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OSCE nations agree on first budget in five years, make cuts demanded by US
VIENNA, March 19 (Reuters) – The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), a 57-nation east-west body comprising former Cold War foes, agreed on a budget on Thursday for […]
Initial volumes of emergency oil reserves already released: IEA
PARIS, March 19 (Xinhua) — Initial volumes of oil from emergency reserves have already been available to the market, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said on Thursday, following an agreement […]
At least 11 killed in security operation in northern Mexico
MEXICO CITY, March 19 (Reuters) – At least 11 suspected criminals were killed in northern Mexico, the country’s navy said on Thursday, during a security operation targeting a residence tied […]
Cuba adjusts labor, transport measures to ease energy crisis
HAVANA, March 19 (Xinhua) — Cuba has introduced new labor and transport measures to address the energy crisis stemming from U.S. restrictions, prioritizing worker relocation and essential services, authorities said […]
Roundup: Ramadan in Libya’s Tripoli under mounting economic pressures
TRIPOLI, March 19 (Xinhua) — For the people of Tripoli, Ramadan has carried an unfamiliar weight this year. Economic hardship has dimmed the holy month’s customary warmth, as inflation, cash […]
Mexico invites Spain’s king to World Cup opening match
MEXICO CITY, March 19 (Reuters) – Mexico has invited Spain’s King Felipe VI to attend the World Cup opening match, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Thursday, marking a thawing […]
UK’s Farage would ban mass Muslim prayer events near historic British sites
LONDON, March 19 (Reuters) – Nigel Farage, leader of the Reform UK party, said on Thursday he would ban mass Muslim prayer at historic British sites if elected as prime […]
AC/DC guitarist Stevie Young hospitalized in Buenos Aires
BUENOS AIRES, March 19 (Reuters) – Stevie Young, who plays guitar for legendary Australian rock band AC/DC, has been hospitalized in Argentina’s capital Buenos Aires, but is still expected to […]
Armenia, Türkiye eye power grid interconnection
YEREVAN, March 19 (Xinhua) — Armenia and Türkiye have held discussions on interconnecting their national power grids, news outlet Aysor.am quoted Armenia’s Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure Davit Khudatyan […]
Kenya on high alert ahead of heavy downpours, death toll rises to 73
NAIROBI, March 19 (Xinhua) — The Kenyan government said Thursday that it has deployed multi-agency teams to support rescue operations, assist affected families and restore essential services ahead of heavy […]
