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Turkey may evaluate NATO applications of Finland, Sweden separately: FM
"If NATO and these countries take such a decision, we, as Turkey, think that we may evaluate the applications separately. But first of all, NATO and these countries have to decide," Cavusoglu added at a joint press conference with his Portuguese counterpart Joao Gomes Cravinho on Monday.
Russia warns new US ambassador of consequences of confrontational policy
During the conversation with Tracy on the sharply worsened Russia-US relations, Ryabkov pointed out the counterproductiveness of Washington's confrontational policy, which is "fraught with serious negative consequences," the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Monday. The Russian side hopes that the US envoy will strictly abide by Russian laws.
Iran slams Blinken's 'threatening' remarks, vows 'decisive' reaction
The warning by Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani comes a day after Blinken told the Arabic news channel Al Arabiya that "all options are available on the table" should the talks on the revival of a 2015 nuclear deal fail to come to fruition, according to a statement published on the Ministry's website on Monday.
Turkey on high alert against possible terror attacks on Western targets
"Evaluations were made against all possible provocations, and our security measures were maximised after the sinister actions against our holy book the Quran, in Sweden, the Netherlands and Denmark," the Ministry said in a statement on Monday.
After Australia, it's Canada again -- Hindu temple vandalised
The Indian Consulate General in Toronto issued a statement on Tuesday condemning the attack on the Gauri Shankar Mandir in Brampton. "The hateful act of vandalism has deeply hurt sentiments of the Indian community in Canada. We have raised our concerns on the matter with Canadian authorities," the consulate office said in a statement.
Police targeted in Peshawar mosque attack; toll mounts to 47
Officials said people are still buried under the rubble, BBC reported. Early unconfirmed reports said a bomber had blown himself up in the mosque. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that "terrorists want to create fear by targeting those who perform the duty of defending Pakistan".
UAE President Islamabad visit cancelled due to bad weather
"Due to weather conditions, President HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan's visit to the friendly Islamic Republic of Pakistan scheduled for today has been postponed to a later date," read the PMO statement, Geo News reported. The UAE President was scheduled to pay a visit to Islamabad on Monday to discuss the friendship and cooperation between the Gulf state and Pakistan and ways to enhance them in various fields.
Imran to contest all 33 seats of National Assembly
The by-elections are scheduled on March 16. This will be another record by Imran Khan to be the single person from his party to contest 33 seats. Earlier in October last year, Khan had run for at least eight constituencies and made history by bagging at six seats.
TTP claims responsibility for Peshawar mosque attack, toll rises to 32
According to security officials, the suicide attacker was present in the front row during the prayers when he exploded himself, injuring dozens of faithfuls offering Zuhr prayers, Geo News reported. The outlawed Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has taken responsibility for the attack, the report said.
17 killed, over 80 injured in mosque explosion in Pakistan's Peshawar: Report
The blast occurred as Zuhr prayers were being offered and caused a portion of the building to collapse. The explosion took place at around 1:40pm local time. Some of the injured are in critical condition. The cause of the explosion is unclear and no group has claimed responsibility. The police have closed roads leading to the Red Zone.
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