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President Biden’s speech on efforts to end cancer

President Joe Biden called on Americans Monday to come together for a “new national goal,” his administration’s effort to end cancer. At the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Mr. Biden echoed former President Kennedy’s famous speech 60 years ago, comparing the space race to his fight against cancer and hoping it will inspire… Continue reading President Biden’s speech on efforts to end cancer

Secretary Blinken condemns the cyber attack against Albania’s TIMS system

The spokesperson of the US State Department, Ned Price, has announced that the American Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, had a telephone conversation with the Prime Minister of Albania, Edi Rama, on Monday. In the announcement, which was distributed by the US Embassy in Albania, it is said that Secretary Blinken has condemned the cyber… Continue reading Secretary Blinken condemns the cyber attack against Albania’s TIMS system

Former President Bush honored September 11, in the presence of the Albanian-American policeman and his daughter

To commemorate the 21st anniversary of the 9/11 tragedy, former President of the United States, George W Bush, was invited to throw out the symbolic first pitch before a baseball game in Texas. Across America, baseball games were preceded by a symbolic gesture to remember the victims of the terrorist attacks and the heroism of… Continue reading Former President Bush honored September 11, in the presence of the Albanian-American policeman and his daughter

Queen Elizabeth’s coffin begins slow journey to Edinburgh

Queen Elizabeth’s coffin began a six-hour journey from her home in the Scottish Highlands to Edinburgh on Sunday as crowds lined the roads in silence, paying tribute to the monarch who reigned for 70 years. At 10 a.m. (0900 GMT), Elizabeth’s oak coffin, which had been in the ballroom of Balmoral Castle since she died… Continue reading Queen Elizabeth’s coffin begins slow journey to Edinburgh

How is the US involved in the Iran-Albanian political crisis?

Albania cut diplomatic relations with Iran and expelled its diplomats over a cyberattack it accused Tehran of launching, and the United States has backed the Balkan state. Iran told Albania and the United Nations it was not involved, but a restoration of ties that were already strained because of Albania’s hosting of a group that… Continue reading How is the US involved in the Iran-Albanian political crisis?

Dritan Abazoviq elected as Montenegro’s new Prime Minister

Montenegro’s parliament on Thursday voted in a new minority government, the first in its history, with a one-year mandate to prepare for next spring’s early elections. The leader, Dritan Abazovic, was elected Prime Minister by 45 votes in the 81-seat chamber, supported by his own coalition, the pro-Serbian Socialist People’s Party and the former opposition… Continue reading Dritan Abazoviq elected as Montenegro’s new Prime Minister

Another cyberattack targets Albania

The Prime Minister of Albania, Edi Rama, said on Saturday that the country he leads has been hit by another cyber attack. Albania severed diplomatic ties with Iran on September 7, saying that investigations have shown that the July cyber attacks were carried out by Iran as a “state aggressor”. “Another cyber attack by the… Continue reading Another cyberattack targets Albania

Chinese drone firm DJI pauses operations in Russia and Ukraine

The world’s largest commercial drone-maker DJI has suspended all business activities in Russia and Ukraine. Since the start of the war, Ukraine has urged the company to take steps to stop its drones being used by Russia. The Chinese firm said the decision was not a statement about any country, and its drones are not… Continue reading Chinese drone firm DJI pauses operations in Russia and Ukraine

Why the E.U. can’t get Kosovo and Serbia to end their conflict

The European Union hosted further talks between the leaders of Kosovo and Serbia last month, though representatives of both sides once again left Brussels without a dealto normalize the countries’ relations. Attempting to capitalize on any remaining momentum, E.U. and U.S. envoys visited both countries in late August, with minimal success. Why has the E.U.… Continue reading Why the E.U. can’t get Kosovo and Serbia to end their conflict

UN chief Guterres says war is an absurdity in 21st century

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres described war as “evil” and absurd during a visit to Borodyanka. The town, located  near Ukraine’s capital Kyiv, was devastated during the Russian occupation. “I imagine my family in one of those houses that is now destroyed and black. I see my granddaughters running away in panic. The war is an… Continue reading UN chief Guterres says war is an absurdity in 21st century