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Putin to visit Qatar ‘soon’: Russian envoy
Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to visit Qatar “soon”, according to the Russian ambassador in Doha. In an interview…
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Indonesia bids for 2032 Summer Olympics
After successfully hosting 2018 Asian Games and Para Games, Indonesia has formally sought to host 2032 Olympics, media reports said…
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Turkish, Iranian leaders meet in Sochi ahead of summit
A meeting between the Turkish and Iranian presidents has started in the Russian coastal city of Sochi. The one-on-one meeting…
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China: 1st-century BC painted terracotta figures found
Chinese archaeologists have found painted terracotta figures dating back to the West Han Dynasty, local media reported Wednesday. According to…
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Japan begins probe in failed Fukushima nuclear plant
Japan has started to investigate the failed nuclear power plant in Fukushima. Scientists at Tokyo Electric Power Co. (TEPCO), which…
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Turkish, Russian officials to discuss Syria in Ankara
Russian defense minister will arrive in Turkey on Monday to discuss Syria with his Turkish counterpart, according to Turkish National…
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Turkey offers huge opportunities for foreign students
Turkey has become one of the top destinations for international students as the country offers tremendous opportunities for learning. The…
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Russia ‘ready’ to mediate in Venezuela peace efforts
Russia is ready to participate in international efforts regarding the settlement of the Venezuelan crisis, the country’s foreign minister said…
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Turkish opposition slams Trump’s ‘coup bid’ in Venezuela
Turkish opposition party leader strongly on Sunday condemned U.S. President Donald Trump’s “coup attempt” against Venezuelan president. “I strongly condemn…
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Maduro hails support of Turkey, Russia, China
Venezuela’s president expressed his gratitude to Turkey, Russia and China on Thursday for their support after opposition leader Juan Guaido…
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If India is unique, Indianness is universal: Mauritius PM
Noting the rise of India’s soft power globally, Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth underlined that ‘if India is unique, Indianness…
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Trump to hold second summit with NKorea’s Kim next month
U.S. President Donald Trump will meet North Korean leader Kim Jong-un for a second summit “near the end of February,”…
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Indonesia sees Turkey as friendly country: envoy
Indonesia shares many similarities with Turkey, Jakarta’s ambassador-designate to Ankara. In an exclusive interview, Lalu Muhammad Iqbal discussed bilateral relations…
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New UN special envoy for Syria assumes office
Veteran Norwegian diplomat Geir O. Pedersen has assumed his post as the United Nations’ special envoy for Syria. In a…
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Powerful earthquake strikes southern Philippines
Tsunami alert lifted after magnitude 7 quake strikes off coast of Davao city, reports say A major 7-magnitude earthquake rattled…
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