Top 10 world news: Not the time to negotiate with Russia, Zelensky tells G7, and more

Now is not the time for negotiations with Russia, Zelensky has told G7 leaders. With legalisation of cannabis, psychological problems, suicides have increased, said UN. Qatar steps in to hold informal nuclear talks between Iran and US, said reports. Sanctions-hit Russia has called reports of loan default a ‘farce’. Viruses can stay alive in fresh water for three days by attaching to microplastics, said study. In Afghanistan quake, dog comes to departed owner’s house and cries each day. Tokyo residents have been told to conserve energy or face power cuts as heatwave worsens. 

 

Now is not the time for negotiations with Russia, Zelensky to G7 countries

Amid the war in Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky told G7 nations “now is not the time for negotiations” referring to Russia.

 

With legalisation of cannabis, psychological problems, suicides increased: UN

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United Nations’ annual World Drug Report is here and it tells a story about cannabis that was pretty much expected. The legalisation of non-medical use of cannabis has significantly increased the regular use of the drug. 

 

Qatar steps in to hold informal nuclear talks between Iran and US: Reports

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As per a Reuters report quoting Iranian media, in a bid to break the months-long impasse in negotiations to reinstate the 2015 nuclear pact, Qatar will now host indirect talks between Iran and the United States.

 

Sanctions-hit Russia calls reports of loan default a ‘farce’

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