Gas problem
NDO - In the context that tension between Russia and the West over Ukraine has not been completely resolved, the European Union (EU) is “busy” finding other gas supplies, in case of a conflict outbreak and Moscow cutting off Europe’s supply.
Energy sector methane emissions 70% higher than official figures -IEA
Emissions of the potent greenhouse gas methane coming from the global energy sector are 70% higher than officially reported, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said on Wednesday, with the coal sector identified as the biggest single source.
World News in Brief: February 22
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday signed two decrees recognizing "the Lugansk People's Republic (LPR)" and "the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR)" as independent and sovereign states.
Sri Lanka says open to talks with IMF as economic situation worsens
Sri Lanka is open to discussions with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and other multilateral lenders for assistance, a cabinet spokesman said on Tuesday, as it faces its worst economic crisis in years.
Laos starts COVID-19 vaccination rollout for children aged 6-11
NDO/VNA – The Lao government begins nationwide rollout of COVID-19 vaccination for children aged 6 to 11 from February 21.
World News in Brief: February 21
Russian President Vladimir Putin and French President Emmanuel Macron agreed on the need to continue dialogue on Ukraine, Interfax cited the Kremlin as saying on Monday, a day after the two leaders spoke by phone.
Iran's Raisi hopes Qatar gas forum will boost relations with Gulf countries
Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi said on Monday he hopes a trip to Qatar to attend a regional gas conference will boost political and trade relations with Gulf Arab countries.
Biden agrees in principle to Ukraine summit with Putin
US President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin have agreed in principle to a summit over Ukraine, US and French leaders said, offering a possible path out from one of the most dangerous European crises in decades.
Iranian parliament sets six conditions for return to nuclear deal
Iran's parliament has laid out six conditions for Tehran to rejoin the 2015 nuclear deal with global powers in a letter to President Ebrahim Raisi published on Sunday, the country's official IRNA news agency reported.
Global message
NDO - Joining hands to promote a sustainable world recovery after the COVID-19 pandemic, is an urgent task of the international community and this “global message” has been emphasised by the United Nations and many other international organisations, in recent joint statements.
Lavrov tells France ignoring Russian demands is bad for stability
Russia's top diplomat told France's foreign minister by phone on Saturday that ignoring Moscow's security demands was bad for stability in Europe and elsewhere, Russia's foreign ministry said, as tensions surged in eastern Ukraine.
World News in Brief: February 19
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Saturday called the Minsk Agreement the "only way out" for resolving the Ukraine situation, and said Ukraine should not be a frontline for competition among major powers.