MOSCOW—Russian Emergencies Minister Yevgeny Zinichev died during a training exercise in the Arctic on Wednesday, RIA news agency cited the ministry as saying. The 55-year-old Zinichev, who had headed the high-profile emergencies ministry since 2018, died while saving someone’s life, RIA said, without providing further details. “…Zinichev died tragically while performing his official duties during…
Minister Intervenes in Acquisition of UK Graphene Company Over Chinese Interests
The UK business minister has intervened in the acquisition of a cutting-edge material manufacturer in Wales over potential Chinese interests, citing national security concerns. The department for Business, Energy, and Industrial Strategy on Sept. 5 announced it was intervening in the acquisition of Perpetuus, a manufacture of graphene-based products. The notice cites a takeover (pdf) involving…
Business Secretary Intervenes in Acquisition of UK Graphene Company Over Chinese Interests
September 7, 2021
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The UK business secretary has intervened in the acquisition of a cutting-edge material manufacturer in Wales over potential Chinese interests, citing national security concerns. The department for Business, Energy, and Industrial Strategy on Sept. 5 announced it was intervening in the acquisition of Perpetuus, a manufacture of graphene-based products. The notice cites a takeover (pdf) involving…
Former Afghan Minister on Her Escape, Women’s Risks
Former Afghan government minister Nargis Nehan spoke on Monday of the difficult decision she had made to leave her country after the Taliban took over Kabul. “I was very clear that I wanted to stay in Afghanistan. But with the sudden capture of Kabul by the Taliban, it was a big shock for all of…
Hungary’s Evacuation Flights From Afghanistan Nearing an End: Minister
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Top Afghan Minister Resigns, Leaves Country Amid Taliban Advances
Afghanistan’s finance minister on Wednesday resigned from his post and left the beleaguered country as the Taliban terrorist group is making significant advances across the country in recent days. Khalid Payenda has “resigned and left the country because Afghanistan is grappling with declining revenues after the takeover of the custom posts,” Finance Ministry spokesman Mohammad Rafi…
Blast in Afghan Capital as Taliban Claim Attack on Minister’s Compound
KABUL—A blast near the office of Afghanistan’s main security agency wounded three people on Wednesday hours after a bomb and gun attack on a minister’s compound brought surging Taliban violence to the capital. The Taliban claimed responsibility for the late Tuesday car bomb and gun attack on the home of acting Defence Minister Bismillah Mohammadi….
Tunisia on Edge as President Suspends Parliament, Fires Prime Minister
TUNIS, Tunisia—Troops surrounded Tunisia’s parliament and blocked its speaker from entering Monday after the president suspended the legislature and fired the prime minister and other top members of government, sparking concerns for the North African country’s young democracy at home and abroad. In the face of nationwide protests over Tunisia’s economic troubles and the government’s…
Former Indonesian Minister Jailed for 5 Years Over Lobster Graft Scandal
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Defence Ministers Face Grilling Over Classified Documents Found at Bus Stop
Ministers face a grilling by MPs today on how documents containing details of a sensitive navy ship deployment in the Black Sea were found at a bus stop. The Ministry of Defence has acknowledged that the loss of the documents was reported by an employee last week, after an anonymous member of the public told the…
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