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Belgian PM unveils economic, security overhaul

Brussels, Feb 5 (UNI) Belgium's new Prime Minister Bart De Wever outlined his government's priorities in parliament on Tuesday, pledging austerity measures, stricter migration controls, and a security overhaul, including increased defense spending and police reforms.
De Wever emphasised that reducing Belgium's debt, which exceeds 100 percent of its gross domestic product (GDP), is a key priority.
The government plans to cap unemployment benefits at two years and introduce pension reforms, imposing a two percent annual penalty for early retirement starting in 2026, rising to five percent by 2040, while rewarding those who work beyond the legal retirement age.
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China ready to defend principles of non-alignment with Russia, Iran – Wang Yi

14 Mar 2025 | 1:22 PM

Beijing, Mar 14 (UNI) China is ready to defend the principles of non-alignment with Russia and Iran and not targeting third parties in order to return to negotiations as soon as possible, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Friday.

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Türkiye kills 24 Kurdish militants in Syria, Iraq over past week: ministry

14 Mar 2025 | 11:38 AM

Ankara, Mar 14 (UNI) Turkish forces killed 24 Kurdish militants in cross-border operations in northern Iraq and northern Syria over the past week, Türkiye's Defense Ministry announced on Thursday.

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Turkey to assess risks, coordinate with NATO if decides to send troops to Ukraine – Source

14 Mar 2025 | 11:37 AM

Ankara, Mar 14 (UNI) Ankara will assess the risks if it decides to send its soldiers to Ukraine as peacekeepers and will coordinate its steps with NATO, as it is an indispensable member of the alliance, a diplomatic source in the Turkish capital told Sputnik.

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Israeli army launches airstrikes on E Lebanon's Bekaa

14 Mar 2025 | 11:35 AM

Beirut/Jerusalem, Mar 14 (UNI) The Israeli army on Thursday launched multiple airstrikes in eastern Lebanon's Bekaa region, according to Lebanese and Israeli sources.

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Putin, Saudi Crown Prince discussed OPEC+ cooperation - Kremlin

Putin, Saudi Crown Prince discussed OPEC+ cooperation - Kremlin

14 Mar 2025 | 11:33 AM

Moscow, Mar 14 (UNI) Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke by phone with Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, the Kremlin said in a statement.

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