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May 14, 2025

Russia ready to resume direct talks with Ukraine Thursday in Istanbul

The official said the Russian delegation in Istanbul would discuss political and technical issues, and its composition would be determined based on this.

Putin and Zelensky
May 13, 2025

Trump lands in Saudi Arabia for first multi-day trip

President Donald Trump arrived in Riyadh on Tuesday for his first multi-day foreign trip since he returned to the White House earlier this year.

Trump in Saudi
May 12, 2025

Ceasefire: Zelensky looks forward to meeting Putin in Türkiye on Thursday

“I’ll be waiting for Putin in Türkiye on Thursday. Personally,” said Mr Zelensky. “I hope that this time the Russians will not look for excuses.”

Putin and Zelensky in military camouflage
May 9, 2025

EU foreign ministers show support for Ukraine on Europe Day 

Europe Day is celebrated on May 9, commemorates the 1950 Schuman Declaration, which laid the foundation for the European Union.

EU foreign ministers
May 8, 2025

President Lai urges unity as Taiwan holds first event to mark WWII end

Mr Lai’s speech took place a day before Russian President Vladimir Putin’s May 9 Victory Day parade, attended by Chinese leader Xi Jinping.

President Lai Ching-te's nationwide address
May 6, 2025
Poland
April 25, 2025

Ethiopia urges African countries to build capacity for disease prevention

As part of a collaborative effort to modernise Ethiopia’s health system, Russia handed the ministry a state-of-the-art mobile laboratory.

Mekdes Daba
April 24, 2025

UN Resolution: Russia hails Nigeria’s anti-Nazism position

Russia has hailed Nigeria for its support in the United Nations’ adoption of a resolution aimed at combating the glorification of Nazism.

Bola Tinubu and Vladimir Putin
April 15, 2025

Africa’s gas consumption hit 183 billion cubic metres: Report

The report said Algeria and Egypt, representing over 60 per cent of the regional market, were the primary drivers of this growth.

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