Former Kyrgyz security chief questioned over alleged coup attempt
Former security chief Kamchybek Tashiev has been questioned in connection with an alleged attempt to seize power by force, Kyrgyz lawyer Sherdor Ab...
Russian President Vladimir Putin described Moscow’s relations with Baghdad as historically strong and unbroken during a meeting with Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid in Turkmenistan.
Speaking at the talks, Putin said, “I fully agree with you: our relations are deep and long-standing. And throughout their entire history, there has never been a dark moment.” He stressed that, despite regional turbulence, Russia has consistently supported Iraq’s territorial integrity and maintained close ties.
Rashid called for a fresh boost in cooperation, specifically requesting Russian assistance in advanced technologies. “We seek your support in this area, particularly in mechanical engineering, infrastructure development and agriculture,” he said, pointing to the long-standing presence of Iraqi engineers in Russian universities.
The Iraqi president also accepted an invitation from Putin to visit Russia with a ministerial delegation, aiming to expand economic collaboration and strengthen political coordination between the two countries.
President Donald Trump said on Sunday Iran could telephone if it wants to negotiate an end to their two-month war. Tehran said the U.S. should remove obstacles to a deal, including its blockade of Iran's ports. Meanwhile Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrives in St Petersburg for talks.
Tensions between the United States and Iran remain high after a U.S. official said President Donald Trump was unhappy with a proposal from Tehran that does not deal with its nuclear programme. Washington is insisting that any talks must address Iran’s nuclear activities.
Speaking during a White House state dinner for the British monarch’s state visit to Washington on Tuesday, President Donald Trump said that the U.S. has "militarily defeated" Tehran and that King Charles III did not want Iran to have a nuclear weapon. However, Charles did not mention the Iran war.
The death toll from a train collision near Indonesia’s capital Jakarta rose to 14 women on Tuesday (28 April), with 84 people injured, after rescuers completed efforts to free passengers trapped in the wreckage, the state rail operator said.
Mexican special forces arrested Audias Flores, known as “El Jardinero”, a senior commander of the powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), during an operation in the western state of Nayarit, Security Minister Omar García Harfuch said on Monday (27 April).
Reversing a decade of restrictions, New South Wales has opened new areas for gas exploration in its remote west. The move reflects growing concern over future energy supply across Australia’s east coast.
Travel demand across China is expected to remain robust during the upcoming five-day Labour Day holiday starting 1 May.
Start your day informed with the AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top stories for the 29th of April, covering the latest developments you need to know.
Mali’s military leader, Assimi Goita, has said the situation is “under control” in his first public remarks since a wave of coordinated attacks shook the country last weekend.
Police arrested an 89-year-old suspected of wounding five people in two separate gun attacks in Athens on Tuesday, the Greek Citizens' Protection Ministry said on Tuesday (28 April).
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