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Jan 15, 2025
Yerevan [America], January 15: The International Finance Corporation (IFC) extended a landmark loan of 200 million U.S. dollars to Ameriabank, one of Armenia's biggest banks, marking its largest-ever investment in the country's financial sector, news.am reported on Tuesday.
Russia open to dialogue on security guarantees for Ukraine: FM
Santa Ana hurricane-force winds could intensify wildfires
Trump says he will create new agency to collect revenue from foreign sources
Hamas has agreed to a draft deal for a Gaza ceasefire and hostage releases, officials say
UN lays groundwork for Gaza aid surge under ceasefire but still sees challenges
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Jerusalem [Israel], January 15: If the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal goes according to the current draft, then fighting will stop in Gaza for 42 days, and...
Trump's picks for his cabinet and other top posts
Washington DC [US], January 15: Confirmation hearings for President-elect Donald Trump's picks for his cabinet and other high-ranking administration positions got under way on Tuesday,...
South Korean officials enter presidential compound to detain impeached Yoon
Seoul [South Korea], January 15: Seemingly hundreds of law enforcement officials in South Korea entered the residential compound of impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol early...
World Bank funds 82 mln USD for Sudan health services
Jan 14, 2025
Khartoum [Sudan], January 14: The World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) said on Monday they had received 82 million U.S....
Venezuelan FM slams attacks on diplomatic missions
Caracas [Venezuelan], January 14: Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yvan Gil on Monday denounced attacks on several of the country's diplomatic missions, describing them as "a coordinated...
EU officials express concern over U.S. restrictions on AI chip exports
Brussels [Belgium], January 14: European Commission officials on Monday expressed concern over new U.S. measures restricting access to advanced artificial intelligence (AI) chip exports to...
Biden says he left a strong foreign policy legacy for Trump
New York [US], January 14: In his final foreign policy speech at the State Department on January 13, Mr. Biden praised his administration's foreign policy...
Fico invites Zelensky to discuss gas dispute
Bratislava [Germany], January 14: Prime Minister Robert Fico has invited Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenksy to Slovakia for talks after weeks of mutual accusations and threats.
Los Angeles wildfire deaths rise to 24 as more winds are forecast
Los Angeles [US], January 14: A growing force of firefighters moved into the Los Angeles area Monday as more powerful winds were expected to trigger...
'We are not in the clear yet,' says Los Angeles fire chief
Los Angeles [US], January 14: The Los Angeles Fire Department is warning of dangerous weather conditions that could reignite the fires in the US West Coast metropolis.
Europe's defence ministers discuss security as Trump presidency nears
French President Macron's party announces plan to reinvent itself
Ukrainian drones attack Russian gas pipeline infrastructure
Iran releases dual German national
Tsunami advisory lifted after 6.9 magnitude earthquake rattles southwest Japan
Lebanon's president names ICJ judge Nawaf Salam as PM-designate
Hopes of Gaza ceasefire deal rise as Israel and Hamas report progress
Biden speaks with Netanyahu, urges 'immediate ceasefire' in Gaza
Nigeria military kills 16 civilians in air strike 'mistake'
Landslides kill at least 10 in Brazil's Minas Gerais state
