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India’s Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, and Malaysia’s Prime Minister, Anwar Ibrahim, have reaffirmed commitments to expand bilateral trade and strategic cooperation during talks in Putrajaya. The visit marks Modi’s first trip since both nations upgraded ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in August 2024. Both leaders emphasised closer collaboration across emerging technologies, security and economic…
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Thailand is holding a snap general election alongside a nationwide referendum on rewriting the 2017 military-era Constitution, marking a historic “three-in-one” vote. The results will determine whether caretaker Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul remains in power and which party leads government formation. Alongside the parliamentary election, Thai voters are deciding whether to replace the 2017 military-era…
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Voters in Japan are casting ballots in a parliamentary election expected to strengthen Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s conservative governing coalition. The snap election seeks a renewed mandate for policies focused on defence expansion, economic reform, and stricter immigration controls. Opinion polls suggest Takaichi’s Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and the Japan Innovation Party (Ishin) could secure…
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Protests broke out in northern Italy following the opening ceremony of the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympic Games, as demonstrators raised concerns over environmental sustainability and rising living costs. Police used water cannon after a small group fired flares and threw stones, following an otherwise peaceful march. Authorities had increased security after earlier clashes in Turin left…
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Malawi has delayed the rollout of a new Electronic Invoicing System (EIS) following nationwide protests by traders and small business owners concerned about economic pressures and tax compliance costs. Demonstrations across Blantyre, Lilongwe, Zomba and Mzuzu saw thousands submit petitions to the Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA), leading to a postponement of implementation until April 2026.…
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The United States has proposed a June 2026 deadline for Ukraine and Russia to reach a peace agreement to end the nearly four-year war, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The proposal forms part of ongoing US-brokered diplomatic efforts, with trilateral talks expected to take place in the United States, potentially in Miami. “The Americans…
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Canada and France inaugurated consulates in Nuuk, Greenland’s capital, on Friday (6 February), reinforcing diplomatic support for the self-governing Arctic territory. The move comes after Donald Trump renewed US interest in Greenland for its strategic and mineral resources, citing national security. While a US-Denmark-Greenland working group has been established to address security concerns, Denmark and…
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UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met Friedrich Merz, Chancellor of Germany, in Abu Dhabi on Friday (6 February) to strengthen bilateral relations and expand cooperation across key strategic sectors. Talks at Qasr Al Shati focused on deepening partnerships in energy security, advanced technology, and innovation, while both leaders stressed the…
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The United States has accused China of conducting an undisclosed nuclear explosive test in 2020, raising fresh tensions over global arms control and the future of nuclear testing norms. Speaking at the Conference on Disarmament in Geneva, U.S. Undersecretary of State for Arms Control Thomas DiNanno alleged Beijing carried out a yield-producing test on 22…
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Thousands of teachers and education staff protested in Bucharest, Romania, on Thursday (5 February) over government austerity measures targeting the education sector. The coalition government led by Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan approved two reform packages aimed at reducing Romania’s budget deficit, including a 10% reduction to public institution salary funds. Teachers have warned of potential…
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