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Russia to open €3 billion credit line for North-South Transport Corridor, says Iranian minister

Tehran, Nov 20 (UNI) Iran’s Minister of Roads and Urban Development Mohammad Eslami said Russia has decided to open a €3 billion credit line to finance the international North-South Transport Corridor (NSTC) which connects India to Russia via Iran.
Iranian minister will be travelling to Russia to discuss Tehran-Moscow cooperation in the railroad industry within the framework of the NSTC.
The minister said " Russia has agreed to open a €3 billion credit line for development of the major railroad corridor projec, Tasnim news agency reported.
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Singapore's oppn leader pleads not guilty to charges of lying to parl

19 Mar 2024 | 12:13 PM

Singapore, Mar 19 (UNI) Singapore's leader of the opposition and chief of the Workers' Party, Pritam Singh, pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to charges of lying to a parliament committee, according to a statement issued on his social media.

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Ankara ready to meet with Syrian govt

19 Mar 2024 | 12:04 PM

Ankara, Mar 19 (UNI) Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said Ankara is ready to meet with the Syrian government.

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EU preparing to impose tariffs on grain imports from Russia, Belarus

19 Mar 2024 | 11:48 AM

Brussels, Mar 19 (UNI) The European Union is planning to levy tariffs on grain imports from Russia and Belarus, with the European Commission intending to charge 95 euros ($103.24) per tonne on cereals from these countries, the Financial Times newspaper reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the plans.

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Airlines operating to SL reach pre-pandemic figures

19 Mar 2024 | 11:37 AM

Colombo, Mar 19 (UNI) The number of airlines operating in Sri Lanka reached pre-pandemic figures, Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Ali Sabry said on Tuesday.

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At least 87 people kidnapped in Nigeria

At least 87 people kidnapped in Nigeria

19 Mar 2024 | 11:20 AM

Abuja, Mar 19 (UNI) At least 87 people, including women and children, were kidnapped in Kaduna State in northwestern Nigeria, Nigerian media reported.

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