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Negotiators from Russia, Ukraine and the United States met in Abu Dhabi on Friday (23 January) for the first direct talks on a peace plan advanced by Donald Trump to end the war, now entering its fourth year. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said territory remains the central dispute, as Moscow maintains demands that Kyiv withdraw…
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A New York Times Editorial Board review argues that US President Donald Trump, in his second term, has generated substantial personal income linked to the presidency, raising concerns over conflicts of interest and institutional integrity. The review estimates at least $1.4bn in documented gains since January 2025, noting this is likely an underestimate based on…
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Iran has warned it would treat any military strike by the United States as an act of full-scale war, as Washington prepares to deploy additional naval and air assets to the Middle East. A senior Iranian official, speaking anonymously, said Iran’s armed forces are on high alert and prepared for a worst-case scenario, amid what…
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The United States released its 2026 National Defense Strategy (NDS) on Friday (23 January), outlining a renewed focus on homeland defence, great-power deterrence, and allied burden-sharing amid rising multi-theatre risk. Published by the Department of War, the strategy reflects the security priorities of President Donald J. Trump’s second term and is framed around the doctrine…
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Mali’s military-led government has announced fuel rationing to address severe shortages caused by militant attacks on supply routes in border regions. The measures, announced on Thursday (22 January) ahead of Ramadan, aim to reduce queues at petrol stations and ensure more equitable distribution nationwide. Key developments • Al-Qaida-linked militants have burned more than 100 fuel…
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China’s President Xi Jinping told Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva that Beijing would stand by Brazil and the wider Global South, while calling for renewed commitment to the United Nations, according to China’s state news agency Xinhua. During a 45-minute telephone call, Xi said China and Brazil should “safeguard the shared interests of…
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UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has criticised comments by US President Donald Trump suggesting British troops were not on the frontline in Afghanistan, describing the remarks as “insulting and frankly appalling”. Speaking on Friday (23 January), Starmer said the comments had caused deep distress to veterans and the families of those killed or wounded…
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In a conversation with Laurence D. Fink, Chair and CEO of BlackRock, Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk told the World Economic Forum in Davos that artificial intelligence and robotics could trigger an unprecedented expansion of the global economy, while fundamentally reshaping work and human purpose. Musk argued that widespread, low-cost AI and robotics are…
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The Trump administration has outlined a vision to rebuild Gaza, describing what it called “significant investment opportunities” during remarks at an event marking the launch of Trump’s “Board of Peace” in Davos. Presenting computer-generated images of a proposed “New Gaza”, Jared Kushner, the son-in-law of US President Donald Trump and a key figure in the…
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Russian, Ukrainian and US officials are set to hold trilateral talks in the United Arab Emirates on Friday (23 January), marking the first meeting involving all three sides since the war began nearly four years ago. The Kremlin confirmed Russia’s participation following talks in Moscow between President Vladimir Putin and US envoys. Kremlin aide Yuri…
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