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US President Donald Trump said the United States had effectively won the early phase of its war with Iran but indicated military operations would continue. Speaking at a rally in Kentucky, Trump told supporters “you never like to say too early you won. We won,” adding that “in the first hour it was over.” He…
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European Council President António Costa travelled to Baku on Wednesday (11 March) to strengthen European Union–Azerbaijan cooperation on energy security, defence and transport connectivity, as the war in Iran continues to disrupt global energy markets. Meeting President Ilham Aliyev, Costa expressed the EU’s “full solidarity” with Azerbaijan following an Iran-linked attack on the Nakhchivan exclave…
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Indonesia and Australia are exploring expanded security cooperation that could include Japan and Papua New Guinea, following talks between Indonesia’s Defence Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin and Australia’s Defence Minister Richard Marles. Speaking after the meeting, Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin said the countries are considering new trilateral security arrangements and enhanced collaboration across the Indo-Pacific. The discussions follow a…
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The UN Security Council has adopted a resolution condemning Iran’s missile and drone attacks on Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states and Jordan, describing them as breaches of international law and serious threats to regional peace. The resolution passed with 13 votes in favour, while Russia and China abstained. Presented by Bahrain and co-sponsored by 135…
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José Antonio Kast was sworn in as President of Chile on Wednesday (11 March), marking the country’s most significant shift to the political right since the return of democracy in 1990. The inauguration took place at Chile’s National Congress in Valparaíso, attended by regional leaders including Argentina’s President Javier Milei, Panama’s President José Raúl Mulino,…
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The International Energy Agency (IEA) says its 32 member countries have unanimously agreed to release 400 million barrels of oil from strategic reserves, the largest coordinated release in the agency’s history, as the Iran war disrupts global energy markets. IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol said “The oil market challenges we are facing are unprecedented in…
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Madagascar’s military leader, Colonel Michael Randrianirina, has dismissed Prime Minister Herintsalama Rajaonarivelo and dissolved the government, just five months after taking power following mass protests in Antananarivo. A presidential spokesperson said Randrianirina had suspended the government “in accordance with the constitution” and would appoint a new prime minister shortly, without giving a reason for the…
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The United States military says it has destroyed 16 Iranian mine-laying vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, following intelligence reports that Iran had begun deploying naval mines in the strategically vital waterway. The narrow maritime corridor carries roughly 20% of global oil supplies, making any disruption a major concern for global energy markets. Oil shipments…
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Paraguay’s Chamber of Deputies has approved a Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) permitting the temporary presence of United States military and civilian personnel in the country. The deal, backed by Paraguayan President Santiago Peña, passed with 53 votes in favour, eight against and four abstentions. It now awaits Peña’s signature to enter into force. The…
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Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs hosted Czech President Petr Pavel in Riga on Tuesday (10 March) for a state visit focused on defence cooperation, NATO security and support for Ukraine. Meeting at Riga Castle, the two leaders discussed strengthening bilateral relations, expanding cooperation in the defence industry, and coordinating policy within the European Union and NATO.…
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