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Putin, Iranian president discuss Middle East situation by phone
Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone conversation Tuesday with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to discuss the situation in the Middle East, the Kremlin said in a statement.
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Chinese programs to be aired on Ethiopian TV to promote cultural ties
A total of 18 Chinese TV programs will be screened on Fana, a leading Ethiopian media platform, over the coming weeks in March, to promote cultural exchanges between China and Ethiopia. This decision was announced at a launch ceremony at the headquarters of Fana Media Corporation (FMC) Tuesday in
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Zelensky says next round of trilateral t...
Zelensky says next round of trilateral talks may be held next week
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Tuesday that the United States has proposed holding another round of talks involving Ukraine, the United States and Russia next week.
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South Africa's economy recovery remains ...
South Africa's economy recovery remains 'slow and uneven,' warns expert
Though South Africa's economy grew by 1.1 percent in 2025, an economist warned Tuesday that the pace of expansion remains "slow and uneven" amid persistent structural challenges.
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BioNTech founders to leave, launch new c...
BioNTech founders to leave, launch new company
The founders of German vaccine maker BioNTech will step down to launch a new biotechnology company focused on next-generation mRNA medicines, the company said on Tuesday.
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Iran to use missiles, submarines to stop...
Iran to use missiles, submarines to stop US fleet from escorting ships passing through Hormuz Strait: IRGC official
Iran will use missiles and submarines to stop movement of the fleet of the United States and its allies passing through the Strait of Hormuz, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' Navy Commander Alireza Tangsiri said Tuesday in a post on social media platform X, dismissing previous US claims that
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Shots fired at US consulate in Canada's ...
Shots fired at US consulate in Canada's Toronto
Toronto police said Tuesday they are investigating a shooting at the U.S. consulate and searching for two suspects linked to the incident in Canada's largest city.
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Iran says launches drone attacks on Israel's military, satellite data reception centers
Iran's army said Tuesday its forces used suicide drones to strike a weapons manufacturing facility and a satellite intelligence reception center in Israel's Haifa earlier in the day.
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Hormuz shipping disruptions raise concer...
Hormuz shipping disruptions raise concerns about ripple effects: UN report
Recent disruptions to maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz have raised concerns about potential ripple effects on energy markets, maritime transport and global supply chains, the United Nations Trade and Development (UNCTAD) said on Tuesday.
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Middle East tensions, flight cancellatio...
Middle East tensions, flight cancellations hit BiH tourism
Escalating tensions in the Middle East and the cancellation of flights to the region are affecting tourist flows to Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), the Federal News Agency of BiH (FENA) reported on Tuesday.
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About 140 US troops wounded since US-Isr...
About 140 US troops wounded since US-Israeli strikes on Iran: Pentagon
A Pentagon spokesman said Tuesday that about 140 U.S. troops have been wounded, including eight seriously injured since the United States and Israel launched joint military attacks on Iran on Feb. 28.
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Russian consulate in Iran's Isfahan damaged amid conflict: spokesperson
The Russian Consulate General in the Iranian city of Isfahan was damaged as a result of an attack on a nearby gubernatorial office, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said Tuesday.
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Iranian, Egyptian FMs discuss regional d...
Iranian, Egyptian FMs discuss regional developments
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi and his Egyptian counterpart, Badr Abdelatty, spoke Tuesday about the latest developments in West Asia, emphasizing both security concerns and diplomatic efforts.
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UAE defense ministry says intercepts new...
UAE defense ministry says intercepts new missiles, drones targeting Dubai
The UAE Ministry of Defense said early Wednesday that its air defense systems were responding to incoming missile and drone threats originating from Iran.
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