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Protests broke out in northern Italy following the opening ceremony of the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympic Games, as demonstrators raised concerns over environmental sustainability and rising living costs. Police used water cannon after a small group fired flares and threw stones, following an otherwise peaceful march. Authorities had increased security after earlier clashes in Turin left…
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Malawi has delayed the rollout of a new Electronic Invoicing System (EIS) following nationwide protests by traders and small business owners concerned about economic pressures and tax compliance costs. Demonstrations across Blantyre, Lilongwe, Zomba and Mzuzu saw thousands submit petitions to the Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA), leading to a postponement of implementation until April 2026.…
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The United States has proposed a June 2026 deadline for Ukraine and Russia to reach a peace agreement to end the nearly four-year war, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The proposal forms part of ongoing US-brokered diplomatic efforts, with trilateral talks expected to take place in the United States, potentially in Miami. “The Americans…
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Canada and France inaugurated consulates in Nuuk, Greenland’s capital, on Friday (6 February), reinforcing diplomatic support for the self-governing Arctic territory. The move comes after Donald Trump renewed US interest in Greenland for its strategic and mineral resources, citing national security. While a US-Denmark-Greenland working group has been established to address security concerns, Denmark and…
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UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met Friedrich Merz, Chancellor of Germany, in Abu Dhabi on Friday (6 February) to strengthen bilateral relations and expand cooperation across key strategic sectors. Talks at Qasr Al Shati focused on deepening partnerships in energy security, advanced technology, and innovation, while both leaders stressed the…
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The United States has accused China of conducting an undisclosed nuclear explosive test in 2020, raising fresh tensions over global arms control and the future of nuclear testing norms. Speaking at the Conference on Disarmament in Geneva, U.S. Undersecretary of State for Arms Control Thomas DiNanno alleged Beijing carried out a yield-producing test on 22…
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Thousands of teachers and education staff protested in Bucharest, Romania, on Thursday (5 February) over government austerity measures targeting the education sector. The coalition government led by Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan approved two reform packages aimed at reducing Romania’s budget deficit, including a 10% reduction to public institution salary funds. Teachers have warned of potential…
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Bahrain and France have signed a bilateral defence agreement to strengthen military cooperation, strategic intelligence sharing and defence industry collaboration. The deal, announced by the office of French President Emmanuel Macron, highlights growing France–Gulf security ties amid heightened Middle East geopolitical tensions. The agreement was finalised during King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa’s visit to…
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Estonia has strengthened security in Narva, a strategic border town facing Russia across the Narva River, as the war in Ukraine continues to reshape Baltic regional security. The crossing between Estonia and Russia has been reinforced with defensive barriers, while vehicle traffic remains closed. Eerik Purgel, Estonia’s regional border chief, said the measures reflect growing…
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Cuba has said it is ready to hold talks with the United States without preconditions, as the country faces an escalating energy crisis and potential oil sanctions. In a televised news conference on Thursday (5 February), President Miguel Díaz-Canel rejected the US president’s suggestion that the regime in Havana was “close to failing”. “Cuba is…
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