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Democrats Abroad Greece welcome Biden’s Greek Independence Day proclamation
Democrats Abroad Greece (DAGR) have welcomed President Joe Biden's annual proclamation declaring March 25 as Greek Independence Day as "reaffirmation of the strong and growing ties between Greece and the United States."
Putin Vows Justice: Arrests Made After Moscow Attack
After the tragic attack at Crocus City Hall concert hall in the Moscow region, where at least 133 innocent lives were lost, Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared a period of national mourning.
Bulgarian Authorities Ramp Up Security Measures Following Moscow Terror Attack
In response to the harrowing terrorist attack near Moscow, Bulgarian law enforcement agencies have intensified security efforts across the nation, according to reports from the Ministry of the Interior's press center. Police patrols and gendarmes, armed with long-barreled weapons, have been deployed to urban areas to uphold public order and safeguard citizens.
Hong Kong's new national security law comes into force
Hong Kong's new national security law came into force on Saturday, putting into immediate effect tough penalties of up to life imprisonment for crimes including treason and insurrection.
The law — commonly referred to as Article 23 — targets five categories of national security crimes and was swiftly passed by Hong Kong's opposition-free legislature on Tuesday.
UN chief to visit Gaza border as Israel vows to go ahead with Rafah attack
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is expected to visit Egypt's border with Gaza on Saturday, after Israel said it would send in troops to fight Hamas in the nearby city of Rafah, even without U.S. support.
Music biz sees 10.2% growth in 2023: industry
Global music revenues were up 10.2 percent last year to $28.6 billion, according figures released on March 21.
The biggest artist in the world was, no surprise, Taylor Swift, according to the annual report by International Federation of the Phonographic Industry, which represents global record companies.
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Biden on Greek Independence Day: friendship ‘stronger than ever before’
US President Joe Biden has noted that "the partnership, alliance and friendship shared by Greece and the United States is stronger than ever before - due in large part to the culture, courage, and character of the Greek American community" in the annual proclamation of March 25 as Greek Independence Day.
Djuric: Serbia wants peace in Balkans
WASHINGTON - Serbia abhors the idea of another regional war, Serbian Ambassador to Washington Marko Djuric wrote in a letter published by the Wall Street Journal, noting that maintaining peace and stability in the Balkans was an absolute priority for Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic and the Serbian government.
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US Gaza Ceasefire Resolution Thwarted by Russian and Chinese Veto at UN
Russia and China utilized their veto power to block the UN Security Council's draft resolution proposed by the United States, which aimed at achieving a ceasefire in Gaza and securing the release of hostages held by Hamas. According to reports from the BBC and AFP, cited by BTA, Moscow accused Washington of engaging in a "hypocritical spectacle" by failing to exert pressure on Israel.
Turkish intel ‘neutralizes’ senior PKK/YPG terrorist
The National Intelligence Organization (MİT) has "neutralized" a so-called leader of the PKK/YPG terrorist organization in Syria, who was wanted under the "green category."
Security sources on March 22 revealed that the Turkish intel previously uncovered the terrorist activities and connections of Halil Tekin, code-named Seydo, before the operation in the Qamishli region.