Sajjad Karim MEP (UK, ECR), the Chair of the European Parliament’s Delegation for Relations with the South Caucasus, welcomed the development of the Batumi port, underlining Georgia strategic situation on the East-West transportation route. “The country has the potential to become an important transportation hub, which would in turn boost its economic growth, including in the Adjaria region“, Karim said….
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Japan Emperor reign anniversary
The House of Representatives issued congratulations to Emperor Akihito (85) on his 30-year reign, ahead of his abdication at the end of April, in the first such message dedicated to a particular Imperial anniversary. On the morning of February 24th, Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko received greetings from Imperial family members for the emperor's 30 year…
Tourist bus blast in Egypt
A tourist bus explosion in near site of Giza Pyramids in Egypt reported by a number of leading news agencies. According to reports there are dead and wounded. There are pictures claimed to be from the scene of the explosion. Details to follow. AMENDED: Two dead and 14 wounded reported by local media. https://twitter.com/IntellFusion/status/1078707936564789254 #BREAKINGAlleged…
UAE reopens Embassy in Damascus
The United Arab Emirates reopens its embassy in Damascus on December 27, the Syrian Information ministry said, a move that would mark an achievement of Syrian diplomacy, and President Bashar al-Assad. The embassy has been shut since the early months of the Syrian conflict which erupted in 2011, and Arab state have chosen to support…
Japanese support graduate return of Kuril Islands
The majority of Japanese believe that the country’s government in negotiations with Russia should focus on the return of the two southern islands of the Kuril archipelago in the first place, and decide the fate of the two remaining ones in the course of further consultations. The public opinion was published on December 16, quoting…
Ankara requests suspects of Khashoggi assassination extradition
Turkey has instructed Saudi Arabia to extradite all suspects in the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, including two key allies of crown prince – de facto ruler of the country Mohammed bin Salman (MBS). #BREAKING Istanbul chief prosecutor's office files arrest warrants for Saudi officials Ahmed Asiri and Saud al-Gahtani in relation to #JamalKhashoggi murder (Source: Reuters) pic.twitter.com/AqRGJQpfM8…
Saudi women protest against abaya
Saudi campaigners have urged Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) to abandon rules for the Kingdom’s rigid dress code for women, launching a social media action posting photos, wearing their abayas inside out in protest. Women in Saudi Arabia have for decades been required to wear the abaya — a loose, all-covering black garment — in…
Taliban captures Tarinkot base
Taliban group stormed and seized a military base located in Tarinkot, the administrative center of the province of Uruzgan. Reportedly a unit of the Afghan National Army was stationed at the base, sharing it with representatives of the police. According to the Afghan media, a total of 25 soldiers and police were stationed in the base,…
UK to expand diplomatic network
British Foreign Office is strengthening its network with 1,000 diplomatic staff as it is preparing to develop its relations with countries around the world in solo after Brexit – Secretary Jeremy Hunt intends to announce, according to Reuters News Agency. Diplomatic service will comprise 335 new positions overseas, 328 in London and 329 new local staff around the world….
Multiple blasts at Kabul polling stations
Explosions reported from polling stations in Kabul hours after the voting procedure for Afghanistan parliament elections started. There is no further detail at the moment, however TOLONews agency reports high turnout from early morning hours. The Latest: Kabul police official says a second small explosion reported just hours after parliamentary election polls opened in Afghanistan….
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