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According to a statement on Sunday from the Iraqi Foreign Ministry, the two officials explored ways to encourage Turkish companies to invest in Iraq's oil and gas sector, Xinhua news agency reported.

According to a statement, Bar was summoned to a meeting and informed that a proposal for his dismissal would be presented to the government this week

Israeli warplanes fired two air-to-ground missiles at the house, leading to casualties and destroying the house

Says he took only water for almost two days for "getting into right mindset" for the podcast

Highlights his good relations with Putin and Zelenskyy; says he can urge Russia that war is not the solution while reminding Ukraine that battlefields do not bring real solutions

The deadliest nightclub fire in US history killed 492 people at Boston's Cocoanut Grove club in November 1942

This torso matches a head found nearly a century ago at the same site. It is believed to be from the 12th or 13th century

The blaze began around 2:35 am during a concert by a local pop group. Reports say the young clubgoers used pyrotechnics that caused the roof to catch fire

No one immediately claimed responsibility, but suspicion is likely to fall on the outlawed Baloch Liberation Army, which days ago ambushed a train, took about 400 people on board hostage and killed 26 hostages

Also known as Faisal Nadeem, Qatal was reportedly shot dead by unidentified attackers late on Saturday night.

Threat to global shipping "The Houthi rebels" started attacking military and commercial ships on one of the world’s busiest shipping corridors shortly after the war in Gaza began between Hamas and Israel in October 2023.

The four newcomers — representing the US, Japan and Russia — will spend the next few days learning the station’s ins and outs from Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams

The drone attacked a group of citizens in Beit Lahia and bombed a vehicle, leading to the death of nine citizens, including two journalists

Chafekar is to assume the post of ED for a three-year term from April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2028

Starmer reaffirmed his commitment to securing lasting peace in Ukraine as Britain hosted a virtual meeting with more than 25 political leaders

Israel is refusing to allow the entry of basic health and humanitarian needs, especially water, electricity, and food, to the population in the Gaza Strip

This is the first military operation conducted by the US military against the Houthi sites since US President Donald Trump assumed power in January and redesigned the group as a "foreign terrorist organisation"

The five-day visit, which will run until March 20, has been organised at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Luxon’s visit aims to strengthen the long-standing relationship between India and New Zealand, reaffirming the two nations' shared commitment to expanding their bilateral ties across various sectors.

Amnesty International has also condemned the actions of the Myanmar security forces and called the response disproportionate, compounding the "dehumanising" conditions of Rohingya.

The number of fatalities increased after the Kansas Highway Patrol reported eight people died in a highway pileup caused by a dust storm in Sherman County on Friday. At least 50 vehicles were involved.

Hamilton debuts eighth on the grid for Ferrari

Chinese food and beverage brands are gaining ground across Southeast Asia. The push by food and drink retailers has raised awareness that China has more to offer than just cheap electronics 

In a post shared on social media platform X, SpaceX CEO Musk said Starship will carry Tesla humanoid robot Optimus to Mars. If conditions look suitable for humans, it could start "as soon as 2029."

Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath made the statement while responding to a question on budget allocation debate in the parliament here.