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Turkish foreign minister to meet US Secretary of State Blinken for talks

Turkish foreign minister to meet US Secretary of State Blinken for talks

Hakan Fidan, along ministerial committee assigned by joint Arab-Islamic extraordinary summit, will hold talks in Washington, DC

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Michael Tomlinson named as UK's new minister for illegal migration
07.12.2023

Michael Tomlinson named as UK's new minister for illegal migration

Appointment comes following resignation of Robert Jenrick as immigration minister

Azerbaijan, Armenia agree on release of detainees in landmark agreement towards peace
07.12.2023

Azerbaijan, Armenia agree on release of detainees in landmark agreement towards peace

32 Armenian, 2 Azerbaijani soldiers released as both sides sees ‘historical chance to achieve long-awaited peace in region,’ says joint statement

British lawmakers slam government for not tackling rising Islamophobia
07.12.2023

British lawmakers slam government for not tackling rising Islamophobia

Statistics show that there have been 7-fold increase in Islamophobic attacks since war in Gaza began in early October

UN chief will remain in post 'until end of his mandate,' says spokesman
07.12.2023

UN chief will remain in post 'until end of his mandate,' says spokesman

'You can expect the Secretary-General to be at work tomorrow, and until the end of his mandate,' says Stephane Dujarric

UK summons Russian ambassador over tapping on British politicians
07.12.2023

UK summons Russian ambassador over tapping on British politicians

Lawmakers, lords, government officials and journalists were allegedly targeted in attempts to ‘meddle in British politics,’ says minister