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ATHENS -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky paid a visit to Greece on Monday, where he met with European leaders, Greek national broadcaster ERT has reported.

During his visit, Zelensky met separately with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, and Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou. (Greece-Ukraine-visit)

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WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Department of State has approved the potential sale of Apache attack helicopters and related equipment to Poland for an estimated value of 12 billion U.S. dollars, the Department of Defense said Monday.

The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA), an arm of the Pentagon responsible for providing military assistance to U.S. allies, said in a statement that it "delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale" in light of the State Department's determination. (US-Poland-Arms Sale)

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TEHRAN -- Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said on Monday that Iran and Algeria have vowed to expand their relations at bilateral, regional, and international levels, the Iranian Students' News Agency (ISNA) reported.

Qalibaf made the remarks at a joint press conference with visiting Ibrahim Boughali, speaker of the People's National Assembly of Algeria, following their meeting in Tehran earlier in the day, according to the ISNA. (Iran-Algeria-Ties)

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ABUJA -- Nigerian President Bola Tinubu administered the oath of office to the newly appointed cabinet members on Monday, emphasizing the critical role they play in restoring public trust and driving the nation's progress.

Speaking at a swearing-in ceremony in the capital of Abuja, Tinubu urged the 45 newly appointed ministers to bring their diverse expertise and insights to the table, emphasizing the need for a collaborative approach in tackling the nation's most pressing issues. (Nigeria-New Cabinet-Swearing in) Enditem

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