Tag: international politics
Romania and Bulgaria finally fully included in the Schengen area | News in brief
Today, Romania and Bulgaria fully join the Schengen area of European free movement. With the accession, passport checks at common land borders will be removed. This was confirmed in mid-December,…
The foreign ministers of Syria and Egypt discussed security in the Middle East | News in brief
Syrian Foreign Minister Assaad al-Shibani said on Tuesday that he had a telephone conversation with the Egyptian foreign minister Badr Abdelatty with in Middle East security. It was the first…
Argentine judge issues arrest warrant for Nicaraguan president | News in brief
The arrest warrant also applies to President Ortega’s wife, Vice President Rosario Murillo. The president of Nicaragua has been ordered by an Argentine judge Daniel Ortega to be arrested. The…
Öcalan, the Kurdish leader imprisoned in Turkey, seeks reconciliation | News in brief
Founder and long-time leader of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party PKK in Turkey Abdullah Öcalan has made a rare statement from prison and says he is ready to participate in the…
Georgia’s new president took office, the predecessor still claims to be the country’s legitimate leader | News in brief
In Georgia, the country’s new president Mikheil Kavelashvili has taken the oath of office. His predecessor Salome Zurabishvili has agreed to leave the presidential palace, but still claims to be…
Russian Ambassador to China: Chinese President Xi will visit Russia next year | News in brief
According to the Russian ambassador to China, the Chinese president Xi Jinping will visit Russia next year, reported the Russian news agency RIA Novosti. Ambassador Igor Morgulov reportedly told Russian…
Dozens killed in Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan | Foreign countries
Pakistan appears to be stepping up its operations against armed groups in Afghanistan in the border region between the two countries. According to the Afghan Taliban regime, Pakistan has killed…
WP: Biden plans to remember Putin with ‘farewell blow’ | News in brief
According to Washington Post sources, Joe Biden is preparing sanctions that would affect Vladimir Putin’s war chest. Outgoing President of the United States Joe Biden is considering imposing new sanctions…
Syria’s new foreign minister warned Iran against spreading chaos in Syria | News in brief
The supreme leader of Iran called on the youth of Syria on Sunday to rise up against those who caused “insecurity”. Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Syrian Transitional Administration…
In Syria, rebel groups have agreed to disperse and join the country’s army | News in brief
According to the new Syrian regime, the groups will join the country’s army under the Ministry of Defense. 14:19•Updated 14:31 In Syria, the rebel groups have agreed to disperse, says…