UAE says Turkish president’s visit to open new page in bilateral relations

By Anadolu Agency President Erdogan’s visit to Abu Dhabi comes within framework aiming to ensure prosperous future, says diplomatic adviser to UAE president. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s upcoming visit to the United Arab Emirates will open a new page in bilateral relations, a top foreign policy adviser to President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al

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Exclusive: Radical action needed to tackle racial health inequality in NHS, says damning report

NHS staff on a hospital ward. The report’s authors said they had uncovered evidence of ‘persistent’ inequalities that are harming patients’ health. Photograph: Peter Byrne/PA The Guardian By Andrew Gregory Exclusive: Review paints devastating picture of a healthcare system failing minority ethnic patients in England Radical action is needed urgently to tackle “overwhelming” minority ethnic

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Tunisian president cements power over judiciary, opposition organises protest

Tunisia’s President Kais Saied gives a speech at the government’s swearing-in ceremony at the Carthage Palace outside the capital Tunis, Tunisia February 27, 2020. Fethi Belaid/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo By Reuters Tunisia’s president cemented his grip over the judiciary on Sunday with a decree that lets him dismiss judges or block their promotion, helping consolidate

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Egypt: Germany to link arms sales with human rights record

Germany’s foreign minister Annalena Baerbock at a news conference with Egyptian counterpart Sameh Shoukry (not pictured) in Cairo, Egypt, 12 February 2022 (Reuters) By Middle East Eye Germany’s foreign minister Annalena Baerbock said on Saturday that human rights criteria will play a role in her government’s decision to sell arms to allies, including Egypt. Baerbock

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Qatar promises to Somalia rebuilding Somali Airlines-sources say

Photo/Somali Times Somali Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation Duran Ahmed Farah received Qatari Ambassador to Somalia Hassan bin Hamsa Hashem in his office, and discussed a number of issues. The two leaders focused on strengthening cooperation between the governments of Somalia and Qatar, according to Transport and Civil Aviation. Qatar promises to Somalia rebuilding

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Putin accuses Biden for providing ‘false information’ on Ukraine invasion

By Anadolu Agency Russian President Vladimir Putin told his US counterpart he does not understand why the US president “knowingly gave false information on the invasion of Ukraine,” the Kremlin said late Saturday. Speaking to reporters about the more than hour-long telephone call between Putin and Joe Biden, Yury Ushakov, the presidential adviser on foreign

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Informant Roble meets with US Ambassador to Somalia

A Photograph appear on Internet Somali informant Mohamed Hussein Roble met new US Ambassador to Somalia Larry Adre discusses strengthening ties between the two countries. Completing the country’s elections, security and counter-terrorism and the role of the United States. According to Somali officials told Somali Times low life Roble as usual always inform foreign actors

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Turkey to lower taxes on basic foods to fight high inflation

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan: Credit to Photo Anadolu Agency/Murat Kula By Associated Press Turkey’s president announced on Saturday a 7 percentage-point reduction in taxes added to basic food supplies as the country faces rampant inflation. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said value-added tax would be lowered to 1% from 8% on food purchases. His decision

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UK’s Met Police send questionnaire to PM Johnson -No. 10 spokesperson

Britain’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson reacts during a joint news conference with Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki (unseen) in Warsaw, Poland February 10, 2022 following a meeting. Daniel Leal/Pool via REUTERS By Reuters British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has received a questionnaire from the Metropolitan Police and will respond as required, his spokesperson said on

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US ramps up Ukraine warning, says Russia may invade any day

President Joe Biden gives a thumbs up as he walks to board Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House, Friday, Feb. 11, 2022, in Washington to travel to Camp David, Md. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta) By Associated Press The Biden administration on Friday escalated dire warnings of a possibly imminent Russian invasion

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