German Chancellor Scholz ‘pushing for swift progress’ to free trade agreements between EU and India

German Chancellor Scholz ‘pushing for swift progress’ to free trade agreements between EU and India

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Friday (October 25) reiterated his economy minister’s comments on pushing for swift progress on talks for a free-trade agreement between India and the European Union during his keynote address at the 18th Asia-Pacific Conference in New Delhi, Reuters reports.   Adding that if they would work on the agreement together,…

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Armenian Foreign Ministry congratulated Kazakhstan on occasion of Republic Day

Armenian Foreign Ministry congratulated Kazakhstan on occasion of Republic Day

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Armenia congratulated the people and Government of Kazakhstan on the occasion of the Republic Day. “Our heartfelt congratulations to the people and government of Kazakhstan celebrating Republic Day. Armenia looks forward to further developing future-oriented strategic cooperation between Yerevan and Astana based on mutual respect and trust,” the statement…

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European Parliament calls for EU sanctions on Azerbaijani individuals

European Parliament calls for EU sanctions on Azerbaijani individuals

European Parliament adopted a resolution on the situation in Azerbaijan, violation of human rights and international law and relations with Armenia. 453 deputies voted in favour of the resolution, 31 voted against, 89 abstained.   It highlights the deteriorating situation with human rights in that country, condemns Azerbaijan’s actions against Armenian population of Nagorno-Karabakh, describing…

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Turkey hits Kurdish militant targets in northern Iraq, Syria after attack in Ankara

Turkey hits Kurdish militant targets in northern Iraq, Syria after attack in Ankara

Reuters. Turkey’s National Intelligence Agency struck what it says are Kurdish militant targets in northern Iraq and northern Syria in retaliation for a deadly attack in Ankara, a security source said on Thursday (October 24).   The targets included military and intelligence facilities, ammunition depots, as well as logistical and energy infrastructure, it said.  …

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France stands by Armenia: Guillaume Kasbarian

France stands by Armenia: Guillaume Kasbarian

During a briefing, the journalist asked Guillaume Kasbarian, Minister of Civil Service, Streamlining, and Public Sector Transformation of France, whether by strengthening relations in the defense sector with Armenia, France considers the support provided to Armenia sufficient, and whether Armenia is not in danger.   Kasbarian, an Armenian by origin, who before assuming the post…

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Pezeshkian and Modi discussed development prospects of Chabahar port in Kazan

Pezeshkian and Modi discussed development prospects of Chabahar port in Kazan

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Kazan on October 22. The meeting between the two friendly countries during Iran’s first BRICS Summit as an official member since joining the bloc on January 1, Intellinews reports.   During their bilateral meeting, both leaders emphasised the importance of strengthening cooperation within…

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Moldova successfully conducted elections and a constitutional referendum, despite facing a hybrid war Borrell

Moldova successfully conducted elections and a constitutional referendum, despite facing a hybrid war Borrell

Josep Borrell, High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy referred to the latest presidential election and referendum in Moldova.    “Moldovan authorities successfully conducted elections and a constitutional referendum, despite facing a hybrid war from Russia and its proxies.   We are committed to continue to support Moldova’s resilience, security and…

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European Parliament to assess political situation in Azerbaijan

European Parliament to assess political situation in Azerbaijan

On Tuesday, MEPs will debate with the Commission the political and human rights situation in Azerbaijan, followed by a vote on a resolution on Thursday, European Parliament’s press office reports.   “The debate and resolution will also centre on Azerbaijan’s relations with neighbouring Armenia, with the Armenian President Vahagn Khachaturyan recently having stated that a…

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Tens of thousands of people participated in pro-European rally in Tbilisi

Tens of thousands of people participated in pro-European rally in Tbilisi

Tens of thousands of Georgians on Sunday staged a pro-Europe rally, days before parliamentary elections seen as a crucial test for the country’s democracy and its bid for EU membership.   Saturday’s vote will pit an unprecedented alliance of pro-Western opposition forces against the ruling Georgian Dream party, accused by Brussels of shifting towards authoritarianism…

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Fethullah Gulen died in USA

Fethullah Gulen died in USA

Turkish Muslim preacher Fethullah Gulen, who Ankara says was behind a 2016 failed coup, has died in the United States where he was based, Reuters reported citing Turkish media and a website associated with Gulen. He was 83. Gulen built a powerful Islamic movement in Turkey and beyond but spent his later years accused of…

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Turkish FM Hakan Fidan warns of Israeli attempts to draw Iran into war

Turkish FM Hakan Fidan warns of Israeli attempts to draw Iran into war

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan made significant statements regarding the escalating tensions in the Middle East during a joint press conference held with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araqchi. Fidan’s remarks focused on Israel’s actions and their potential consequences for regional stability.    “Our region is facing an extremely great threat. Israel, which continues genocide in…

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It is the beginning of the

It is the beginning of the

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday was “the beginning of the day after Hamas,” after confirming the death of the Islamist group’s leader and Yahya Sinwar, mastermind of the Oct. 7 attacks, EFE reports.   “Hamas will no longer rule Gaza (…) this is the beginning of the day after Hamas, and this is…

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Italy’s PM to visit Lebanon

Italy’s PM to visit Lebanon

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said she plans to visit Lebanon on Oct. 18, just days after Israeli forces attacked U.N. bases in the country, drawing anger from many EU capitals, including Rome, Reuters reports.   The U.N. peacekeeping mission known as UNIFIL is stationed in southern Lebanon to monitor hostilities along the demarcation line…

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