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Poland recorded a sharp rise in cyber threats in 2025, with incidents increasing by more than 140% year-on-year, according to the Ministry of Digital Affairs. A total of 682,000 cyber incident reports were logged. Digital Affairs Minister Krzysztof Gawkowski described 2025 as a record year for cyberattacks, warning of what he called an escalating “digital…
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Kosovo has approved the deployment of security personnel to an international stabilisation mission in Gaza, marking a shift in its post-conflict security role. Kosovo’s Parliament voted 89–0 to support the government’s decision to contribute troops to the US-backed International Stabilization Force (ISF), following the Israel–Hamas ceasefire. Defence Minister Ejup Maqedonci said the move reflects Kosovo’s…
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said more than a dozen countries are prepared to contribute assets to a proposed multinational defensive mission aimed at restoring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. Speaking in Paris, where the UK and France co-chaired talks involving 49 countries, Starmer confirmed further planning would take place at…
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The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) plans to establish a strategic reserve of cobalt, coltan and germanium, key critical minerals used in electric vehicle batteries and semiconductor manufacturing, as part of efforts to increase market leverage and stabilise supply chains. Patrick Luabeya, head of the DRC’s Strategic Mineral Substances Market Regulation and Control Authority, said…
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Myanmar’s military-led government has announced a large-scale amnesty following the appointment of President Min Aung Hlaing. State media confirmed that 4,335 prisoners will be released or have sentences reduced, including high-profile political figures. A statement said former President Win Myint had been pardoned under specified conditions. Aung San Suu Kyi, the detained former state counsellor,…
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President Donald Trump has said the United States and Iran are advancing towards a potential agreement, stating “it’s going to be a deal with no nuclear weapon” as talks continue. He also said “we have a very good relationship with Iran right now”, describing what he characterised as improved diplomatic engagement with new Iranian leadership.…
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Miguel Díaz-Canel, Cuba’s President, has said Cuba does not seek confrontation with the United States but must remain prepared to respond to any potential aggression, during a speech in Havana marking the 65th anniversary of the Bay of Pigs invasion — a CIA-backed operation launched after US-owned properties and businesses on the island were nationalized…
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Talks between Moldova and the breakaway Transdniestria region have ended without progress, underscoring persistent tensions as Moldova pursues European Union accession by 2030. Negotiations in Tiraspol stalled after both sides accused each other of obstructing dialogue. Moldovan Deputy Prime Minister Valeriu Chiveri told reporters Transdniestria had refused to sign a joint declaration on resuming formal…
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Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire set to begin at midnight on Thursday (16 April). The truce comes amid ongoing Israeli airstrikes targeting Hezbollah, the Iran-backed militia, and is linked to wider US–Iran peace negotiations. A meeting between Aoun and Netanyahu is expected in Washington next week, marking a rare Israeli–Lebanese summit.…
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Speaking at the Pentagon alongside Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Air Force Gen. Dan Caine on Thursday (16 April), US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth warned Iran that US forces remain “locked and loaded” on key dual-use infrastructure, including energy and power systems, while urging Tehran to choose a diplomatic path amid ongoing…
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