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The UK Home Secretary, Shabana Mahmood, has announced new immigration legislation tightening rules on asylum support and accommodation as the government seeks stricter border controls. Under the proposed changes, asylum seekers may lose eligibility for state accommodation and financial support if they have access to funds, a criminal record, or the legal right to work…
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Addressing the Raisina Dialogue 2026 in India, Finnish President Alexander Stubb delivered a pragmatic assessment of the shifting global landscape. He offered a blunt evaluation of modern geopolitics, stating definitively that “the era of a western dominated world is over.” President Stubb argued that while the old order is being challenged by a return to…
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Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks with Central African Republic President Faustin-Archange Touadéra at the Kremlin in Moscow during the CAR leader’s working visit to Russia. The discussions focused on strengthening Russia–Central African Republic relations, including cooperation in security, trade, energy, agriculture, infrastructure, and humanitarian exchanges. Both leaders also addressed coordination on international issues. Key…
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India held bilateral talks with President Alexander Stubb of Finland in New Delhi on Thursday (5 March), with both leaders agreeing to deepen cooperation in digitalisation, sustainability, clean energy and advanced technology. Speaking after the meeting, Modi said the two countries aim to shape their relationship into a strategic partnership…
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China has set its lowest annual growth target since 1991, aiming for 4.5%-5% in 2026 amid domestic and global challenges. The announcement came during the country’s annual “two sessions” political meetings, alongside preliminary details of the 15th Five Year Plan. Premier Li Qiang highlighted investments in innovation, high-tech industries, AI, green energy, and household consumption…
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Russian President Vladimir Putin has signaled that Russia could halt gas supplies to Europe, as the Iran crisis drives global oil and gas prices higher and disrupts energy markets. Speaking to Kremlin correspondent Pavel Zarubin, Putin linked the possibility to European Union plans to phase out Russian pipeline gas imports by 2027 and restrict new…
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Europe is preparing for a possible rise in migration from the Middle East as regional conflict intensifies, according to International Organization for Migration (IOM) Director-General Amy Pope. Speaking about the evolving crisis, Pope said prolonged instability could lead to greater displacement and cross-border movement, particularly if fighting spreads or persists. European governments are already reviewing…
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney used a landmark address to the Australian parliament to highlight growing cooperation between two major “middle powers” on critical minerals, security and technology. During his Asia-Pacific tour, Carney met Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, with both leaders announcing deeper coordination on mineral supply chains and strategic industries. In his speech,…
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Nepal is voting in a pivotal national election, the first since the September 2025 Gen Z protest movement that forced the resignation of former prime minister K.P. Sharma Oli. The vote reflects widespread public frustration over corruption, economic stagnation and political instability. Many voters say the result will determine whether young Nepalis see a future…
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In a recent interview with India Today, economist Professor Jeffrey Sachs delivered a searing critique of Western foreign policy, accusing the United States and Israel of orchestrating a “premeditated” conflict to secure regional hegemony. Sachs argued that the narrative of an imminent threat from Iran is a fabrication, noting that Iran had previously adhered to…
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