Syria, Iran, North Korea, Russia, China: everything is
Russia and China do not want armed intervention in Syria? Good deal! There was never any question, west side, repeat the Libyan episode in 2011. Causing blockage of Russia and China to the UN, it is not only the fear of a regime change in Damascus by international armed intervention that nobody wants. It is the fear of a regime change under external pressure whatsoever, whether diplomatic pressure, threats of financial penalties or energy.
Kazakhstan eyes European investment in mining, energy
Kazakh officials hope that recent trade deals with Germany and France will lead to a trade pact with the European Union that will fuel the Central Asian nation’s economic development.
China welcomes North Korea's moratorium on nuclear tests
China has welcomed North Korea's agreement to freeze nuclear activities in return for US food aid, a deal that raised cautious hopes of an easing of tensions under Pyongyang's new young leader.
North Korea-US deal revives hopes of nuclear disarmament
North Korea has agreed with the United States to suspend major elements of its atomic weapons programme in a surprise breakthrough that could pave the way for the resumption of long-stalled nuclear disarmament talks with the secretive state.
Moscow Urges Iran to Respond to IAEA Concerns
Russia expects Iran to answer all existing questions from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) over its controversial nuclear program, which will confirm its right to peaceful atomic energy generation, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Monday.
Iran warns Israel not to attack its nuclear facilities
Iran has warned Israel against mounting an attack on its nuclear facilities amid rising international tension over its uranium enrichment programme.
Azerbaijan’s essential role in future EU energy security
“There needs to be a significant Azerbaijani gas supply to Europe, and that will enhance European energy security and position Azerbaijan as a major player in the international arena”
Iran unveils nuclear progress, defying US-EU pressure
Iran announced new strides in its nuclear programme on Wednesday, in a defiant blow to US and EU pressure to rein in its atomic activities and amid signs of an increasingly vicious covert war with Israel over the issue.
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