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US funding crackdown on Ukraines biggest church attorney
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Shakhboot bin Nahyan welcomes Secretary-General at Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Netherlands
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Labour-Employment ministry Secy leads Indian delegation at first G20 Employment Working Group Meeting
New Delhi [India], February 19 (ANI): Sumita Dawra, Secretary at the Ministry of Labour and Employment, led the Indian delegation at...
How Realistic Is A European Peace-Keeping Force In Ukraine
Diplomatic efforts to end the war in Ukraine have been turbocharged in recent days, prompting European countries to speak with new...
EU gas imports from Russia soar media
The bloc imported nearly $2 billion worth of the fuel in December, according to data Russian gas purchases by EU member states jumped...
Upcoming US-Russia talks in Saudi Arabia: What we know so far
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Rubio plays down immediate breakthrough on Russia-Ukraine peace
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Spain's Paula Badosa takes 'home'-court win at opener in Dubai
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(SP)ITALY-MILAN-SHORT TRACK SPEED SKATING-ISU WORLD TOUR-MEN'S 500M
(250216) -- MILAN, Feb. 16, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Sun Long (2nd R) of China celebrates victory after the men's 500m final A at the ISU Short...
(SP)ITALY-MILAN-SHORT TRACK SPEED SKATING-ISU WORLD TOUR-MEN'S 1500M
(250216) -- MILAN, Feb. 16, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Jens van't Wout (R) of the Netherlands competes during the men's 1500m final A at the...
(SP)ITALY-MILAN-SHORT TRACK SPEED SKATING-ISU WORLD TOUR-WOMEN'S 3000M RELAY
(250216) -- MILAN, Feb. 16, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Xandra Velzeboer of the Netherlands celebrates victory after the women's 3000m relay final...
UAE Ambassador presents credentials to King of Netherlands
THE HAGUE, 1st February, 2025 (WAM) -- Ameirah Obaid AlHefeiti presented her credentials as the Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates...
RAK Ruler receives Consul-General of Netherlands
RAS AL KHAIMAH, 23rd January, 2025 (WAM) -- H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah,...
UAE President, Dutch Prime Minister discuss bilateral cooperation, regional developments
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Hungary Says European Leaders Aim to Prevent Ukraine Truce
TEHRAN (Tasnim) Hungarys foreign minister said European leaders meeting in Paris on Monday to discuss Washingtons shock policy shift...
Economic Watch: China doubles down on boosting appeal to foreign investment
BEIJING, Feb. 20 (Xinhua) -- Amid simmering global trade tensions and a surge in protectionism, China is ramping up efforts to expand...
PSV knocks Juventus out of Champions League after extra time
THE HAGUE, Feb. 19 (Xinhua) -- PSV Eindhoven secured a dramatic 3-1 extra-time victory over Juventus on Wednesday, overturning a one-goal...
Midweek European results increase Spain's chances of fifth Champions League spot
MADRID, Feb. 14 (Xinhua) -- The week of play-offs in the UEFA Champions League, Europa League and Conference League has been good news...
China's Sun wins 500m gold at short track speed skating Milano 2026 test event
MILAN, Feb. 15 (Xinhua) -- Chinese skater Sun Long claimed the gold medal in the men's 500 meters with a time of 40.777 seconds at...
Conceicao goal sees Juventus edge Inter in Serie A
ROME, Feb. 16 (Xinhua) -- Juventus registered its fourth consecutive win in all competitions, beating Inter Milan 1-0 at the Allianz...
Armed intruder of Dutch parliament building suspected of terrorist motive
THE HAGUE, Feb. 18 (Xinhua) -- An 18-year-old Dutch man who entered the Dutch parliament building last week armed with a knife is suspected...
China launches pioneering underwater intelligent computing cluster in Hainan
HAIKOU, Feb. 19 (Xinhua) -- China has activated a groundbreaking underwater intelligent computing cluster off the coast of its southernmost...
3rd LD Writethru-Xinhua Headlines: U.S., Russia agree to improve ties, work on ending Ukraine conflict
RIYADH, Feb. 18 (Xinhua) -- The United States and Russia have agreed to work on a path to ending the conflict in Ukraine and improve...
Italian police seize 788 kg of cocaine in major drug bust
ROME, Feb. 18 (Xinhua) -- Italian finance police seized a record 788 kg of cocaine in a large-scale anti-drug operation on Tuesday,...
Roundup: Trkiye cracks down on deadly bootleg booze
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Belgium's renewable energy production declines for first time since 2016
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PSG draws to play Liverpool in Champions League last 16
Paris Saint-Germain will face Liverpool in the last 16 of the Champions League, a draw showed Friday. The two teams last met in the...
Foreign trade and development minister Reinette Klever: Dutch interests at the heart of development policy
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Madrid outclass Man City as PSG power into Champions League last 16
Real Madrid swept Manchester City aside to qualify for the Champions League last 16 on Wednesday, while Paris Saint-Germain rubber-stamped...
Champions League: Madrid outclass Man City as PSG power into last 16
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European countries to meet in Paris on Monday to discuss security
France's President Emmanuel Macron will host leaders from key European countries on Monday to discuss the continent's security, his...
Macron gathers European leaders to counter US moves on Ukraine war
France's President Emmanuel Macron will host leaders from key European countries on Monday to discuss the continent's security, his...
France and allies discuss holding informal Ukraine summit
France is discussing with its allies holding an informal summit of European leaders to discussUkraine, a French presidency official...
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