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In his 2026 State of the Union address, President Donald Trump reiterated strong warnings about Iran’s nuclear programme and missile development. Amid a large build-up of US naval and air power in the Middle East, Trump said the US was negotiating with Iran but Tehran was not relinquishing its nuclear ambitions and continued to threaten…
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Pakistan and Qatar have agreed to deepen strategic and economic cooperation following talks in Doha between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani. Sharif also met Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, as well as State Minister for Trade Dr Ahmed bin…
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President Vladimir Putin met Vietnamese Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung at the Kremlin on Tuesday (24 February), reaffirming the Russia–Vietnam comprehensive strategic partnership. Putin congratulated General Secretary To Lam on his re-election at the 14th Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam, describing bilateral ties as developing on a “positive trajectory” with growing trade and…
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has called for a “balanced, reliable, regulated and fair” partnership with Chinese President Xi Jinping as he embarked on his first visit to Beijing as German chancellor. Merz said discussions would address Chinese industrial “overcapacity”, export restrictions and market distortions, alongside efforts to “de-risk” supply chains. The visit comes as Germany…
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The Kavimvira border crossing linking Uvira in South Kivu with Bujumbura has reopened after Congolese authorities regained control of the area. The post, closed since December 2025 following the Rwanda-backed M23 seizure of Uvira, will operate daily from 5am to 5pm. Jean-Jacques Purusi Sadiki, Governor of South Kivu, said the security threat was “significantly reduced”…
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Marking the fourth anniversary of the war in Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed the European Parliament, stating, “today we must be just as determined and strong as we were when the invasion began,” and warning that “the threat hasn’t become smaller.” He called on Europe and the United States to maintain transatlantic unity, defend democratic…
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Tens of thousands of Afghan citizens are returning from Pakistan each month, with many arriving in Jalalabad, where the population has doubled to 600,000 in two years. Rising demand has pushed monthly rents for a two-room house to 4,000 afghanis ($60). According to the UN, Iran and Pakistan have returned roughly 3 million Afghans over…
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China’s Ministry of Commerce has imposed export restrictions on 20 Japanese entities, including Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, JAXA, and the National Defense Academy of Japan, citing their role in strengthening Japan’s military capabilities. The measures block exports of “dual-use” goods — items with civilian and military applications — and add a further 20 firms, including Subaru,…
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The United States has accused China of rapidly expanding its nuclear arsenal and conducting secret nuclear tests, following the expiry of the New START treaty on 5 February 2026. Speaking at the Conference on Disarmament in Geneva, Christopher Yeaw, US Assistant Secretary of State for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation, said China’s nuclear weapons buildup was…
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Support for Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s Labour Party is slipping in the Gorton and Denton constituency ahead of Thursday’s (26 February) by-election. The merged seat has returned Labour MPs for generations, but the resignation of Andrew Gwynne has left the party vulnerable. • Greens surge among younger, diverse voters in inner Manchester, led by Zack…
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