Amira El-Fekki‎

Iran Responds to New Sanctions

Iran’s Foreign Ministry said Sunday that snapback sanctions have no legal standing and called on countries to ignore the newly imposed measures. Why It Matters Backed by the United States, Britain, France and Germany (E3) formally launched a 30-day process in August to reimpose United Nations sanctions on Iran, citing Tehran’s violations of the 2015…

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China’s Sanxingdui Museum eyes future tech to showcase ancient treasures overseas

China’s Sanxingdui Museum eyes future tech to showcase ancient treasures overseas

China’s Sanxingdui archaeological site – considered a cornerstone of early Chinese civilisation from 4,500 years ago – is pioneering digital exhibitions to show a broader international audience its immense collection, including top national treasures not permitted to travel overseas. Yu Jian, deputy director of the Sanxingdui Museum in southwestern China, said the institution planned to…

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‘Free Balochistan’: Activists stage protest outside UN headquarters

‘Free Balochistan’: Activists stage protest outside UN headquarters

Members of the Baloch community staged a protest outside the United Nations headquarters in New York on Friday, demanding independence for the Balochistan region. Protestors displayed banners reading “Free Balochistan” to draw attention to their demands.(AFP/Representative) Protestors displayed banners reading “Free Balochistan” to draw attention to their demands. Speaking to ANI, Sami Baloch of the…

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US-Norway spat over wealth fund's Caterpillar exit is settling, foreign minister says

US-Norway spat over wealth fund’s Caterpillar exit is settling, foreign minister says

By John Irish and Gwladys Fouche UNITED NATIONS/OSLO (Reuters) -A spat between the United States and Norway over the Nordic country’s wealth fund’s divestment from U.S. construction equipment-maker Caterpillar appears to be coming to an end, Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide said. Washington and Oslo have been at odds over the decision by Norway’s…

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