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Morning Briefing: Aug 22, 2025

Morning Briefing: Aug 22, 2025

Anadolu’s recap of top stories from around the globe

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Current events in Turkiye and the world, leaders’ schedules and international events will be on the Diary page
Indian foreign minister meets with President Putin at Kremlin
21.08.2025

Indian foreign minister meets with President Putin at Kremlin

Russian president receives 2nd Indian official in 2 weeks amid US threats of additional tariffs on India, including purchases of Russian oil

UN rights chief urges protection of ICC officials after new US sanctions
21.08.2025

UN rights chief urges protection of ICC officials after new US sanctions

Volker Turk calls sanctions an 'assault on the rule of law,' demanding their withdrawal

Lavrov says trade turnover between Russia, India hit new record
21.08.2025

Lavrov says trade turnover between Russia, India hit new record

Russian foreign minister claims Moscow and New Delhi considering boosting oil deliveries despite threats from US

'Brainless Gallic rooster': Ex-Russian president slams idea of deploying NATO troops in Ukraine
21.08.2025

'Brainless Gallic rooster': Ex-Russian president slams idea of deploying NATO troops in Ukraine

Dmitry Medvedev says Russia rejects proposal of NATO deployment in Ukraine after remarks by French president on sending 'reassurance forces' as security guarantee

Antarctica pollution rising as tourism and research expand, study warns
21.08.2025

Antarctica pollution rising as tourism and research expand, study warns

Researchers say heavy metal particles in parts of Antarctica are now 10 times higher than 40 years ago