Argentine president “concerned” by rise in COVID-19 cases; urges return of stricter restrictions

President Alberto Fernandez looks at Argentine newspaper covers, in Buenos Aires BUENOS AIRES, June 15 (NNN-Xinhua) — Argentina’s President Alberto Fernandez said he was “concerned” by the rapid spread of COVID-19. Fernandez called for a return to stricter social distancing measures in public transit and recreational activities in the Buenos…

China, Pakistan Possess More Nuclear Weapons Than India: Defence Think-Tank SIPRI

SWEDEN, June 15 (NNN-AGENCIES) – China and Pakistan possess more nuclear weapons than India, according to a new yearbook released by a leading conflict and armaments think-tank today. The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI)’s Yearbook 2020, pegs the number of nuclear warheads in the Chinese arsenal at 320, while…

‘Trumptillas,’ or pro-Trump flotillas, celebrate president’s birthday in Florida

MIAMI, June 15 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Hundreds of President Donald Trump fans across Florida paraded their yachts in flotillas — or “Trumptillas” — on Sunday to celebrate his 74th birthday. The boats set sail from the Sunshine State’s major marinas. They flew American flags, and some had Trump’s “MAGA” slogan emblazoned…

Israel Advances New Golan Settlement Named After Trump

JERUSALEM, June 15 (NNN-MA’AN) – Israel started on Sunday, preparations for building a new settlement in the Israeli-controlled Golan Heights named after U.S. President, Donald Trump, Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, said. Cabinet ministers ratified a decision to establish the new settlement, named “Ramat Trump” in Hebrew, meaning “Trump Heights,”…

EU ministers hold video talks with US Sec of State Pompeo as rifts fester

BRUSSELS, June 15 (NNN-AGENCIES) — EU foreign ministers will hold video talks with their US counterpart Mike Pompeo on Monday as transatlantic rifts widen over Israel, international organisations and how to deal with China. The meeting kicks off a crunch week for US-Europe ties, with a virtual meeting of NATO…

Kuwaiti FM Visits Iraq To Boost Bilateral Ties

BAGHDAD, June 15 (NNN-XINHUA) – Kuwaiti Foreign Minister, Sheikh Ahmad Nasser Al-Mohammad Al-Sabah, arrived Sunday, in the Iraqi capital Baghdad, on an official visit to hold talks with Iraqi leaders, aimed at promoting bilateral ties. A statement by the office of Iraqi Prime Minister, Mustafa al-Kadhimi, said that, al-Kadhimi received…

US records 382 virus deaths in 24 hours, lowest in weeks: monitor

WASHINGTON, June 15 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States has recorded 382 coronavirus-related deaths in the last 24 hours, bringing its death toll to 115,729, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University. This was the lowest 24-hour toll in the US since it peaked in mid-April. It has been averaging…

NASA names first woman to head human spaceflight

WASHINGTON, June 15 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The NASA official who managed the inaugural private crewed flight into space last month has been promoted to become the first female head of human spaceflight, the agency said, as it prepares to return people to the Moon in 2024. “Kathy Lueders has been selected…

US unrest: Pres Trump addresses West Point grads but largely ducks controversies

WASHINGTON, June 15 (NNN-AGENCIES) — President Donald Trump addressed the new graduating class of the West Point military academy, praising the “righteous glory of the American warrior” but largely side-stepping recent controversies over racial unrest and the military’s role in putting it down. “America is the greatest country in human…

US unrest: Police chief in Atlanta city resigns after officer kills black man

Rayshard Brooks, who was shot dead by police on June 12 in Atlanta, Georgia, had planned to celebrate his daughter’s birthday the following day ATLANTA, June 15 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The police chief of the US city of Atlanta resigned after an officer fatally shot a black man while trying to arrest him, the…
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