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Malawi’s President Lazarus Chakwera has formally conceded defeat in the 2025 presidential election to Peter Mutharika, who previously led the country from 2014 to 2020. In a public address, Chakwera, 70, said: “It is only right that I concede defeat out of respect for your will as citizens and out of respect for the constitution.…
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Lithuania’s Defence Ministry has opened the first of nine planned schools to train both children and adults in drone use, assembly, and programming. The initiative, based in Tauragė, just 20 km from Russia’s Kaliningrad enclave, reflects growing security concerns in the region. Deputy Defence Minister Tomas Godliauskas said the programme aims to strengthen national defence…
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NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said the alliance had acted “quickly and decisively” after recent Russian incursions into allied airspace, rejecting criticism that it is unprepared for Moscow’s tactics. • On Friday (Sep. 9), NATO jets intercepted three Russian MiG-31s in Estonian airspace. • Earlier this month, drones entered Poland and Romania, triggering consultations under…
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The European Union and Indonesia have signed a landmark free trade agreement, concluding more than nine years of negotiations. The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) and an Investment Protection Agreement were signed in Bali by EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic and Indonesia’s Economic Affairs Minister Airlangga Hartarto. Key elements include:• Removal of most tariffs on…
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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned that the world has entered an era of “reckless disruption and relentless human suffering” as he addressed world leaders at the 2025 UN General Assembly in New York. In his opening speech, Guterres cited: • Wars and invasions undermining sovereignty• Hunger used as a weapon• Censorship and silenced truth•…
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US President Donald Trump addressed the United Nations General Assembly in New York, questioning whether the organisation is fulfilling its purpose. He described the UN as having “tremendous potential” but argued it was falling short on global challenges. Trump said his administration had worked to end “seven wars” without UN involvement, adding that he had…
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Thousands of Italians joined nationwide demonstrations in solidarity with Palestinians, coordinated by trade unions across nearly 80 towns and cities. Major disruptions occurred in Milan, Rome, Genoa, Turin, and Bologna, where transport and universities were affected. Clashes in Milan left 60 police officers injured, prompting condemnation from Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, who labelled the violence…
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Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger have announced their withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC), accusing the tribunal of serving as an instrument of “neocolonial repression.” In a joint statement, the three military-led governments argued the ICC has shown bias and failed to prosecute major crimes, including war crimes and crimes against humanity. They accused…
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President Donald Trump has signed an order classifying Antifa as a domestic terrorist organisation, following the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The move, announced at the White House, directs US agencies to investigate and dismantle Antifa-linked activities. Antifa, short for anti-fascist, is a decentralised movement opposing “far-right” and fascist groups. Lacking central leadership, it…
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French President Emmanuel Macron has confirmed France’s recognition of a Palestinian state, joining the UK, Australia, Canada, Portugal, Belgium, Luxembourg, and Malta. Speaking at the UN General Assembly in New York, Macron said that “nothing justifies” Israel’s ongoing war in Gaza, now approaching its second year. He warned that failure to act could undermine the…
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