Author: tut0ugh
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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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Bahrain and France have signed a bilateral defence agreement to strengthen military cooperation, strategic intelligence sharing and defence industry collaboration. The deal, announced by the office of French President Emmanuel Macron, highlights growing France–Gulf security ties amid heightened Middle East geopolitical tensions. The agreement was finalised during King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa’s visit to…
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Estonia has strengthened security in Narva, a strategic border town facing Russia across the Narva River, as the war in Ukraine continues to reshape Baltic regional security. The crossing between Estonia and Russia has been reinforced with defensive barriers, while vehicle traffic remains closed. Eerik Purgel, Estonia’s regional border chief, said the measures reflect growing…
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Cuba has said it is ready to hold talks with the United States without preconditions, as the country faces an escalating energy crisis and potential oil sanctions. In a televised news conference on Thursday (5 February), President Miguel Díaz-Canel rejected the US president’s suggestion that the regime in Havana was “close to failing”. “Cuba is…
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Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese have signed a new bilateral security treaty in Jakarta, strengthening defence and strategic cooperation between the two Indo-Pacific neighbours. The agreement builds on earlier security arrangements from 1995 and the 2006 Lombok Treaty, though its full text has not been released. Foreign Minister Penny Wong…
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The United States and Iran are preparing for their first formal negotiations since Washington struck Tehran’s nuclear programme in 2025, as Middle East security tensions continue to rise. US President Donald Trump warned that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei should be “very worried” ahead of talks scheduled in Muscat, Oman. The negotiations will involve Iranian…
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Nigeria has launched a military operation following one of the deadliest attacks outside its traditional conflict zones, as security concerns intensify across the country. Local officials reported that 162 people were killed on Tuesday (3 February) in the Muslim-majority villages of Woro and Nuku, in Kwara State. Authorities said many victims were targeted for rejecting…
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The United States and Russia have agreed to restore high-level military dialogue following talks in Abu Dhabi, linked to discussions on the Ukraine war. According to US European Command, the renewed engagement will provide consistent military-to-military communication to support efforts towards lasting peace and reduce escalation risks. The move reflects a diplomatic shift between the…
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Conservative Leader Kemi Badenoch on Thursday (5 February) accused Prime Minister Keir Starmer of failing to govern effectively, following the resignation of Peter Mandelson from the House of Lords over his association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Mandelson initially resigned from Labour to spare the party “further embarrassment”, but the controversy deepened after disclosures…
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The New START treaty between Russia and the United States has expired, ending the last remaining limits on their strategic nuclear arsenals. The treaty capped deployed missiles, launchers and warheads, shaping global nuclear arms control for decades. Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed extending key treaty provisions for one year. US President Donald Trump did not…
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