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US President Donald Trump says that Iran gave him an oil and gas-related “present” worth a “tremendous amount of money”, in a development linked to the Strait of Hormuz and ongoing efforts to end the conflict. Speaking in the Oval Office on Tuesday (24 March), Trump stressed he does not “trust anyone” but said the…
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The European Union and Ghana have signed a ‘landmark’ Security and Defence Partnership in Accra, coinciding with the handover of military equipment funded under the European Peace Facility. The partnership strengthens EU–Ghana cooperation on shared security challenges and establishes an annual Security and Defence Dialogue to guide strategic priorities. Key developments: • Addressing regional instability,…
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Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has declared a national energy emergency, citing “the ongoing conflict in the Middle East” and the resulting “imminent danger” to the availability and stability of the country’s energy supply, the Presidential Communications Office said. The declaration, issued via Executive Order under the Department of Energy Act of 1992, enables…
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The European Union and Australia have concluded negotiations on a comprehensive free trade agreement (FTA) and adopted a Security and Defence Partnership (SDP), while agreeing to start formal talks on Australia’s association with Horizon Europe, the EU’s flagship research and innovation programme. The SDP formalises strategic cooperation on maritime security, cyber threats, crisis management, and…
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has reiterated that the country’s nuclear weapons programme is “irreversible”, framing it as central to national security and economic development. Speaking at the Supreme People’s Assembly, Kim Jong Un said: “The firm establishment of the nuclear shield firmly guarantees and drives the development of all sectors of the country,…
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Russia and Vietnam have signed a new agreement to develop Vietnam’s first nuclear power plant, marking a significant step in bilateral energy cooperation. The deal, announced by Russia’s state nuclear agency Rosatom, was finalised during a visit by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh to Moscow, as Vietnam seeks to strengthen energy security amid global supply…
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Danes are voting in a closely watched general election that could secure a third term for Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, despite declining support for her Social Democrats. Frederiksen called the early vote amid heightened tensions with US President Donald Trump over Greenland. While the dispute has eased, domestic concerns — including cost-of-living pressures, immigration, and…
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Dr Fatih Birol, Executive Director of the International Energy Agency (IEA), has warned that global energy markets are under severe pressure due to sustained supply disruptions from the war in the Middle East — including the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz — in what he describes as a ‘very severe’ situation. Addressing the…
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The European Union has upgraded its strategic partnership with Nigeria, announcing a €290 million Team Europe investment package at the 8th Nigeria-EU Ministerial Dialogue in Abuja. Co-chaired by Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, Nigeria’s Foreign Affairs Minister, and Kaja Kallas, EU High Representative and Vice-President of the European Commission, the initiative focuses on digitalisation, health, agriculture, and…
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Italian voters have decisively rejected a constitutional reform spearheaded by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, handing a setback to her right-wing coalition ahead of 2027’s general elections. With nearly all ballots counted, the opposition-backed “No” bloc secured almost 54%, compared with 46% in favour of rewriting the constitution and restructuring the judiciary. Turnout was around 60%,…
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