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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and French President Emmanuel Macron have called for a renewed expansion of civilian nuclear power in Europe, arguing that the ongoing US–Israel war with Iran has highlighted the continent’s vulnerability to imported fossil fuels. Speaking at the second Nuclear Energy Summit near Paris, von der Leyen said Europe’s…
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Nearly 700,000 people have been displaced in Lebanon, including around 200,000 children, as fighting linked to the US/Israel–Iran war expands across the region, according to UNICEF. The conflict intensified following US and Israeli strikes on Iran, Iranian missile attacks on Israel, and Israeli operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon. According to the UN Office for the…
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Ukrainian and Russian officials have issued competing claims about the battlefield situation as the Russia–Ukraine war enters its fourth year, while planned US-brokered peace talks have been delayed amid the Middle East conflict. Maj. Gen. Oleksandr Komarenko said Ukrainian forces recently retook most territory in the Dnipropetrovsk region, reclaiming over 400 sq km during a…
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Saudi Aramco, the world’s largest oil producer responsible for roughly 10% of global crude supply, says it expects to maintain about 70% of its normal exports within days by redirecting shipments through the Red Sea port of Yanbu. Speaking on an earnings call, Amin Nasser, chief executive of Saudi Aramco, warned the ongoing US–Iran war…
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Western nations have reinforced their military presence in the eastern Mediterranean following the conflict involving Iran, with security around Cyprus becoming a central concern after an Iranian-made drone struck a British military base on the island on 2 March 2026. The deployments include aircraft carriers, frigates, fighter jets and air-defence systems from NATO allies and…
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Speaking alongside US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine gave an update on Operation Epic Fury as it moves into its 11th day, with US forces continuing operations against Iran’s military capabilities. Caine outlined three core objectives: degrading Iranian ballistic missiles and drone systems, attacking…
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China’s exports rose sharply at the start of 2026, reinforcing the country’s status as the world’s largest trading nation ahead of a planned meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing. Customs data shows exports grew far faster than expected, highlighting the resilience of China’s manufacturing sector and its expanding…
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Brazil’s President, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, has called for deeper Brazil–South Africa defence cooperation during a state visit in Brasília by South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa. Speaking at a joint press conference, Lula said countries in the Global South must strengthen their own defence capabilities rather than relying heavily on foreign arms suppliers. He…
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US President Donald Trump has said American military strikes have severely degraded Iran’s military capability, claiming key infrastructure and weapons systems were destroyed during recent operations. Speaking at a press conference in Florida, President Trump argued the action prevented Iran from expanding its influence across the Middle East and threatening Israel and other US allies…
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Europe must adopt a more realistic and interest-driven foreign policy as global power dynamics shift, referencing debate around the conflict involving Iran. Speaking at the EU Ambassadors’ Conference 2026, von der Leyen said arguments over whether the situation in Iran represents a “war of choice” or a…
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