MOSCOW, May 12 — For the first time in history, British intelligence agency MI6 is set to be led by a woman, with agency leadership currently selecting from three female candidates who reached the final round of interviews, according to The Times, as reported by Sputnik/Ria Novosti.
MOSCOW, May 12 — For the first time in history, British intelligence agency MI6 is set to be led by a woman, with agency leadership currently selecting from three female candidates who reached the final round of interviews, according to The Times, as reported by Sputnik/Ria Novosti.
The interviews were held last week, and among the finalists, two are serving MI6 officers. The only publicly identified candidate is Barbara Woodward, former UK Ambassador to China and currently the highest-ranking woman in the Foreign Office.
However, her candidacy has faced criticism over perceived sympathies toward Beijing. — Bernama-Sputnik/Ria Novosti
MANCHESTER, April 28 — Manchester United moved closer to securing Champions League qualification with a 2-1 victory over Brentford on Monday, but interim manager Michael Carrick said the team must continue pushing to finish as high as possible in the Premier League.
TEHRAN, April 28 — Iran on Tuesday said the United States is no longer in a position to dictate terms to other nations, as Washington reviews a new Iranian proposal concerning the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
MECCA, April 28 — Haj pilgrims have been reminded not to let social media distract them from the true purpose of their journey in the Holy Land.