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At the United Nations Security Council 10112th meeting on Saturday (28 February), the United States and Iran exchanged sharp statements over rising Middle East tensions. US Ambassador Mike Waltz defended President Donald Trump’s decision to launch Operation Epic Fury, describing it as a targeted action to protect US allies and prevent nuclear proliferation. Iran’s Ambassador…
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Switzerland’s most significant military modernisation in decades faces internal political disputes and constitutional constraints. Defence Minister Martin Pfister warns the country confronts its “most dangerous security environment in decades,” but his proposals often meet resistance within the federal government. Recent reforms include: • Reorganising the Swiss armed forces to strengthen territorial defence, decentralising the air…
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Fighting between Pakistan and Afghanistan’s Taliban authorities entered a third day on Saturday (28 February), escalating tensions along the 2,600km Pakistan–Afghanistan border. Pakistani strikes reportedly hit Taliban military sites in Kabul and Kandahar, marking one of Islamabad’s deepest incursions in years. Pakistan accuses the Taliban of harbouring Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants — an allegation Kabul…
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South Sudanese authorities have arrested former finance minister Bak Barnaba Chol while he attempted to cross into Uganda, the latest in a series of high-level detentions. The arrest follows that of former finance and planning minister Marial Dongrin Ater, alongside a former central bank governor and other senior officials. Government spokesperson Ateny Wek Ateny said…
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Argentina’s Senate has approved sweeping labour reforms backed by President Javier Milei, marking a major legislative victory for the libertarian leader. The so-called “labour modernisation law” passed with 42 votes in favour, 28 against and two abstentions. The government says the reforms will stimulate investment, formal employment and productivity amid ongoing austerity measures. Key provisions…
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has arrived in Mumbai for a 10-day tour of India, Australia and Japan, advancing his proposed “middle power” alliance amid US trade disruption. The visit follows his World Economic Forum speech in Davos, where he warned of a “rupture” in the global order under US President Donald Trump. Canada aims…
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The United States and Israel have launched coordinated strikes on Iran, marking a major escalation in Middle East tensions. President Donald Trump said US forces began “major combat operations” aimed at dismantling Iran’s missile capabilities and countering what he described as imminent threats from the Iranian regime. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the objective was…
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US President Donald Trump reiterated that he is dissatisfied with the latest US‑Iran nuclear negotiations in Geneva, saying Tehran is “not willing to give us what we have to have” and stressing that Iran “cannot have nuclear weapons.” He maintained that the United States prefers diplomacy but acknowledged that military force “sometimes… you have to”…
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At the 61st regular session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva, Volker Türk, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, warned that “the world really is becoming a more dangerous place”. Presenting his global update, he said “the threat and use of force to solve disputes is becoming more frequent and…
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Presidents Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan and Aleksandar Vučić of Serbia reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations on Friday (27 February) marking 30 years of diplomatic ties. The leaders highlighted support for sovereignty, international law, and ongoing political and economic reforms. Key developments include: • Growth in bilateral trade and expanded cooperation in energy, transport,…
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