Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Monday that China’s Ukraine “peace plan” could be discussed and that Moscow is always open for dialogue.”We carefully reviewed your proposals to resolve the acute crisis in Ukraine … Of course, we will have t…
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American hostage kidnapped in Niger released: White House
An American aid worker taken hostage in Niger in 2016 has been released, the White House confirmed Monday.Jeffery Woodke has been set free after being kidnapped in the West African nation over six years ago, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan sai…
West engages in ‘diplomatic raid,’ undermines tripartite deals between Russia, Azerbaijan, Armenia: Lavrov
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Monday said the West is engaging in a “diplomatic raid” and undermines the key principles of the tripartite agreements between Russia, Azerbaijan, and Armenia.’They (the West) are by and large engaged in what …
Iraq’s prime minister to visit Trkiye for talks
Iraq’s Prime Minister Mohamed Shia al-Sudani will arrive in Trkiye on a two-day official visit on Tuesday.President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and al-Sudani will discuss all aspects of bilateral relations and steps to improve cooperation, particularly in th…
Kazakh, Israeli presidents discuss bilateral cooperation
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on Monday discussed bilateral cooperation with his Israeli counterpart Isaac Herzog during a phone call.”At the initiative of the Israeli side, a telephone conversation took place between President Kassym-Jomart …
Urgency of climate action higher than ever as window of opportunity rapidly closing: UN report
The window of opportunity to secure a liveable and sustainable future for all is rapidly closing and urgent climate action is vital, scientists warn, saying that there are multiple, feasible and effective options to cut greenhouse gas emissions and ad…
Ankara, Cairo agree to maximize diplomatic ties: Turkish foreign minister
Ankara and Cairo agreed to maximize the diplomatic relations that were stalled after the 2013 military coup in Egypt, according to Trkiye’s foreign minister.”We agreed to maximize our diplomatic relations. We have evaluated what steps we will take in …
Thailand dissolves parliament to pave way for May elections
Thailand’s parliament has been dissolved as the country gears up for a general election in May.An order signed by King Maha Vajiralongkorn was published in the Royal Gazette on Monday, paving the way for what is expected to be a fiercely contested bat…