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Iran welcomes desire of Armenia, Azerbaijan to conclude peace treaty – Foreign Ministry

14 Mar 2025 | 2:48 PM

Tehran, Mar 14 (UNI) Iran welcomes the desire of Armenia and Azerbaijan to conclude a peace treaty, this is an important step towards establishing peace, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baqaei said on Friday.

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U.S. ramps up sanctions on Russia's oil, gas, banking sectors

14 Mar 2025 | 2:44 PM

Washington, Mar 14 (UNI) The United States is tightening restrictions on Russia's oil, gas and banking sectors by limiting their access to U.S. payment systems, according to CBC News.

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Myanmar to compete in 2025 Sepak Takraw World Cup

14 Mar 2025 | 2:40 PM

Yangon, Mar 14 (UNI) Myanmar will compete in the 2025 Sepak Takraw World Cup in Bihar, India from March 20 to 25, the Myanmar Sepak Takraw Federation said Friday.

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600 Afghan drug users reintegrate with families after recovery

14 Mar 2025 | 1:24 PM

Kabul, Mar 14 (UNI) At least 600 drug users have recovered and reintegrated with their families after receiving medical treatment in a rehabilitation center in south Afghanistan's Kandahar province, the local media outlet TOLOnews reported on Friday.

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China ready to defend principles of non-alignment with Russia, Iran – Wang Yi

14 Mar 2025 | 1:22 PM

Beijing, Mar 14 (UNI) China is ready to defend the principles of non-alignment with Russia and Iran and not targeting third parties in order to return to negotiations as soon as possible, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Friday.

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Türkiye kills 24 Kurdish militants in Syria, Iraq over past week: ministry

14 Mar 2025 | 11:38 AM

Ankara, Mar 14 (UNI) Turkish forces killed 24 Kurdish militants in cross-border operations in northern Iraq and northern Syria over the past week, Türkiye's Defense Ministry announced on Thursday.

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Israeli army launches airstrikes on E. Lebanon's Bekaa

14 Mar 2025 | 11:35 AM

Beirut/Jerusalem, Mar 14 (UNI) The Israeli army on Thursday launched multiple airstrikes in eastern Lebanon's Bekaa region, according to Lebanese and Israeli sources.

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Putin, Saudi Crown Prince discussed OPEC+ cooperation - Kremlin

Putin, Saudi Crown Prince discussed OPEC+ cooperation - Kremlin

14 Mar 2025 | 11:33 AM

Moscow, Mar 14 (UNI) Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke by phone with Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, the Kremlin said in a statement.

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U.S. ramps up sanctions on Russia's oil, gas, banking sectors

14 Mar 2025 | 11:30 AM

Washington, Mar 14 (UNI) The United States is tightening restrictions on Russia's oil, gas and banking sectors by limiting their access to U.S. payment systems, according to CBC News.

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Japanese PM Ishiba's cabinet disapproval rises to 44 pct: poll

14 Mar 2025 | 11:29 AM

Tokyo, Mar 14 (UNI) The disapproval rate for Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's cabinet rose 4.0 percentage points from the previous month to 44.1 percent in March, the highest level since the launch of his administration in October last year, according to a Jiji Press survey.

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S. Korea's import price falls in February

14 Mar 2025 | 11:27 AM

Seoul, Mar 14 (UNI) Price for imported goods to South Korea fell in February due to cheaper crude oil and the local currency's appreciation versus the U.S. dollar, central bank data showed Friday.

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Former Philippine President Duterte to appear at ICC for 1st time on Mar 14 - Court

Former Philippine President Duterte to appear at ICC for 1st time on Mar 14 - Court

14 Mar 2025 | 11:18 AM

Manila, Mar 14 (UNI) Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte will make his first appearance at the International Criminal Court (ICC) on March 14, the court said.

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EU egg prices hit record high amid bird flu - Eurostat

14 Mar 2025 | 10:51 AM

Moscow, Mar 14 (UNI) Wholesale prices for chicken eggs in the European Union have risen to 268.5 euros ($291) per 100 kilograms (220 lbs), hitting a historical maximum amid the spread of bird flu, according to data from the European Statistical Office (Eurostat).

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Russia, China, Iran to discuss Iranian nuclear program in Beijing

14 Mar 2025 | 10:44 AM

Moscow, Mar 14 (UNI) Deputy foreign ministers of Russia, China and Iran will meet in Beijing on Friday to discuss the Iranian nuclear program.

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US to supply upgraded GLSDB bombs to Ukraine - Reports

14 Mar 2025 | 10:41 AM

Washington, Mar 14 (UNI) The United States is set to resume supplies of long-range bombs known as Ground-Launched Small Diameter Bombs (GLSDB) to Ukraine after they were upgraded to counter Russian jamming, Reuters reported, citing sources.

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