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The United States and Iceland reaffirmed their strategic partnership during talks in Reykjavik, with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Icelandic Foreign Minister Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir on Tuesday (6 Oct) highlighting cooperation on NATO, Arctic security, defence and investment. Both officials said discussions covered regional security, the High North, the North Atlantic and opportunities…
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Sweden will deploy a Patriot air defence unit to a NATO logistics hub in Poland from December, expanding its contribution to Alliance operations supporting the transfer of military and civilian assistance to Ukraine. The announcement follows Sweden’s decision last week to contribute Gripen fighter jets to NATO’s Integrated Air and Missile Defence mission from October.…
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Russia hosted the eighth Moscow Format Consultations on Afghanistan on Monday (5 Oct), bringing together senior officials and special representatives from Afghanistan, China, India, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and other participating countries. The consultations concluded without a joint statement after differences emerged between the Afghan and Pakistani delegations over the wording of the…
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Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye have activated collective defence measures under the Makkah Alliance for Defense following renewed fighting in Yemen and a series of reported attacks targeting Saudi Arabia. The decision was made during an emergency meeting of the alliance’s Strategic-Political and Defense Committee in Riyadh on Monday (5 Oct). The three countries agreed…
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India and Switzerland have agreed to deepen cooperation across trade, investment, defence, technology and migration following talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Swiss President Karin Keller-Sutter in New Delhi on Monday (5 Oct). The leaders reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations, with discussions covering advanced manufacturing, innovation, clean energy, nuclear cooperation, education and…
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The United States has withdrawn all B-1 Lancer bombers from RAF Fairford, with the Pentagon confirming the aircraft have returned to their home bases following recent operations against Iran. The redeployment came after a major counter-terrorism investigation centred on the Gloucestershire air base, which had been used to launch US strikes. Five men were arrested…
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The African Union (AU) and regional organisations have renewed efforts to accelerate continental integration, economic development and the implementation of Agenda 2063 during the eighth Mid-Year Coordination Meeting (MYCM) held in El-Alamein, Egypt on Sunday (4 Oct). Hosted by President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi of Egypt, the meeting brought together African leaders, the African Union Commission,…
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Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has called a snap general election for 29 November 2026 after his government’s housing legislation was rejected by parliament. The Socialist Party leader, who has been in office since 2018, is seeking a new mandate as housing affordability becomes a central political issue. Recent protests over rising rents and limited…
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Brazil’s presidential election will be decided in a second-round run-off after no candidate secured the majority required to win outright in the first round. Senator Flávio Bolsonaro finished ahead of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, with the run-off scheduled for 25 October. Key developments: The campaign has centred on the economy, public security and…
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Latvian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs’ centre-right United List has won Latvia’s 2026 parliamentary election, positioning the party to lead coalition negotiations after securing the largest share of the vote. The result signals continued support for Latvia’s pro-European Union and pro-Ukraine foreign policy. Key developments: While populist parties made gains, most mainstream parties have ruled out…