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Ilia II, patriarch who led Georgian Church out of the Soviet Union, dies at 93
March 17 (Reuters) – The spiritual leader of the Georgian Orthodox Church for just shy of half a century, Ilia II oversaw its transformation from an institution repressed under the […]
Morocco keeps benchmark interest rate unchanged at 2.25 pct
RABAT, March 17 (Xinhua) — Morocco’s central bank, Bank Al-Maghrib, on Tuesday decided to keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 2.25 percent following its first quarterly meeting of 2026. […]
Cubans clamor for dialogue with Trump, not confrontation
HAVANA, March 17 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump has offered competing narratives on Cuba: one of dialogue with the longtime rival, one of confrontation. Read full story Date: 18 […]
Interview: China’s openness, tech drive create opportunities for KION: CEO
FRANKFURT, March 17 (Xinhua) — China’s commitment to openness and the development of new quality productive forces is creating fresh opportunities for multinational companies such as KION Group, a leading […]
Chile begins construction of anti-migration trenches at Peru border
SANTIAGO, March 17 (Reuters) – Chile’s new right-wing government has begun deploying heavy machinery to dig trenches along its northern border with Peru, moving to deliver on President Jose Antonio […]
Interview: China’s zero-tariff treatment to boost ties with Africa, says Guinea-Bissau analyst
BISSAU, March 17 (Xinhua) — China’s decision to eliminate tariffs on products from 53 African countries marks a structural shift in bilateral relations and will further strengthen South-South cooperation, Afonso […]
France and Germany to discuss troubled fighter project, sources say
BERLIN/PARIS, March 17 (Reuters) – Leaders of France and Germany will discuss the crisis-hit FCAS fighter programme on the sidelines of a European Union summit on Wednesday, two people familiar […]
Peru’s prime minister resigns weeks before elections
LIMA, March 17 (Reuters) – Peruvian Prime Minister Denisse Miralles has resigned, the president’s office said on Tuesday, just weeks ahead of general elections scheduled for April 12. Read full […]
Ethiopia’s financial system achieves “remarkable growth” despite global challenges: central bank
ADDIS ABABA, March 17 (Xinhua) — National Bank of Ethiopia said Tuesday that Ethiopia’s financial system remained stable and recorded “remarkable growth” during the 2024/2025 fiscal year despite a challenging […]
Uganda reintroduces rhinos to Kidepo valley after 40 years
KAMPALA, March 17 (Xinhua) — Uganda on Tuesday launched a phased relocation of southern white rhinos to Kidepo Valley National Park in the country’s northeast, marking their return more than […]