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Vietnam’s ruling Communist Party has reappointed To Lam as general secretary, securing another five-year term after a unanimous vote at its five-yearly congress, as he pledged to accelerate economic growth and governance reform. All 180 members of the new Central Committee backed To Lam, reaffirming his authority in Vietnam’s one-party system. He outlined a leadership…
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Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi dissolved parliament on 23 January 2026, triggering a snap general election on 8 February, as she seeks a stronger mandate amid inflation pressures and market unease. The country’s first female leader is banking on strong Cabinet approval to offset weak ratings for her Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), which governs with…
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Wind and solar power overtook fossil fuels in the European Union’s electricity mix for the first time in 2025, according to new data from Ember, underscoring the bloc’s accelerating shift towards low-carbon energy. Wind and solar accounted for 30% of EU electricity generation, narrowly surpassing the 29% share from fossil fuels, including coal and gas.…
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy delivered a blunt warning to European leaders during a special address at the World Economic Forum, accusing the continent of delaying action while Russia’s war continues. “Europe loves to discuss the future but avoids taking action today,” Zelenskyy said, arguing that Russian oil shipments along European shores continue to finance Moscow’s…
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U.S. President Donald Trump has formally launched the Board of Peace, an initiative initially focused on sustaining the Gaza ceasefire but intended to expand into broader global conflict mediation. Trump, who will chair the board, said it would operate “in conjunction with the United Nations”, though several major powers have voiced concern it could dilute…
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China has signalled interest in expanding cooperation with Malta on shipping and port logistics, citing the island’s strategic position in the Central Mediterranean. At an economic and trade cooperation meeting in Beijing, the Chinese Commerce Ministry said it was willing to strengthen “strategic alignment” with Malta, an European Union member state. China and Malta established…
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has warned that the world has entered a new era of great-power politics, arguing that the foundations of the post-Cold War international order have been severely shaken. Speaking at a keynote address, Merz cited Russia’s war against Ukraine, China’s rise, and a shift in U.S. foreign and security policy as signs…
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen survived a no-confidence motion in the European Parliament on Thursday (22 January), after MEPs voted overwhelmingly to reject an attempt to unseat her Commission. The motion, tabled by Patriots for Europe (PfE), failed to reach the required two-thirds majority of votes cast and a majority of all sitting…
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Ecuador will impose a 30% “security tariff” on imports from Colombia from 1 February 2026, citing cross-border drug trafficking and illegal mining, President Daniel Noboa has announced. In a social media statement, Noboa said the measure would remain until Colombia demonstrates “real commitment” to joint enforcement, arguing Ecuador faces a trade deficit exceeding $1bn while…
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Russian President Vladimir Putin has said Moscow could contribute $1 billion from frozen Russian assets to secure permanent membership of the proposed “Board of Peace”, an international body announced by US President Donald Trump. Speaking at a meeting of the Russian Security Council in Moscow, Putin said he had instructed the Russian Foreign Ministry to…
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