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UN chief welcomes Iran’s re-opening of Hormuz Strait for commercial ships
United Nations, April 18 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has welcomed Iran’s announcement that the Strait of Hormuz is completely…
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‘Positive news’: Australian PM welcomes Strait of Hormuz reopening
Sydney, April 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Saturday that Australia welcomes the reopening of the Strait of…
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High debt ties Philippines’ hands in response to energy crisis: IMF
Jakarta, April 18 (IANS) The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has called on the Philippines to adopt a more targeted fiscal…
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Indonesia explores energy cooperation with Russia
Jakarta, April 18 (IANS) Indonesia is exploring potential energy cooperation with Russia, including plans to develop oil refineries and storage…
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DR Congo govt-rebels peace talks see progress
Kinshasa, April 18 (IANS) The government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the March 23 Movement (M23)…
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Displaced Lebanese people begin returning despite danger warnings: UN
United Nations, April 18 (IANS) Following the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, thousands of the 1.2 million people displaced in southern Lebanon are…
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Air Canada to suspend some flights to US over jet fuel costs
Ottawa, April 18 (IANS) Air Canada has announced it will suspend service on several routes to the United States due…
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South Korea’s Oppn party nominates incumbent Oh Se-hoon as candidate for Seoul mayor
Seoul, April 18 (IANS) South Korea’s main opposition People Power Party (PPP) said on Saturday it has chosen incumbent Seoul…
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UN chief urges future guided by rule of law, not raw power
United Nations, April 18 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called on the international community to choose a future governed…
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US extends waiver on Russian oil shipments till May 16 amid global concerns
Washington, April 18 (IANS) The United States Department of the Treasury has extended a waiver permitting the delivery and sale…
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