TEHRAN, (MILLAT+APP/MNA) – Iran’s Economy Minister Tayebnia has stressed that the country welcomes all initiatives to develop and strengthen bilateral cooperation between Tehran and Brasilia. The Iranian minister made the remarks at the closing ceremony of the 14th Iran-Brazil Joint Investment Economic Commission meeting held on Nov 17-18 in Brasilia. The session was also attended […]
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Tehran, Brasilia set to deepen economic ties
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Obama reassures Japan PM after Trump win
LIMA, (MILLAT+APP/AFP) – President Barack Obama offered assurances Sunday to Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of “enduring US commitment” to close ally Tokyo after Donald Trump’s shock election victory, an official said. Trump had alarmed Tokyo policymakers during his campaign for this month’s presidential election by musing about pulling thousands of US troops from the […]
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Obama says goodbye to world stage after eight years
LIMA, (MILLAT+APP/AFP) – US President Barack Obama bid farewell to the world stage Sunday, pondering his legacy, offering advice to his successor and discussing his post-presidential life at the end of his final foreign tour. His historic presidency and charisma have made Obama a rock star on the international scene, even at times when the […]
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Controversy on campus as Erdogan handpicks Turkey rectors
ISTANBUL, (MILLAT+APP/AFP) – The direct appointment of university rectors by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan since July’s failed coup has stirred up tensions on campus and prompted claims of political interference in the education sector. The state-run Bosphorus University in Istanbul is one of the most prestigious in the country. With its green lawns reminiscent of […]
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Hong Kong stocks up by break
HONG KONG, (MILLAT+APP/AFP) – Hong Kong stocks ended the morning on a high Monday, reversing early losses as bargain-buyers moved in after last week’s sell-off. The Hang Seng index added 0.26 percent, or 57.46 points, to 22401.67 by the break. The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index rose 0.86 percent, or 27.41 points, to 3,220.27, while the […]
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Thailand’s economic growth slows in third quarter
BANGKOK, (MILLAT+APP/AFP) – Thailand’s economic growth slowed in the third quarter, data showed Monday, with fears of further pain to come in a nation plunged into mourning following the death of its long-serving King Bhumibol Adulyadej. High household debt, weakening exports, slumping foreign investment and low consumer confidence have cramped growth in what for years […]