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South Korea and Kazakhstan Forge Nuclear Energy and Mineral Cooperation Pact
Seoul: South Korea and Kazakhstan have entered into a memorandum of understanding focused on the peaceful use of nuclear energy, as their leaders have agreed
Belgium Delays Decision on Eurovision Participation Due to Concerns Over Israel
Brussels: Belgium’s public broadcaster VRT has postponed its decision on whether to participate in next year’s Eurovision Song Contest, citing ongoing talks with the European
Human Rights Groups Urge EU to Ban Trade with Israeli Settlements
Brussels: Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International have issued a call to the European Union to implement a ban on trade with illegal Israeli settlements
Cuba Blames US for ‘Devastating Humanitarian Consequences’ on Island Nation
Havana: Cuba accused the US on Monday of causing ‘devastating humanitarian consequences’ on the island nation through economic sanctions and pressure on its foreign trade.
Escalation of Fighting in Yemen Disrupts Education for Over 137,000 Children: UNICEF
Ankara: More than 137,000 school-aged children in Yemen are facing major disruptions to their education amid the ongoing conflict, UNICEF said Monday. The UN children’s
Iran Issues Passive Defense Plan for 3 Scenarios, Including Full-Scale War
Tehran: Iran’s Armed Forces General Staff has issued a nationwide passive defense directive outlining preparations for three possible scenarios: the end of war, a ceasefire,
Swiss Upper House Approves Mercosur Trade Deal and Allocates $646M for Farmers
Ankara: Switzerland’s Council of States, the upper house of parliament, has approved a free trade agreement with the Mercosur bloc by a significant margin of