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Bangladesh Nationalist Party has secured a two-thirds parliamentary majority in Bangladesh’s first national election since the 2024 student-led uprising, positioning it to form the next government. The party is led by prime ministerial candidate Tarique Rahman, who returned from 17 years in UK exile in December. The vote followed the removal of former prime minister…
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov welcomed Burkina Faso Foreign Minister Karamoko Traoré to Moscow on Thursday (12 February) for a high-level meeting aimed at strengthening bilateral relations. Key developments: • Signing of foundational agreements on Russia–Burkina Faso cooperation. • Launch of the Intergovernmental Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation, co-chaired by Russian Energy Minister Sergey…
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Taiwan President Lai Ching-te has warned that Taipei must prepare for a potential Chinese military threat, stressing the need to deter aggression amid rising tensions across the Taiwan Strait. Speaking to AFP in 2026, Lai said Taiwan must ensure there is “never a good day” for China to consider invasion. Lai argued that Chinese control…
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NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said Allied defence ministers agreed to strengthen collective deterrence, accelerate military production, and maintain support for Ukraine following meetings in Brussels on Thursday (12 February). Rutte highlighted progress towards NATO’s 5% of GDP defence spending target, noting countries including Denmark, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland have met or exceeded investment…
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Thousands of protesters gathered in Buenos Aires as Argentina’s Senate debated labour reforms proposed by President Javier Milei, aimed at limiting strike rights and altering employment protections. The government argues the measures support free-market reforms and economic recovery amid ongoing financial pressures. Demonstrations organised by the General Confederation of Labour (CGT) resulted in clashes with…
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Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley has secured a third election victory after the Barbados Labour Party (BLP) won all 30 seats in the House of Assembly, according to state broadcaster CBC Barbados. The result extends Mottley’s political dominance and reinforces her international profile as a leading Caribbean voice on economic reform and climate diplomacy. The…
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China has unveiled a conceptual design for a new nuclear-powered Arctic icebreaker, highlighting Beijing’s expanding strategic ambitions in the region. Developed by China’s state-run 708 Research Institute, the vessel is designed as a multirole cargo and polar tourism ship, capable of breaking ice up to 2.5 metres thick. Analysts warn China’s Arctic activities blend civilian…
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Italy’s Cabinet has approved a bill allowing naval blockades to stop migrant boats during periods of “exceptional pressure” at its borders, marking a further step in the migration strategy of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. The legislation allows Italy to restrict entry into territorial waters for up to 30 days, extendable to six months, if authorities…
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INEOS founder and Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has sparked debate on UK immigration policy and the economy, warning that rising migration and welfare dependency are placing pressure on public resources. Speaking to Sky News, Ratcliffe said “the UK has been colonised by immigrants”, arguing that migration levels were placing financial strain on public…
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Türkiye and Greece signalled a continued thaw in relations after high-level talks in Ankara, as both NATO allies seek to manage longstanding disputes in the Aegean Sea and Cyprus. Speaking after talks with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said disagreements between the two countries are “not unsolvable” and progress could…
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