Swedish prime minister Stefan Lofven loses no-confidence vote.
Country’s politics thrown into turmoil as far-right party flexes muscles in parliament
Ukraine News
New Zealand’s Laurel Hubbard to become first transgender athlete to compete at Olympics.
Princess Latifa pictured ‘on holiday’ in Spain in Instagram post.
Times Square Celebrates International Yoga Day With Over 3,000 Yogis.
Mix-And-Match Vaccination «Seems To Be Working Well» : WHO Scientist.
South Africa To Host Covid Vaccine Tech Transfer Hub.
Yaroslavl Police Demand Former Navalny Official Cover Expenditures To Disperse Protest.
A $600 Billion Wealth Fund Is Caught In A Political Power Struggle.
Politics
Israel’s Government approves nomination of new ambassador to Ukraine.
The Government of Israel approved the nomination of diplomat Michael Brodsky as the Ambassador to Ukraine.
U.S. Embassy: Russia's aggression resulted in displacement of over a million Ukrainians
The U.S. Embassy condemned Russia's aggression against Ukraine, which has led to the internal displacement of more than 1 million Ukrainians.
What are the odds of a COVID-19 lab leak? Re-examining the virus origins theory.
It may seem like a plot out of a sci-fi movie, but experts say a lab-leak theory -- as the origin of the COVID-19 pandemic -- is worth investigating.
MFA: Turkey to support Ukraine's Euro-Atlantic integration.
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkey has stated that his country will support Ukraine's Euro-Atlantic integration in all possible ways.
Economy
Yaroslavl Police Demand Former Navalny Official Cover Expenditures To Disperse Protest.
Police have demanded that a court force the former coordinator for jailed opposition politician Aleksei Navalny's team in the Russian city of Yaroslavl to cover the amount of money spent to disperse a rally to support the Kremlin critic in January.
Germany’s AfD accused by former leader of selling out to moneyed elites.
Frauke Petry’s claims about far-right party have explosive potential ahead of elections
Third meeting of Ukraine-North Macedonia intergovernmental commission held in Kyiv.
Kyiv city hosted the third meeting of Ukraine-North Macedonia Intergovernmental Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation, Ukrinform reports with reference to the Economy Ministry’s press service.
Kim Jong-un warns of food shortages in North Korea
Dictator says ‘food situation is getting tense’ in latest sign of state’s struggling economy
Boris Johnson calls Hancock ‘hopeless’ in texts released by Cummings.
Former aide claims PM plans to leave office after next election ‘to make money and have fun’
Society
Ukraine reports 296 new coronavirus cases
Ukraine has recorded 296 new coronavirus cases over the past day, bringing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 2,230,142.
«If You Raise Temptation...» : Imran Khan's Sexist Comment Draws Backlash
Barely two months after Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's comments on sexual violence drew severe backlash, he again invited trouble by suggesting that avoiding "temptation in society" is the way...
Ukraine reports 323 new coronavirus cases
Ukraine has recorded 323 new coronavirus cases over the past day, bringing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 2,229,846.
Ukraine reports 852 new coronavirus cases
Ukraine has recorded 852 new coronavirus cases over the past day, bringing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 2,229,044.
Czech MFA allocates funds for purchase of protective equipment for hospitals in eastern Ukraine.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic has allocated funds for the purchase of personal protective equipment and other necessary equipment for hospitals in Donetsk and Luhansk regions.
Sport
Tokyo Olympics to allow up to 10,000 spectators per venue, despite warnings.
The announcement ends months of speculation and highlights Japan's determination to push on with the Olympic Games amid public opposition amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Tokyo Olympics to allow up to 10,000 spectators per venue, despite COVID-19 warnings.
The announcement ends months of speculation and highlights Japan's determination to push on with the Olympic Games amid public opposition amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
India's Olympic Panel Gets BCCI Sponsorship After Dropping China Partner.
India's cricket board BCCI has offered $1.35 million in financial support to the country's National Olympic Committee, which dropped Chinese sportswear maker Li Ning as its official kit partner citing...
New Zealand’s Laurel Hubbard to become first transgender athlete to compete at Olympics.
Hubbard will compete in the super-heavyweight 87-kg category, her selection made possible by updated qualifying requirements.
New Zealand’s Laurel Hubbard to become first transgender athlete to compete at Olympics.
Hubbard will compete in the super-heavyweight 87-kg category, her selection made possible by updated qualifying requirements.
Entertainment
In Gates Divorce, Spotlight On Man Who Managed Their $170 Billion Fortune.
For almost three decades, Michael Larson has quietly shuffled around one of the world's biggest fortunes with a chief priority: Keep his fabulously wealthy bosses out of the headlines.
Combination of external, internal problems for Ukraine.
On Friday, June 18, at 12.00, the press center of the Interfax-Ukraine news agency will host a roundtable talk entitled "Combination of external, internal problems for Ukraine. Agenda is getting more complicated." Participants include Director of ...
Russia to screen propaganda movie about Donbas worldwide.
Read also: Russian celebrity tank commandress defects to Ukraine, leaks details on Russian involvement in occupied Donbas Since 2014, Russia tried to utilize a century-old Soviet strategy to gain recognition for the puppet statelets it had establi...
NSDC Sanctions Lists, Human Rights Observance
On Thursday, June 17, at 10.30, the press center of the Interfax-Ukraine news agency will host a press conference entitled "NSDC Sanctions Lists, Human Rights Observance." Participants include Head of the Board of the Center for Civil Liberties Ol...
Death Count In Gas Pipe Explosion In Chinese City Rises To 25: Report.
The number of people killed in a gas pipeline explosion in central China on Sunday has risen to 25, state broadcaster CCTV reported on Monday.
Health
Vaccinated Brits Could Be Back On Europe's Beaches Soon: Minister.
Britain is working on easing travel restrictions for the fully vaccinated to allow people to enjoy a summer holiday on Europe's beaches but the plans are not finalised yet, Health Secretary Matt...
Italy Says Masks No Longer Compulsory From June 28
Facemasks will no longer be compulsory in Italy, one of the countries in Europe worst hit by the coronavirus, from June 28, the health ministry said Monday.
Zelensky to present national program Healthy Ukraine on June 22.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky on June 22, at the All-Ukrainian forum Ukraine 30. Healthy Ukraine, will present the national program Healthy Ukraine, the presidential press service has said.
Iran Urged To Free Rights Lawyer Sotoudeh Arrested Three Years Ago.
UN human rights experts have condemned the continued imprisonment of Iranian human rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh, whose health has “seriously deteriorated” since her arrest three years ago.
What are the odds of a COVID-19 lab leak? Re-examining the virus origins theory.
It may seem like a plot out of a sci-fi movie, but experts say a lab-leak theory -- as the origin of the COVID-19 pandemic -- is worth investigating.
Tech & Science
Emmanuel Macron Resumes Pre-Covid Gig At France's Presidential Palace.
French President Emmanuel Macron invited music fans to a socially distanced techno party at the presidential palace on Monday, reviving a pre-Covid event to mark the country's annual street music...
South Africa To Host Covid Vaccine Tech Transfer Hub.
South Africa will host the continent's first COVID-19 vaccine production facility, as President Cyril Ramaphosa said Monday Africa now understood that doses would "never come" from elsewhere in time...
Germany Opens Antitrust Probe Against Apple
Germany on Monday opened an investigation against Apple over anti-competition practices, as the iPhone maker became the fourth US tech giant to be hit by such probes.
What are the odds of a COVID-19 lab leak? Re-examining the virus origins theory.
It may seem like a plot out of a sci-fi movie, but experts say a lab-leak theory -- as the origin of the COVID-19 pandemic -- is worth investigating.
Iran's Nuclear Plant Shuts Down Over 'Technical Fault'.
Iran's atomic energy body says the country’s sole nuclear power plant has been temporarily shut down over a "technical fault."
Ukraine
Kuleba: Ukraine preparing for green hydrogen exports to EU.
Ukraine prepares to launch green hydrogen exports to the European Union.
Kyiv plans to introduce number of digital services for effective urban management - Klitschko on iForum.
it is planned to introduce a number of digital services in Kyiv for effective urban management and the comfort of residents. In particular, it regards security control in the city using smart video surveillance cameras, creating a comfortable park...
Ukraine, United Kingdom agree to jointly build warships and bases for Navy.
Deputy Minister of Defense of Ukraine Oleksandr Myroniuk and Minister for Defence Procurement of the United Kingdom Jeremy Quin signed a Memorandum of Implementation for naval partnership projects between a consortium of UK industry and the Ukrain...
Fourteen ceasefire violations recorded in JFO area
Over the past day, June 21, fourteen ceasefire violations by the Russian-occupation troops were recorded in the Joint Forces Operation area in eastern Ukraine.
Foreign ministers of Ukraine and Poland discuss counteraction to Nord Stream 2.
Ministers for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine and Poland Dmytro Kuleba and Zbigniew Rau have discussed the issue of Russia’s Nord Stream 2 project and coordinated positions to counteract its implementation.
Russia
Fourteen ceasefire violations recorded in JFO area
Over the past day, June 21, fourteen ceasefire violations by the Russian-occupation troops were recorded in the Joint Forces Operation area in eastern Ukraine.
Foreign ministers of Ukraine and Poland discuss counteraction to Nord Stream 2.
Ministers for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine and Poland Dmytro Kuleba and Zbigniew Rau have discussed the issue of Russia’s Nord Stream 2 project and coordinated positions to counteract its implementation.
U.S. Ambassador To Russia To Return This Week
U.S. Ambassador John Sullivan will return to Moscow “this week,” two months after leaving the post amid worsening relations between the United States and Russia, Department of State spokesman Ned Price said on June 21.
Russia Bans US NGO Bard College After Labelling It «Undesirable».
Russian state prosecutor's office said on Monday it banned Bard College, a US non-governmental organisation, after labelling it "undesirable".
Russia Bans U.S. NGO Bard College
The Russian State Prosecutor's Office has banned the U.S. nongovernmental organization Bard College after labelling it "undesirable."
World
Record-Breaking Female Climber Stranded In Nepal Amid COVID-19 Crisis.
Hong Kong resident Tsang Yin-Hung, who made the fastest ascent of Mount Everest by any woman, and dozens of other mountaineers from China are unable to get out of Nepal because of COVID-19...
Vaccinated Brits Could Be Back On Europe's Beaches Soon: Minister.
Britain is working on easing travel restrictions for the fully vaccinated to allow people to enjoy a summer holiday on Europe's beaches but the plans are not finalised yet, Health Secretary Matt...
Singaporean Woman Jailed 30 Years For Torturing, Killing Maid.
A Singaporean woman who starved, assaulted and ultimately killed her domestic worker was sentenced to 30 years in prison Tuesday, with the judge describing the case as "among the worst types of...
«World's Happiest Country» Seeks Migrants
Repeatedly dubbed the happiest nation on the planet with world-beating living standards, Finland should be deluged by people wanting to relocate, but in fact it faces an acute workforce shortage.
UN says Great Barrier Reed should be added to ‘in danger’ list, angering Australia.
The long-term outlook for the world's biggest coral reef system had deteriorated and action was needed to counter the effects of climate change, a UN committee said.
European Union
Kuleba: Ukraine preparing for green hydrogen exports to EU.
Ukraine prepares to launch green hydrogen exports to the European Union.
Vaccinated Brits Could Be Back On Europe's Beaches Soon: Minister.
Britain is working on easing travel restrictions for the fully vaccinated to allow people to enjoy a summer holiday on Europe's beaches but the plans are not finalised yet, Health Secretary Matt...
Italy Says Masks No Longer Compulsory From June 28
Facemasks will no longer be compulsory in Italy, one of the countries in Europe worst hit by the coronavirus, from June 28, the health ministry said Monday.
Spread of infectious Delta variant across EU raises concern over summer opening.
Race to vaccinate as strain that emerged in India takes hold in UK and Portugal, and shuts schools in Israel
Spread of Delta variant across EU raises concern over summer opening.
Race to vaccinate as strain that emerged in India takes hold in UK and Portugal, and shuts schools in Israel