China expresses ‘strong dissatisfaction’ over US shooting down balloon

Beijing on Sunday blasted the Pentagon’s decision to shoot down an alleged Chinese spy balloon spotted flying over North America, accusing the United States of “clearly overreacting and seriously violating international practice”. “China expresses strong dissatisfaction and protests against the use of force by the United States to attack the unmanned civilian airship,” Beijing’s foreign […]

India ditches dollar to bypass sanctions on Russian oil – Reuters

Local refiners are reportedly using UAE dirhams to pay for most of the Russian oil bought from Dubai-based traders

China Issues Statement on US Shooting Down of Balloon: “A Clear Overreaction and a Serious Violation of International Practice”

The Chinese Foreign Ministry issued a statement Saturday night (Sunday morning Beijing time) on the shooting down by the U.S. of a Chinese balloon over the Atlantic Ocean after it had traversed the United States from Alaska to South Carolina this week (also over Canada). China claims the balloon was a civilian aircraft and says it will “safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of the company concerned.” China called the U.S. shooting down the balloon “a serious violation of international practice” and said it “reserves the right to make further responses if necessary.”

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Iranians sentenced for participating in mass protests were among those granted amnesty by the supreme leader

Former Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf dies at 79

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Sanctions put global energy supplies at risk – Gulf state

The restrictions against Russia will lead to shortages, a Saudi minister warns

India ditches dollar to bypass sanctions on Russian – Reuters

Local refiners are reportedly using UAE dirhams to pay for most of the Russian oil bought from Dubai-based traders

Train carrying hazardous chemicals derails

50 cars went off the tracks sparking a massive blaze in the state of Ohio

Controversial coup leader amp; US ally: Who was exPakistani President Pervez Musharraf?

The former leader passed away at the age of 79 on Sunday

Wildfires kill dozens in Chile

Scorching summer temperatures have helped spread the flames, some of which were apparently started intentionally

Russia’s LNG production hits record high

The country has been ramping up output despite Western sanctions, official statistics show