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Judge Jon Tigar of the US district court in San Francisco reverses the asylum policy put forward by US President Joe Biden, calling it “unlawful”. On Tuesday, a federal court reversed US President Joe Biden’s asylum policy, which had been in place for ten weeks. This decision rejected the administration’s main strategy for controlling migration across the southern border. The policy requiring people seeking asylum to submit an application for admission to the US from their home country or from a country they travel through en route was deemed “unlawful” by Judge Jon Tigar of the US district court in San Francisco.…

The Embassy of the People’s Republic of China held Tuesday a reception ceremony on the 96th anniversary of founding of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army. The Defense Attaché at Chinese Embassy in Damascus said in a speech that the friendship between Syria and his country has deep-rooted history, noting that despite the changes in the international and regional situation, the two countries have always supported each other. The Defense Attaché described Syria as a “loyal friend” of China, and that the relationship between the two countries is a model for friendly relations between countries with different locations, cultures and systems.…

Americans have been urged to “keep a low profile” amid a spike in street violence in Dublin The US Embassy in Dublin has told visitors to take special precautions and follow a number of safety measures as the Irish capital is experiencing a surge in violent crimes. This comes as the local authorities are now trying to boost the city’s police force. In a security alert published on the embassy’s website on Monday, American citizens have been urged to be aware of their surroundings and avoid walking alone, especially at night, and to research locations before traveling to them. They…

Maria Zakharova pledged that Russia would always “oppose attempts to humiliate the feelings of religious believers and such shameful human right violations” similar to those on display in Denmark Moscow resolutely denounces the latest incident involving the burning of a copy of the Quran, this time in Denmark, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said at a news briefing on Wednesday. “We firmly condemn this (Quran burning incident in Denmark – TASS) and similar extremist actions. Showing intolerance to any religion is inappropriate,” she said. “We have been witnessing a trend by religious radicals, feeling their impunity, in this or…

“Moscow supports the aspiration of African nations to secure socioeconomic stability and advancement,” the Russian leader added Russian President Vladimir Putin sent a welcoming address to participants and guests of the Russia-Africa Economic and Humanitarian Forum and noted the role of Africa as one of poles of the evolving multipolar world. “Today, Africa is asserting itself more and more confidently as one of the poles of the emerging multipolar world. Progress is gaining momentum across a wide range of areas, including manufacturing, agriculture, transport infrastructure, fuel and energy, healthcare and education,” the Russian leader said in the address posted on…

The Chinese Deputy Foreign Minister submitted a written statement to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) regarding Israeli violations in the occupied Palestinian territories, today said Saleh Raafat, member of the Executive Committee of the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO). He said that the new Chinese Ambassador to the State of Palestine, Tseng Jishin, told him during a meeting held in Ramallah that China has submitted its written statement to the ICJ on the Israeli occupation of the Palestinian territories. Following the request by the General Assembly of the United Nations for the ICJ to render an advisory opinion on the…

Syria expressed its heartfelt condolences and solidarity with the Algerian government and people for its painful plight caused by the forest fires in some areas. In a statement on Wednesday, the Foreign and Expatriates Ministry said “Syria offers heartfelt condolences to the Algerian government and brotherly people for its painful plight, caused by the forest fires in some areas and the large losses, particularly in the lives of civilians and army personnel.” Foreign Ministry added that Syria, leadership, government and people, voices solidarity with the brotherly Algerian people and the families of the victims, affirming confidence in Algeria capability to…

Sergey Shoigu expressed his intention to consistently develop bilateral relations between Russia and North Korea in all fields Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu held talks with his North Korean counterpart, Kang Sun-nam, in Pyongyang, the Russian Defense Ministry reported. “I am glad to make your acquaintance and meet with you. I happily accepted your invitation to visit Pyongyang, the capital of a friendly state. I am grateful to my Korean friends for the rich program you have offered. From the very first minute, I felt your care and attention. I hope we will manage not only to work actively, but…

The United States seeks to present itself as a selfless benefactor of Ukraine, Anatoly Antonov said The US administration keeps sponsoring the Kiev government’s terrorist plans, sending military aid that will cause only more deaths and suffering, Russian Ambassador to the United States Anatoly Antonov said on Wednesday. “The actions by Washington, which continues to pump its Ukrainian puppets with weapons, are beyond morality and common sense. The United States seeks to present itself as a selfless benefactor of Ukraine. It hypocritically talks about ‘helping’ the republic. It manipulates public opinion, hiding the true goals of its policy,” the Russian…

The second Russia-Africa summit, as well as an economic forum organized by the Roscongress Foundation, are scheduled to be held in St. Petersburg from July 27 through 28 Russian President Vladimir Putin will begin a series of international meetings with guests of the upcoming Russia-Africa summit in St. Petersburg on Wednesday. Later in the day, he is expected to meet with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and BRICS New Development Bank President Dilma Rousseff. Bilateral meetings Presidential Aide Yury Ushakov told reporters on Tuesday that Putin’s talks with the premier of Ethiopia, who is paying…