Global leaders discuss healthier future for all: Top 5 fast facts

Syria: WHO Regional Director calls for greater investment in health sector

Lives are at risk, and “the cost of inaction is simply too high”,  Dr. Hanan Balkhy, WHO Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean, said in a statement on Saturday after concluding a five-day visit to Syria. She expressed grave concern over the complexities and challenges facing the population and humanitarian operations on the ground. “The…

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Russia's intelligence chief confirmed the telephone contact with the CIA director

Russia’s intelligence chief confirmed the telephone contact with the CIA director

Right Sergei Naryshkin, left William Burns Sergei Naryshkin, director of Russia’s foreign intelligence service, has confirmed that he spoke with CIA chief William Burns in late June regarding Ukraine. According to Russia’s official news agency, Sergei Naryshkin said that the talks with the CIA director discussed what should be done in Ukraine. The telephone conversation…

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CIA Director William Burns made a secret visit to Beijing last month, reports said

CIA Director William Burns made a secret visit to Beijing last month, reports said

CIA Director William Burns, file photo CIA director William Burns made a secret visit to Beijing last month. According to a Chinese newspaper, the CIA director met with Chinese intelligence officials. In this visit, the CIA chief emphasized the importance of keeping intelligence communications open between Washington and Beijing. The British newspaper Financial Times also…

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The CIA Director will meet with the Israeli Prime Minister, will also meet with the Palestinian leaders

The CIA Director will meet with the Israeli Prime Minister, will also meet with the Palestinian leaders

CIA director Bill Burns arrived in Tel Aviv yesterday, he met with Prime Minister Netanyahu and Mossad chief David Barnia. According to foreign media, the CIA chief will also meet Palestinian leaders. His visit to Israel was originally scheduled but was delayed due to ongoing tensions between Israel and the Palestinians in the West Bank…

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