genetic variants linked with being left-handed, and 7 with being ambidextrous.
Xinhua Commentary: Multilateralism matters
As the most universal, representative and authoritative international organization, the United Nations has now become the most important multilateral arena to promote peace, and address regional and global issues.
Two dead, one missing as Mediterranean storm Ianos batters Greece
On Friday evening storm Ianos reached central Greece with rivers overflowing and the fire brigade intervening to transfer dozens of people stranded
UN peacekeeping chief urges member states to pay contributions
“When peacekeeping incurs delays in the payment of contribution, those who are affected primarily are troop and police contributing countries,” he said.
UK PM considering national restrictions to contain coronavirus spikes
The plans being drawn up will be stop short of a full national lockdown as seen in the spring when Britons were told to “stay at home”, Sky News reported.
EU unveils new action plan to tackle racism
“Change must happen now. It won’t be easy, but it must be done. We are going to work harder on this. We won’t shy away from strengthening the legislation if needed,” EU Commission VP said.
Moscow ready to work with Washington on equal basis: Lavrov
Lavrov said the issue of Russia’s alleged interference in U.S. internal affairs still occupies one of the dominant places in Washington’s policy.
AU calls for solidarity with South Sudan against COVID-19 challenges
Egypt pledged further medical support for South Sudan to combat the Hepatitis C and B viruses, as well as COVID-19
ECOWAS chairman calls for early resolution to political crisis in Mali
Akufo-Addo, who is hosting his 1st summit since assuming office as ECOWAS chairman, said circumstances in Mali “require an urgent closure to the matter.”
4 killed in military helicopter crash in southern Philippines
Philippines authorities said bad weather may have caused the aircraft to crash. There was a strong gust of wind followed by a heavy downpour
Japan’s newly elected Prime Minister Yoshide Suga picks cabinet lineup
Suga was elected by both chambers of Japan parliament, winning 314 votes in powerful 465-member lower house and 142 votes in the 245-member upper chamber.
Taliban key commander among 10 killed in Afghanistan
Security forces would continue to pursue the Taliban insurgents in Obe and its vicinity to stabilize peace and security there.
Netanyahu says Israel, Bahrain to establish direct flights
Netanyahu said the deal with Bahrain was agreed on during a phone call among US President Donald Trump, Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and himself.
Afghan vice president survives bomb attack, 10 killed in Kabul
The bomb blast targeted vehicles of First Vice-President Amrullah Saleh in Kabul, some last vehicles of the convoy have been affected
Ousted Mali President Keita leaves for UAE for medical treatment
Keita’s release was agreed upon by the CNSP and the mediation delegation of Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) which visited Mali
IOC “carefully optimistic” about Tokyo 2020 and Beijing 2022
Tokyo 2020 Olympics was postponed by one year for first time in Olympic history, a lot of work remains between now and the rescheduled summer of 2021
Burning oil tanker towed away from Sri Lanka shores
Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa expressed his gratitude to Sri Lanka Navy, Air Force, Ports Authority, and Indian Defence Forces for their efforts
Air force kills 2 militants, destroys Taliban camp in North Afghanistan
The airstrike was conducted at 11:15 p.m. local time, targeting camp of Mawlawi Ismahil, who served as Taliban insurgents’ shadow district chief for Qaysar
UK, EU negotiators have “useful review” on Brexit, “major difficulties” remain: spokesman
The EU negotiator reiterated that Brexit deal must be brokered by the “strict deadline” of the end of next month ahead of the transition period on Dec. 31.
Kenya says to intensify regional counter-terrorism efforts
Kenyatta said Kenya aims to provide leadership in the Horn of Africa by exploring and implementing diplomatic measures in counter-terrorism financing
Biden campaign, Democrats raise $364.5m in August
In August, Biden announced his vice presidential pick, California Senator Kamala Harris, and officially accepted his party’s nomination
Kenya freezes assets of 9 financiers of al-Shabab terror group
Al-Qaida allied terror group, al-Shabab has long-established finance networks in the East Africa region region to run its operations
Lebanese president says France seeks to help Lebanon, not to interfere in internal affairs
Macron visited Lebanon on Monday and met with various political parties while agreeing with them on a roadmap to achieve reforms within 8 weeks.
Coronavirus recoveries in Africa surpass 1m mark
AU Commission’s healthcare agency said that 5 countries account for 70% of coronavirus cases in Africa, South Africa, Egypt, Morocco, Nigeria and Ethiopia
UN to set up new peacekeeping base in South Sudan
The rise in violence came after the killing of six bodyguards of South Sudan Vice President James Wani Igga in the Lobonok area last month.