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Ghana temporarily suspends fuel taxes to ease price pressure


Ghana’s government will temporarily suspend part of its taxes and levies on fuel in an effort to curb rising petrol and diesel prices, government spokesperson Felix…

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No fees for Hormuz Strait transit, says Iranian official


No official fees have been introduced for vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, according to Iranian officials, amid recent speculation circulating online….

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Lithuanian PM explores UNESCO-listed Icherisheher on official trip to Baku


Lithuanian Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė has toured Baku’s historic Old City during an official visit to Azerbaijan, receiving a guided introduction to the capital’s…

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EU approves defence funding for Czech republic, France under SAFE program


The Council of the European Union has approved financial assistance for the Czech Republic and France under the EU initiative (SAFE) aimed at strengthening defence…

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Turkish delegation praises Azerbaijan’s wartime resilience in Baku visit


A delegation from the Azerbaijan–Türkiye–Northern Cyprus interparliamentary friendship group has visited the Victory Park in Baku, a Turkish lawmaker said. Shamil…

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Iran sets conditions for negotiations, cites 10-point framework agreement


Iran’s proposed 10-point plan has been agreed as the basis for negotiations, Deputy Foreign Minister Majdi Takht Ravanchi said, Iran International reports. “We have…

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Israel eliminates militants behind planned attacks on troops in Gaza


The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) conducted targeted strikes against individuals who were allegedly preparing imminent attacks on Israeli troops, the military said….

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Germany suspends controversial travel permission rule for men


German Ministry of Defence has temporarily suspended the requirement for Bundeswehr approval for long-term travel abroad for men aged 17 to 45, Die Welt reports….

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Azerbaijan border guards receive berets following rapid response training course


A ceremony was held at a military unit of the State Border Service for servicemen who successfully completed the “Çevikçi” rapid response forces training course….

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Lebanon PM heads to Washington after Israel pushes direct talks


Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam is set to travel to Washington in the coming days after Israel requested direct negotiations with Beirut, a Lebanese government…