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Iran gets missiles of Russia’s S-300 air defense system
Iran has received the first batch of missiles of Russia’s S-300 air defense system, the Iranian news agency Tasnim reported on July 18. “The first batch of missiles of the S-300PMU2 has arrived in Iran. These systems will reinforce the air defense of the Islamic Republic of Iran,” the news…
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Kazakh president says terror attack committed in Almaty
Kazakhstan’s President Nursultan Nazarbayev called the July 18 armed attacks in Almaty a terrorist attack, said the president’s press service. “Today a terrorist attack has been committed in Almaty that unfortunately, again led to casualties,” said Nazarbayev. “I express my condolences to relatives of the victims,” he said, adding that…
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South East Asia
Brexit: Less impact to Malaysian traders in short term
The Brexit or the British exit from the European Union (EU) in a historic referendum on 23 June 2016 has affected the money market (shares, bonds, debentures, derivatives) goods and services, property market/assets and labour market. The market shocks in the United Kingdom (UK) begin in the money market and…
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West Asia
Broadcast of Azerbaijan’s ANS TV channel temporarily suspended
Azerbaijan’s National Council for Television and Radio has temporarily suspended the broadcast of ANS TV channel taking into account the appeal of the Prosecutor General’s Office, Trend reports. The decision was made in order to prevent the open propaganda of terrorism and sabotage aimed at deteriorating the strategic partnership relations…
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Central Asia
Syria experience of Russia to strengthen armed forces, create new weapons
The Russian military contingent’s experience gained in the struggle against terrorists in Syria will help strengthen Russia’s Armed Forces and develop new-generation weapons, Defense Minister, Army General Sergei Shoigu said on July 15, TASS reports. The Russian defense minister spoke at a military and scientific conference on the military and…
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West Asia
Armenia: Armed men seize Yerevan police station
Armed men have seized a police station in Armenia’s capital, Yerevan, and taken an unknown number of hostages on Sunday morning, the country’s security service said, Al Jazeera reports. Deputy police chief Artur Vanoyan was killed and three officers were wounded during the armed takeover of the station, first deputy…
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Central Asia
Erdogan, Putin to meet in first week of August
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has arranged to meet his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin within weeks, Turkish presidential sources said Sunday, Trend reported. The agreement came in a telephone call from Putin in which he gave his support to Turkey following Friday’s attempted coup. According to the source, who spoke on…
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West Asia
6,000 detained from Turkish army, judiciary in probe into failed coup attempt
A crackdown on the military and the judiciary in the wake of a failed coup attempt has led to the detention of thousands of soldiers and judges and prosecutors, including commanders and top court members, Hurriyet Daily News reported. Justice Minister Bekir Bozdağ on July 17 said around 6,000 suspects,…
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West Asia
Turkey coup attempt: Reaction from around the world
An army group in Turkey officially declared a coup and martial law late on Friday, saying they have “taken control of the country”. Al Jazeera prepared the statements and reactions from Turkey and leaders around the world. In a TV statement, the army group said: “Turkish Armed Forces have completely…
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West Asia
Military Coup Attempt Underway in Turkey
An attempted military coup in Turkey appeared to be crumbling as Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan arrived back in Istanbul on July 16 and told crowds of supporters he’s “not going anywhere.” RFERL reports. Calling the uprising that led to a night of confusion, fighting, and casualties an “act of…
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