live U.S. Embassy in Baghdad targeted by rockets and drones: Middle East conflict - 17 March
The U.S. Embassy in the Iraqi capital Baghdad came under fire from rockets and drones early on Tuesday (17 March), as the the Middle East conf...
On April 11, the opening ceremony of the "Antalya Diplomacy Forum" was held in Antalya, Türkiye.
The President of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, and First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva attended the event.
The forum began with an opening speech by Türkiye's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, who emphasized the significance of the event and highlighted the participation of high-level guests.
Following that, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan took the stage. He stressed the importance of discussing the global problems currently facing the world and addressed the role of the forum in this regard.
It is worth noting that the "Antalya Diplomacy Forum" is one of the leading platforms in the world for discussions on global challenges and finding solutions. More than 20 heads of state and government, over 70 ministers, and more than 450 high-level representatives from 140 countries are participating in the forum.
Throughout the event, more than 50 discussions will be held in various formats, covering a wide geographic range from the Middle East to the Asia-Pacific region, from Africa to Latin America. Key global issues such as climate change, food security, digitalization, and artificial intelligence will be at the center of the debates.
The other evening, I was fuelling my car at a petrol station in Kenya’s capital. It was one of those small moments most motorists barely notice. The attendant filled the tank, I glanced at the pump price, paid, and drove off.
President Trump called on countries to assist in reopening the Strait of Hormuz, while Starmer said the UK is working with allies to restore navigation and stabilise oil markets. It comes as a strike near Iraq’s western border killed several Hashed al-Shaabi fighters, raising regional tensions.
Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top news stories for the 15 March, covering the latest developments you need to know.
Top U.S. and Chinese economic officials launched a new round of talks in Paris on Sunday (15 March) to resolve issues in their trade truce. The discussions aim to smooth the way for U.S. President Donald Trump’s visit to Beijing to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping at the end of March.
The process of evacuating foreign diplomats and citizens from Iran to Azerbaijan through the Astara state border crossing continues on Sunday (15 March), ensuring smooth and efficient transit for those arriving.
Afghanistan has accused Pakistan of killing at least 400 people and injuring 250 others in an air strike on a drug treatment centre in Kabul on Monday night (16 March).
The U.S. Embassy in the Iraqi capital Baghdad came under fire from rockets and drones early on Tuesday (17 March), as the the Middle East conflict enters its 18th day.
Governments around the world are responding cautiously to U.S. President Donald Trump’s call for countries to send naval ships to the Strait of Hormuz to protect commercial shipping and help restore the flow of global oil supplies.
Kyrgyzstan lawmaker Shairbek Tashiev has resigned from parliament after being questioned by investigators. The Central Election Commission confirmed it has formally terminated his parliamentary mandate.
Kazakhstan’s next presidential election will be held in 2029 in line with the Constitution, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said after voting in a referendum on a draft new Constitution amid debate over whether the reforms could signal a future transfer of power.
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