Israeli settlers have once again stormed the al-Aqsa Mosque, in what Palestinians view as a major act of desecration against the holy site in the occupied al-Quds.

“The Russian Ministry of Defense has information about the United States preparing provocations to accuse the Russian Armed Forces of using chemical, biological, or tactical nuclear weapons.”

The Kremlin categorically denies any accusations related to the murder of civilians in the Ukrainian town of Bucha.

Foreign Minister Lavrov has accused the US of seeking to provoke a conflict in Ukraine.

China once again warns the United States over issues related to Chinese Taipei, stressing that there is no room for compromise over the self-governed island and that Washington should not have any illusions about it.

Here is the latest top stories from Press TV on April 8, 2021.

An analyst says Washington’s decision to lift restrictions on contacts with Taiwan is another provocative move against Beijing.