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Turkey’s Erdogan accuses UN of failing to stop Gaza bloodshed

Ankara, May 29 (UNI) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan lashed out at the United Nations on Wednesday for failing to stop the bloodshed in the southern Gaza city of Rafah, saying the spirit of the UN was dead.
"What use is the UN if you cannot stop a genocide? What use are these buildings if the fate of the world rests in the hands of five countries? The UN cannot even protect its own staff. The spirit of the UN is dead," Erdogan said in parliament.
He drew attention to the fact that that the majority of UN members states recognize Palestine.
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24 Mar 2025 | 7:01 PM

Colombo (Sri Lanka), Mar 24 (UNI) The Sri Lanka Navy seized a smuggled stock of cardamom, shampoo and cosmetic cream packets from a dinghy and arrested three persons at Thalvupadu beach in Mannar on Sunday.

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Afghan central bank to auction 15 mln USD to stabilize local currency

Afghan central bank to auction 15 mln USD to stabilize local currency

24 Mar 2025 | 4:25 PM

Kabul, Mar 24 (UNI) Afghanistan's central bank announced Monday that it will put on auction 15 million U.S. dollars on Tuesday in a bid to maintain the stability of the national currency, the afghani.

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French FM to visit China

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24 Mar 2025 | 4:17 PM

Beijing, Mar 24 (UNI) French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot will visit China from March 27 to 28, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson announced on Monday.

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US, Russia start fresh talks in Saudi Arabia

24 Mar 2025 | 3:56 PM

Riyadh, Mar 24 (UNI) U.S. and Russian delegations began a new round of talks in Saudi Arabia on Monday, eyeing a Ukraine settlement and Black Sea ceasefire deal before securing a broader agreement.

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China refutes claims of former Philippine president Duterte seeking asylum

24 Mar 2025 | 3:31 PM

Beijing, Mar 24 (UNI) A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Monday that China has never received any asylum application from former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte or his family.

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