ISTANBUL: Chinese Defense Minister Admiral Dong Jun held talks with his visiting Russian counterpart Andrei Belousov in Beijing on Monday to discuss military cooperation between the two sides. Dong said the two militaries should follow the direction guided by the two heads of state to deepen strategic coordination, improve the
ISTANBUL: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced Sunday that the coming week would focus on enhancing cooperation with international partners, as reports indicate the involvement of North Korean troops in Russia’s war on Ukraine. In his evening address, Zelenskyy highlighted the deepening alliance between Russia and North Korea, pointing out that
Report on the EU strategy on combating antisemitism and fostering Jewish life shows Member States have taken action against antisemitism Today, the Commission has published its first progress report on the 2021-2030 EU Strategy on combating antisemitism and fostering Jewish life. The progress report shows that in line with the
The Ministry of Health has issued instructions as regards the COVID-19 and influenza vaccinations, urging vulnerable groups to get the shot. The vaccines that will be made available for vaccination against the seasonal influenza are Influvac sab-unit Tetra and Efluelda. Efluelda will only be given to citizens over 60 (subject
ISTANBUL: Global defense and aerospace firms posted strong performance in the first nine months of the year, boosting investor confidence. Increased defense spending following the Russia-Ukraine War and the EU’s decision to expand its defense capacity contributed to the rise in defense stocks. Increased industry purchases and positive third-quarter balance
ANKARA: Sri Lanka has formally decided to apply for BRICS membership, Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath announced Monday. Speaking to the diplomatic corps in the capital Colombo, Herath said the country will submit its membership request at the upcoming BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia, scheduled for Oct. 23-24. Sri Lanka’s secretary
