Kyrgyzstan Ends State of Emergency and Appoints New President
During Friday’s session, Prime Minister Sadyr Zhaparov also became interim president of the Central Asian nation of 6.5 million, closely allied with Russia.
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Oxford University says it has developed a test that can detect COVID-19 in less than five minutes
Oxford University scientists announced Thursday that they have developed a test that can detect COVID-19 in less than five minutes, the Daily Caller reports. According to the university, the test is highly accurate and is able to differentiate the COVID-19 virus from “negative clinical samples” and “common respiratory pathogens.”
Al-Qaeda condemns Israel, UAE, Bahrain normalization and calls on Muslims to carry out attacks on American and Israeli interests
Islamic terrorist organization Al-Qaeda condemned the normalization of ties between Israel, the United Arab Emirates, and Bahrain Tuesday and issued a call for Muslims to mobilize and overthrow what it called the “toadies of the West,” the Jewish News Syndicate (JNS) reports.
Germany Pays $662 Million To Holocaust Survivors Suffering In Coronavirus Outbreak
Germany has agreed to give $662 million in aid to some 240,000 Jewish Holocaust survivors struggling under the burdens of the coronavirus pandemic, the group involved in the talks said.
Shock Poll: 79% of Saudis see pathway to peace with Israel, large majorities of Arabs in region see normalization deals coming
A stunning new poll conducted by an Arab-American pollster has found that the people of Saudi Arabia are increasingly receptive to “normalization” of relations with Israel.
US drone strike kills 2 senior Al Qaeda operatives in Syria
The U.S. military carried out a drone strike Thursday, killing two senior Al Qaeda operatives in northwest Syria.
IMF warns global economy could be permanently scarred
The global economy’s recovery from the pandemic recession is tentative and uneven and “marked by significant uncertainty” as confirmed coronavirus cases spread in many countries, international finance ministers warned Thursday.
Mike Pompeo urges Saudi Arabia to normalize ties with Israel
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday urged Saudi Arabia to normalize diplomatic ties with Israel and committed to enhancing defense and security cooperation between Washington and Riyadh.
Europe Rushing To Halt New Wave Of Coronavirus Infections
European governments rush to impose harsh measures to halt a massive increase in coronavirus infections across the continent. The partial lockdowns and other regulations impact millions of people from East to West.
Belarus Police Authorized To Use Lethal Force Against Protestors
Authorities in Belarus have authorized police to use lethal force if necessary against anti-government protesters, prompting more European Union sanctions. The move comes after officials confirmed that at least 713 people were detained since Sunday during mass protests against the reelection of the country’s authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko in a disputed vote.
China, Russia Among Rights Abusers Elected To UN Human Rights Council
China and Russia were among 15 countries elected to the UN Human Rights Council on October 13, drawing sharp criticism from rights groups and the United States over their abysmal human rights records.
World Health Organization Admits Lockdowns Were Wrong
In a major policy shift, the World Health Organization (WHO) has urged world leaders to stop “using lockdowns as your primary control method” against the coronavirus amid fears they lead to as many as 100 million deaths.
Iran enriching even more uranium than it planned
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) nuclear watchdog has found that Iran is currently enriching even more uranium than the regime had originally intended, World Israel News (WIN) reports. The IAEA published its findings in report released on Saturday.
Azerbaijan, Armenia Accuse Each Other Of Deadly Breaches Of Truce
Azerbaijan and Armenia accuse each other of deadly attacks over the contested territory of Nagorno-Karabakh despite a ceasefire deal brokered by Russia over the weekend. The clashes reportedly killed at least seven people and injured dozens.
White House moves forward on three arms sales to Taiwan
The White House is moving forward with three sales of advanced weaponry to Taiwan, sending in recent days a notification of the deals to Congress for approval, three sources familiar with the situation said on Monday.
Kyrgyzstan’s New Prime Minister Facing State of Emergency and Unrest
Authorities in Kyrgyzstan have detained a former president, banned protests, and imposed a curfew in the Central Asian nation’s capital, amid mounting unrest over disputed elections. At the same time, Kyrgyzstan’s divided parliament appointed as the new prime minister a convicted kidnapper who escaped from prison with help from his supporters.
Ceasefire Armenia and Azerbaijan Overshadowed By Reported Clashes
Armenia and Azerbaijan have agreed to a ceasefire in their battle over the contested region of Nagorno-Karabakh. But, shortly after the agreement came into force, both sides already accused each other of breaking it.
World Food Program Gets Nobel Peace Prize Amid Global Hunger Fears
The World Food Program (WFP) has won the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize in recognition of its life-saving work amid rising starvation cases. With the coronavirus crisis pushing millions of men, women, and children into hunger, Nobel committee chairwoman Berit Reiss-Andersen said the United Nations agency deserved this year’s Nobel Peace Prize.
North Korea Shows Off New ICBM During Nighttime Parade
North Korea unveiled what defense analysts say appears to be a new intercontinental ballistic missile and other new weapons systems during a carefully choreographed, pre-dawn military parade Saturday.
Thousands of scientists sign declaration that COVID-19 lockdowns have “devastating” impact
Around 15,000 scientists and doctors from around the world, and both sides of the political aisle, have now signed a document stating that coronavirus lockdown measures are having a “devastating” effect on public health, the Washington Times reports. Initiated by doctors from Harvard, Stanford, and Oxford University, the Great Barrington Declaration was published on Tuesday. Doctors and scientists have continued to sign up for it since then.