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Saudi Embassy in Syria opens Tasheer Center in Damascus

RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s Embassy in Syria announced the opening of a Tasheer center for visa services in the Syrian capital Damascus to receive all visa applications. The services also include those related to cargo and passenger transportation.The embassy stated that the move comes as part of the joint efforts of the governments of Saudi Arabia and Syria to strengthen economic ties between the…

Saudi Embassy in Syria opens Tasheer Center in Damascus

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Kazakhstan parliamentary vote cements president's power

Candidates from seven state-approved parties took part in the election, while opposition parties were banned. As Central Asia's largest nation, Kazakhstan maintains a delicate balance between Russia…

  • Ruling Adilet party wins 70%-72% in Kazakhstan parliamentary election
  • New unicameral Kurultai replaces Senate, aiming to strengthen parliament's role
  • President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev's party dominates 145-seat parliament, opposition banned

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