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Armenia and the United States have agreed to expand cooperation in the civil nuclear sector, marking a significant step in bilateral energy relations and regional geopolitics. The agreement was signed by Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and US Vice President JD Vance during Vance’s two-day visit. The deal finalises negotiations on a 123 Agreement, enabling…
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Keir Starmer has resisted calls to step down from Labour leadership, telling MPs he is “not prepared to walk away” despite a tumultuous past week that exposed fractures within the party. This comes after a string of resignations and criticism linked to Peter Mandelson’s resignation over ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Mandelson reportedly…
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Türkiye could be drawn into a regional nuclear arms race Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has warned, saying countries “with problematic issues with Iran will begin to strive to acquire nuclear weapons.” His remarks signal broader regional security concerns, including long-standing tensions involving Israel’s undeclared nuclear capabilities. Speaking to CNN Türk, Fidan said Ankara does not…
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Cuba is facing a worsening fuel crisis after aviation authorities warned airlines of limited aircraft refuelling capacity, reportedly linked to intensified US sanctions under President Donald Trump. An aviation notice circulated to airlines highlights severe energy rationing. A commercial pilot said such an official warning is rare, even amid Cuba’s long-standing supply shortages. The measures…
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has pledged to remain in office after facing mounting leadership pressure within the Labour Party, following calls for his resignation from Anas Sarwar, Leader of Scottish Labour. Speaking to Labour MPs, Starmer said he would not abandon his mandate, emphasising the government’s focus on national reform and countering the rise…
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Hong Kong’s High Court has sentenced media tycoon Jimmy Lai to 20 years in prison, marking one of the most prominent prosecutions under the territory’s national security law. The 78-year-old British citizen and founder of the now-closed Apple Daily was convicted of colluding with foreign powers and publishing seditious material. The case is widely viewed…
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The United States will reduce its reciprocal tariff on Bangladesh to 19%, the White House confirmed, marking another adjustment to bilateral trade arrangements. President Donald Trump approved the tariff reduction, following earlier cuts from 37% to 20%. The agreement introduces a mechanism allowing selected Bangladeshi textile and apparel products to receive full tariff exemptions. According…
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Tensions between Ethiopia and Eritrea have escalated after Ethiopian Foreign Minister Gedion Timothewos accused Eritrea of military incursions and backing armed groups inside Ethiopian territory. In a 7 February letter addressed to Eritrean Foreign Minister Osman Saleh, Ethiopia alleged Eritrean troops had occupied parts of their shared border for an extended period. The claims come…
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Somalia and Saudi Arabia have signed a defence and military cooperation agreement aimed at strengthening bilateral security ties and supporting regional stability. The memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed in Riyadh by Somali Defence Minister Ahmed Moallim Fiqi and Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman. The agreement covers multiple areas of defence collaboration and…
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António José Seguro has won Portugal’s presidential runoff, defeating Chega party leader André Ventura with 66.7% of the vote, according to official results with 99% counted. The Socialist candidate will serve a five-year term, replacing outgoing President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, who reached the constitutional term limit. Seguro campaigned as a moderate, pledging cooperation with…
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