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Did Erdogan commit economic suicide by sacking central bank chief?

The predicaments of Turkey’s cash-strapped central bank augur a highly challenging period for Erdogan while reducing the visibility range in Turkey’s economy to almost zero. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s shocking decision to appoint a new central bank governor — the fourth in 20 months — has plunged Turkey’s ailing economy …

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Iran downplays Saudi peace plan for Yemen conflict

Iranian authorities continue to cast doubt on the latest Saudi peace proposal for Yemen, where Tehran and Riyadh have been locking horns for more than six years in a deadly proxy war. “The Saudi initiative for Yemen is a project to perpetuate the war, and to continue the occupation and …

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China’s top diplomat meets Saudi crown prince

Mohammed bin Salman discussed strengthening ties and the controversial detention of Muslims in China’s Xinjiang region. China-Saudi relations have strengthened in recent years, despite opposition from the United States. China’s foreign minister met with Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Wednesday. The two sides discussed China’s ties with …

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