Source link Burundi has launched operations at a medical laboratory fully outfitted with Russian equipment, Moscow’s ambassador to Burundi, Valery Mikhailov, told TASS on Wednesday. According to Mikhailov, Moscow has supplied laboratory reagents that can be used to treat various forms of hemorrhagic fever, leptospirosis, and other dangerous infectious diseases. “In February, a laboratory fully […]
Source link Only the holy sites of Mecca and Medina are believed to be bigger than the Great Mosque of Algiers in Algeria Algeria has inaugurated a massive mosque, known locally as Djamaa El-Djazair, after years of delays. It is the largest in Africa and features the world’s tallest minaret, standing at 265 meters (869 […]
Source link India has eased restrictions on foreign direct investment (FDI) in its space sector, in a bid to attract global players and expand critical capabilities, the government said on Wednesday. Previously, FDI for satellite operations was only permitted with specific government approval. Under the amended policy, New Delhi is allowing up to 100% investment […]
Source link The Games of the Future opened in the Russian city of Kazan on Wednesday. The first-ever international phygital event combines conventional and electronic sports. The opening ceremony was attended by Russian President Vladimir Putin, as well as a number of foreign leaders and top officials. Speaking during the ceremony, the president called the […]
Source link The shop is located in the capital Riyadh and will serve only non-Muslim diplomats Saudi Arabia has opened its first liquor store in over 70 years, several news outlets reported on Wednesday, citing diplomats. The store is reportedly located in the Diplomatic Quarter in the capital of Riyadh. The shop will exclusively serve […]
Source link The FESCO Egypt Direct Line (FEDL) has been launched by FESCO Transportation Group, connecting Alexandria, Egypt, with Novorossiysk, Russia, with no need for transshipment ports, the press service of the Russian shipping company reported on Wednesday. The journey from Alexandria (El Dekheila port) to Novorossiysk will take six days, and the reverse trip […]
Source link The 927-meter-long double-track passage is expected to help increase the volume of goods transported to and from Far Eastern markets The longest tunnel along the Trans-Siberian railway was opened in a ceremony that Russian President Vladimir Putin took part in via video link on Friday. The passage, which is called the Kerak Tunnel, […]
Source link A last-minute climbdown by Hungary’s Viktor Orban opened the door for Kiev to start accession talks with Brussels EU leaders agreed on Thursday to open accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova, after Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban – who had threatened to veto the decision – abstained from voting. Orban and others argue […]
Source link The project’s aim is to increase collaboration between Russian and Malian educational organizations A Russian language and culture center was launched at the University of Literature and Humanities (ULSHB) in Bamako, Mali on Wednesday. Called Russian Space, the center was organized in a collaboration between ULSHB and the Patrice Lumumba Peoples’ Friendship University […]
Source link The Israeli government’s initiative allows people to report anti-Semitic threats and abuse People from Russia and other former Soviet republics can now report cases of anti-Semitism via a special hotline set up by the Israeli government, the Ynet media outlet has reported. The initiative comes less than a month after anti-Jewish riots in […]
Source link Moscow continues to build humanitarian ties in the region and is also set to host an event in Tunisia More than 20 Russian universities showcased their educational programs at a special exhibition launched on Monday in the Egyptian capital Cairo, according to the Russian House cultural center. Among the participants were prominent institutions […]