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Singapore president scheduled for first state visit to Sweden
Singapore announced that President Tharman Shanmugaratnam will visit Sweden from October 17 to 21, the first state visit there by a Singaporean president. It…
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Swiss–UK strategic dialogue examines security and European ties
Switzerland and the UK held their annual strategic dialogue in Bern on October 16, led by Alexandre Fasel and Stewart Wood. Bilateral relations and…
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Fidan to attend OIC foreign ministers' meeting in Baghdad
Türkiye announced on October 16 that Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will attend the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers in Baghdad on October 17–18.
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Saudi and Syrian ministers discuss ties and regional security
Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan and Syrian counterpart Asaad Al-Shaibani met in Riyadh on October 16 to discuss ties and regional challenges, Arab…
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Aoun and Qatari prime minister discuss stability and energy
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun received Qatar's prime minister and foreign minister, Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, in Beirut on October 16, QNA reported.
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Jordan and Australia discuss cooperation and regional de-escalation
Talks in Canberra addressed economic and defence ties alongside humanitarian assistance.
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The Hague prepares to host UNESCO forum against racism
The fifth global forum is scheduled for 29–30 October, bringing together officials, researchers and civil society.
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Luanda Biennale puts water governance at the heart of peacebuilding
Angola, the African Union and UNESCO will convene discussions on 22–23 October.
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Security Council extends Haiti sanctions for another year
The reported decision also extends the supporting panel of experts for 13 months.
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