Close Slovenia election pits reform agenda against conservative shift
Slovenia heads to the polls on Sunday (22 March) in a closely contested race between incumbent Prime Minister Robert Golob and right-w...
Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif is set to begin an official visit to Türkiye on April 22, where he will hold extensive discussions with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on enhancing bilateral relations and exchanging views on regional and global developments.
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the visit will further solidify the strong ties between the two countries, which share a deep-rooted history of cooperation and mutual respect. As long-standing allies and strategic partners, Pakistan and Türkiye have maintained regular high-level exchanges, reflecting their exceptional relationship.
The two nations also have established leadership-level mechanisms, including the High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council (HLSCC), to foster coordination on a wide range of issues. The 7th session of the HLSCC, co-chaired by President Erdogan and Prime Minister Sharif, was held in Islamabad earlier this year, marking the continued strength of their partnership.
The upcoming visit is seen as a continuation of this robust dialogue, emphasizing both countries' commitment to further elevate their multifaceted cooperation. The discussions are expected to focus on deepening collaboration across various sectors, including trade, defense, and regional security.
U.S. President Donald Trump said Israel struck Iran’s South Pars gas field without U.S. or Qatari involvement, and warned that any Iranian attack on Qatar would prompt massive retaliation. The comments come as regional tensions soar after Tehran fired missiles at Gulf energy sites.
Israel reportedly launched a fresh wave of attacks on Iran on Friday (20 March), a day after U.S. President Donald Trump told it not to repeat its strikes on Iranian natural gas infrastructure, which sharply escalated the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran.
Carlos Ray “Chuck” Norris, the martial artist, actor and cultural icon best known for his roles in action films and the long-running CBS series Walker, Texas Ranger, has died at the age of 86.
Transport groups across the Philippines launched a nationwide strike on Thursday in protest against rising oil prices. The action affected 15 to 20 protest centres in Metro Manila, with similar demonstrations taking place across several major provinces.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has refused to lift his opposition to a €90 billion ($104 billion) European Union loan to help Ukraine keep up its fight against Russia’s invasion, following a meeting of EU leaders in Brussels on Thursday (19 March).
Slovenia heads to the polls on Sunday (22 March) in a closely contested race between incumbent Prime Minister Robert Golob and right-wing former Prime Minister Janez Janša.
Iceland could reopen talks on joining the European Union after a 13-year pause, as shifting security concerns and renewed economic debate bring EU membership back to the centre of national politics.
Italy will vote on 22 and 23 March in a judicial reform referendum that could reshape the justice system and test Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s political strength ahead of the 2027 general election.
Start your day informed with the AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top stories for 21 March, covering the latest developments you need to know.
A U.S. federal arts body has approved the design of a 24-karat gold commemorative coin featuring President Donald Trump, on Thursday (19 March) paving the way for its release as part of celebrations marking the country’s 250th anniversary on 4 July.
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