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The UK governments ban on pro-Palestinian group Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation has been ruled unlawful by the High Court of England and Wales, though the ban remains while the government appeals. The group was proscribed in July 2025 after targeting Israel-linked defence firms, including Elbit Systems, and following a break-in at RAF Brize…
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World leaders at the Munich Security Conference debated reforms to the global order, reflecting growing tensions over multilateral cooperation and global governance. During a panel discussion titled ‘Breaking Point: The International Order Between Reform and Destruction,’ Kaja Kallas, Vice-President of the European Commission, stressed that “all states are equal” within international institutions. She argued that…
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz opened the Munich Security Conference 2026, warning that “together we have entered an era marked by big power politics”, as global security tensions reshape alliances and governance structures. Merz said a growing rift has emerged with the United States but stressed Europe is “not writing off” NATO and should pursue a…
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Syria expects economic growth to approach 10% in 2026 following the easing of United States sanctions, according to Finance Minister Mohamed Yisr Barnieh. Officials cite improved stability, returning skilled diaspora workers, and new foreign investment as key drivers. The recovery follows the 2024 removal of former president Bashar Al-Assad, with President Ahmed al-Sharaa strengthening Western…
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The United States and Taiwan have signed a new trade agreement reducing tariffs across multiple sectors, strengthening semiconductor supply chains and bilateral trade. President Donald Trump Donald Trump confirmed tariffs on Taiwanese exports will fall to 15%, linked to a $250bn Taiwanese investment in US semiconductor manufacturing. The deal aligns Taiwan’s tariff rate with those…
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Bangladesh Nationalist Party has secured a two-thirds parliamentary majority in Bangladesh’s first national election since the 2024 student-led uprising, positioning it to form the next government. The party is led by prime ministerial candidate Tarique Rahman, who returned from 17 years in UK exile in December. The vote followed the removal of former prime minister…
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov welcomed Burkina Faso Foreign Minister Karamoko Traoré to Moscow on Thursday (12 February) for a high-level meeting aimed at strengthening bilateral relations. Key developments: • Signing of foundational agreements on Russia–Burkina Faso cooperation. • Launch of the Intergovernmental Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation, co-chaired by Russian Energy Minister Sergey…
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Taiwan President Lai Ching-te has warned that Taipei must prepare for a potential Chinese military threat, stressing the need to deter aggression amid rising tensions across the Taiwan Strait. Speaking to AFP in 2026, Lai said Taiwan must ensure there is “never a good day” for China to consider invasion. Lai argued that Chinese control…
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NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said Allied defence ministers agreed to strengthen collective deterrence, accelerate military production, and maintain support for Ukraine following meetings in Brussels on Thursday (12 February). Rutte highlighted progress towards NATO’s 5% of GDP defence spending target, noting countries including Denmark, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland have met or exceeded investment…
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Thousands of protesters gathered in Buenos Aires as Argentina’s Senate debated labour reforms proposed by President Javier Milei, aimed at limiting strike rights and altering employment protections. The government argues the measures support free-market reforms and economic recovery amid ongoing financial pressures. Demonstrations organised by the General Confederation of Labour (CGT) resulted in clashes with…
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