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In this photo released Friday, Jan. 15, 2021, by the Imamedia, shows drones flying during a drill.

23:30 GMT 23 June 2021 / updated: 23:30 GMT Middle East

US, Israel Aim to Establish 'No-Fly Zone' for Iranian-Made Drones in the Middle East - Report

Security personnel keep watch outside the Wuhan Institute of Virology during the visit by the World Health Organization (WHO) team tasked with investigating the origins of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Wuhan, Hubei province, China February 3, 2021.

Congress Calls for Probing Wuhan's 2019 Military World Games as Alleged COVID-19 'Superspreader'

Armed men attend a gathering to announce their support for Afghan security forces and that they are ready to fight against the Taliban, on the outskirts of Kabul, Afghanistan June 23, 2021

Top US General Says Afghan Forces Can 'Defend Their Country' Amid Taliban Gains in Region

FILE — In this Dec. 12, 2012 file photo, anti-virus software founder John McAfee answers questions to reporters as he walks on Ocean Drive, in the South Beach area of Miami Beach, Fla.

Antivirus Mogul John McAfee Found Dead in Spanish Prison After Court Approves Extradition

‘Who’s Lying: The MoD, the BBC or the Embassy?’: Moscow Raps UK Over HMS Defender Incident Confusion

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World
Turkey Announces Navy Drills in Aegean Sea in Tit-for-Tat Response to Greece
ANKARA (Sputnik) - Turkey has issued a notification via the international automated system Navtex to declare drills in the Aegean Sea in response to a similar move by Greece, a Turkish military source told Sputnik.
Last update: 20:03 GMT 23.06.2021
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US
US Linguist Gets 23 Year Sentence For Giving Hezbollah Names of US Agents After Soleimani Was Killed
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – A linguist for the US military who gave the Lebanese paramilitary group Hezbollah names of human intelligence sources following the January 2020 US strike that killed Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps Quds Force commander Qasem Soleimani received a 23-year prison term for her efforts, the Justice Department said on Wednesday.
Last update: 00:59 GMT 24.06.2021
00:59 GMT 24.06.2021
US
Fauci: Delta Variant Accounts for 20% of New US COVID-19 Cases, May Become Dominant Strain Soon
B.1.617.2, also known as the Delta variant, was first detected in India and has more recently grown to become one of the more contagious strains of SARS-CoV-2, the deadly virus that causes COVID-19. Additionally, medical officials have indicated that the variant is much more resistant to vaccines than other strains.
Last update: 00:57 GMT 24.06.2021
00:57 GMT 24.06.2021
Middle East
Palestinian President Abbas Pledges Cooperation With Bennett if Israel ‘Stops Aggression’
While Palestinian public opinion seems to be slowly shifting toward Hamas, which stands defiant in front of Israel, much of the shift seems to be driven by frustration with the administration of Palestnian National Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, who has solidified power since his 2006 election.
Last update: 22:24 GMT 23.06.2021
22:24 GMT 23.06.2021
Sport
Watch: Cristiano Ronaldo Scores His 109th Goal at UEFA EURO 2020, Tying World Record
On Wednesday, the 36-year-old Portuguese scored his 108th and 109th goals for the national team in the UEFA European Championship match against France, converting two penalties.
Last update: 22:44 GMT 23.06.2021
22:44 GMT 23.06.2021
Tech
Xi Chats With Tianhe Taikonauts as China’s Main Rocket Maker Talks Manned Mars Missions
China’s first taikonauts to visit the new Tiangong space station have gotten a chance to test out some of the core module’s new features, including living spaces and amenities. However, while this leg of the Chinese space program is just beginning, some engineers are looking much further ahead, to sending taikonauts to Mars.
Last update: 22:39 GMT 23.06.2021
22:39 GMT 23.06.2021
Viral
Video: Conan O'Brien Smokes Weed on Air as His Long-Running, Late-Night TV Show Ends
The long-time, late-night comedian is ending the run of his eponymous TBS talk show “Conan,” which debuted in 2010, to move onto further projects with the streaming platform HBO Max that will reportedly see him launch a weekly variety series.
Last update: 20:24 GMT 23.06.2021
20:24 GMT 23.06.2021
US
Florida Gov. DeSantis Signs Law Requiring University Students, Staffers to Identify Beliefs
Within recent months, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) has passed legislation to defend "religious freedom" in schools, and pledged to push back against the "indoctrination of students" through teachings such as critical race theory, an academic framework that analyzes how US policies - in education, housing, etc. - uphold systemic racism today.