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The UN Security Council held its 10,087th meeting on 12 January 2026, during which Russia, Ukraine and their partners exchanged sharply opposing accounts of the war and its implications for European and global security. Russia’s representative accused some Council members of acting as “mouthpieces for the party of war” and ignoring the causes of the…
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China and the European Union have agreed on steps to de-escalate their dispute over imports of Chinese-made electric vehicles (EVs). The European Commission has issued guidance allowing Chinese manufacturers to propose minimum import prices as an alternative to anti-subsidy tariffs imposed in 2024. “The European market is open to electric vehicles from all around the…
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Somalia has cancelled all cooperation agreements with the United Arab Emirates, citing concerns over national sovereignty, unity and political independence. The decision was announced by the Council of Ministers and confirmed by Defence Minister Ahmed Moallim Fiqi, who said in a post on X that the move was based on “reliable reports and evidence indicating…
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President Xi Jinping has reaffirmed that China’s anti-corruption campaign remains a central political priority, warning the fight is “severe and complex” and must not be lost. Speaking at the opening of a three-day plenary of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI), China’s top watchdog, Xi called for an “unwavering high-pressure stance” against graft across…
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NATO allies are discussing practical next steps to strengthen Arctic security, according to NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, speaking on Monday (Jan. 12) in Zagreb. At a joint press conference with Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković, Rutte said all allies recognise the strategic importance of the Arctic as sea routes open and geopolitical competition increases.…
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A Japanese research vessel has begun a landmark mission to test domestic extraction of rare earth minerals, as Tokyo moves to reduce strategic dependence on China. The test ship Chikyu is operating near Minamitori Island, around 1,900 km southeast of Tokyo, in what officials say is the world’s first attempt to continuously lift rare-earth seabed…
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US President Donald Trump said the United States is considering “very strong options” in response to Iran’s crackdown on nationwide protests, including the possibility of military action. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump said Iran’s leadership was starting to cross a US red line and warned that any attack on American interests or…
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, to deepen economic, industrial and security cooperation between India and Europe’s largest economy. Germany is India’s largest trading partner in the EU, and both leaders said ties would be expanded across trade, defence and strategic industries. Key developments: • A roadmap for…
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U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that no Venezuelan oil or financial support will reach Cuba, urging Havana to strike a deal with Washington. The move follows the U.S. capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in early January and a tightened oil blockade on Venezuela, which has halted shipments to Cuba. Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel…
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended Israel’s conduct in the Gaza war in a recent Economist interview, responding to questions about civilian harm and military strategy. Netanyahu disputed external claims about the civilian-to-combatant casualty ratio, asserting Israel did not “carpet bomb” Gaza and instead conducted restrained ground operations. He said dense urban warfare and extensive…
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