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Shanghai Cooperation Organisation foreign ministers gather in Beijing

Founded in 2001, the SCO seeks mutually beneficial political, economic and security policies throughout Eurasia.

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Iran’s foreign minister warns of nuclear deal collapse ahead of speech in New York

Mohammad Javad Zarif will today deliver a speech at the Council on Foreign Relations, an…

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Italy’s centre-left seeks to regroup at party conference after disastrous election

Italy’s centre-left Democrats will hold a meeting today that could result in the selection of…

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Succession speculation rampant as Queen Elizabeth turns 92

The birthday comes amid ongoing media speculation over whether the Queen will transition the throne to her heir, Prince Charles, as regent.

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Iran signals crackdown on encrypted apps in attempt to reduce foreign influence

Following Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei’s condemnation of the messaging app Telegram earlier this week, an…

Inter-Korean Communication Line Reopens At Panmunjom
North and South Korea to re-introduce hotline ahead of key summits

A direct line of communication between North Korean Leader Kim Jong-un and South Korean President Moon Jae-in will open today.

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G20 finance ministers to mull fund for Venezuela in Washington meet

Finance ministers from around the world will be in Washington, DC today for the IMF…

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OPEC and non-OPEC ministers meet as prices soar to three-year high

With oil prices reaching their highest point in three and a half years, back patting…

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Strengthening outlook and rising growth boosts Eurozone consumption

Eurozone consumer confidence data for March will be released today and is expected to further…

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Post-Castro Cuba looms as lawmakers began two-day debate on new president

The family of President Raúl Castro has ruled Cuba since 1959.