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Ukraine and Saudi Arabia have signed a defence cooperation agreement, establishing a framework for future contracts, joint technology development, and investment, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Zelenskyy said the framework agreement was signed ahead of a meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. “We are ready to share our expertise and systems with Saudi…
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Austria’s coalition government has announced plans to introduce a minimum age of 14 for social media use, as part of wider efforts to regulate digital access among young people. Alexander Pröll, digitalisation official in Chancellor Christian Stocker’s office, confirmed draft legislation is expected by June 2026. The proposal includes “technically modern” age verification systems designed…
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NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte presented the Alliance’s 2025 Annual Report on Thursday (26 March 2026), emphasising that “Russia remains the most significant and dire threat to security in the Euroatlantic area.” Rutte outlined growing security challenges, including Russian airspace violations, hybrid threats, cyber attacks, and interference supported by China, Iran, North Korea, and Belarus.…
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The Philippines and France have signed a visiting forces agreement (VFA) enabling joint military training on each other’s territory, marking a step forward in bilateral defence cooperation. Philippine Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro and French Minister for the Armed Forces and Veterans Catherine Vautrin formalised the agreement in Paris on Thursday (26 March), citing shared concerns…
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Leaders of the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) met in Helsinki on Thursday (26 March), reaffirming their commitment to European security, enhanced support for Ukraine, and coordinated pressure on Russia. The summit focused on strengthening regional deterrence, addressing emerging threats, and deepening operational cooperation across Northern Europe and adjacent regions. The Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) is…
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Kenya has finalised negotiations on a bilateral trade agreement with China, according to President William Ruto, marking a step towards expanded market access and export growth. Speaking at an investment conference, President Ruto said the deal would build on earlier terms granting duty-free access to the majority of Kenyan exports, as Nairobi seeks to address…
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The European Parliament on Thursday (26 March) approved proposals to establish migrant “return hubs” outside the European Union, aiming to manage rejected asylum applications and tighten immigration controls. The vote passed 389 to 206, signalling progress toward implementing the centres, which would house migrants whose applications are denied. Under the proposals, those refusing relocation could…
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Speaking during a Cabinet meeting on Thursday (26 March), US President Donald Trump said Iran was “begging to make a deal” as the US–Iran war entered its 27th day, claiming Tehran was privately pursuing negotiations despite publicly denying talks. He added that US operations were progressing ahead of schedule and suggested Iranian authorities viewed the…
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Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirms that Tehran is not currently negotiating with the US
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has confirmed that Tehran is not currently negotiating with the US to end the ongoing war and “does not intend” to do so. His comments come amid claims by US President Donald Trump that talks remain “ongoing” and “productive,” with ideas reportedly shared via mediators. Araghchi referenced earlier Iranian arguments…
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Australia’s Deputy Prime Minister, Richard Marles, and Germany’s Federal Minister of Defence, Boris Pistorius, met in Canberra on Thursday (26 March), marking Pistorius’ first official visit to Australia. The ministers discussed the evolving global security environment and reaffirmed shared positions on key geopolitical issues, including the Indo-Pacific, maritime security, and adherence to international law. They…
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