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Araghchi says seven-day Hormuz proposal remains on the table
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said in Baghdad on October 18 that the seven-day proposal concerning the Strait of Hormuz remained on the table and…
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Morocco dismisses vocational training minister after cabinet appointment
Morocco’s King Mohammed VI approved the dismissal of vocational training minister Madiha Khiyer on October 18, two days after the cabinet’s appointment,…
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Trump endorses Netanyahu ahead of Israeli election
US President Donald Trump publicly endorsed Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of Israel’s election on October 18, linking his support to security and confrontation…
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Lavrov urges political solutions at Russia-GCC dialogue in Manama
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov urged political solutions to regional crises and closer Gulf cooperation at the strategic dialogue in Manama on…
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Oslo hosts third round of Qatar-Norway political consultations
Qatar and Norway held their third round of foreign ministry political consultations in Oslo on October 18, Qatar’s foreign ministry announced.
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UAE president and Saudi defence minister discuss regional security
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman in Abu Dhabi on October 18 to discuss closer…
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Lawrence Wong arrives in Doha for official Qatar visit
Singapore’s Prime Minister and Finance Minister Lawrence Wong arrived in Doha on October 18 for an official visit to Qatar, QNA reported.
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Qatar takes part in OIC foreign ministers meeting in Baghdad
Qatar participated in the 52nd session of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation’s Council of Foreign Ministers in Baghdad, QNA announced on October 18.
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Qatar Shura Council bureau approves next session agenda
Qatar’s Shura Council bureau approved the agenda for the next council session at a meeting chaired by Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim on October 18, QNA reported.
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Qatar Amiri Guard chief meets European Union ambassador
Qatar’s Amiri Guard commander Mohammed bin Sultan Al Suwaidi met EU Ambassador Antonio Maggiore at Barzan camp on October 18, according to QNA.
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Cooper says Britain will maintain pressure on Russia despite US stance
British minister Yvette Cooper said on October 18 that London would keep increasing sanctions pressure on Russia despite Washington’s different position, The…
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South Africa prepares local elections as special voting applications rise
South Africa’s Electoral Commission said in its October 14 readiness update that more than 2.65 million special-vote applications had been approved ahead of…
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