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A dispute has emerged between Belgium, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo), and US-backed mining technology firm KoBold Metals over access to colonial-era geological records linked to Africa’s largest copper producer. The archives, housed at the Royal Museum for Central Africa in Brussels, contain extensive data on DR Congo’s mineral resources. Louis Watum Kabamba,…
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Ukraine is preparing for presidential elections alongside a potential referendum on a peace agreement with Russia, amid pressure from US President Donald Trump’s administration to meet a reported mid-May 2026 timeline tied to proposed US security guarantees. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expected to outline the plan on 24 February, marking four years since the start…
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The United States and Azerbaijan have signed a strategic partnership agreement in Baku, expanding defence, economic, and technology cooperation amid shifting power dynamics in the South Caucasus. Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev signed the deal with US Vice President JD Vance, who is touring the region following a visit to Armenia. Aliyev said the agreement marks…
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said he will “never walk away” from the country or the electoral mandate given to his government, amid mounting political pressure within and beyond the Labour Party. The pressure follows a series of political controversies that have raised questions over leadership judgement and policy direction. The current scandal centres…
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Armenia and the United States have agreed to expand cooperation in the civil nuclear sector, marking a significant step in bilateral energy relations and regional geopolitics. The agreement was signed by Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and US Vice President JD Vance during Vance’s two-day visit. The deal finalises negotiations on a 123 Agreement, enabling…
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Keir Starmer has resisted calls to step down from Labour leadership, telling MPs he is “not prepared to walk away” despite a tumultuous past week that exposed fractures within the party. This comes after a string of resignations and criticism linked to Peter Mandelson’s resignation over ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Mandelson reportedly…
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Türkiye could be drawn into a regional nuclear arms race Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has warned, saying countries “with problematic issues with Iran will begin to strive to acquire nuclear weapons.” His remarks signal broader regional security concerns, including long-standing tensions involving Israel’s undeclared nuclear capabilities. Speaking to CNN Türk, Fidan said Ankara does not…
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Cuba is facing a worsening fuel crisis after aviation authorities warned airlines of limited aircraft refuelling capacity, reportedly linked to intensified US sanctions under President Donald Trump. An aviation notice circulated to airlines highlights severe energy rationing. A commercial pilot said such an official warning is rare, even amid Cuba’s long-standing supply shortages. The measures…
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has pledged to remain in office after facing mounting leadership pressure within the Labour Party, following calls for his resignation from Anas Sarwar, Leader of Scottish Labour. Speaking to Labour MPs, Starmer said he would not abandon his mandate, emphasising the government’s focus on national reform and countering the rise…
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Hong Kong’s High Court has sentenced media tycoon Jimmy Lai to 20 years in prison, marking one of the most prominent prosecutions under the territory’s national security law. The 78-year-old British citizen and founder of the now-closed Apple Daily was convicted of colluding with foreign powers and publishing seditious material. The case is widely viewed…
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