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NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte reaffirmed NATO’s long-term military, political and security support for Ukraine during an address to the Verkhovna Rada, as the Russia–Ukraine war enters its fifth year. Rutte said ongoing peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine represent progress but warned that continued Russian strikes undermine diplomatic efforts. He stated NATO and partner…
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Spain plans to ban social media access for users under 16 and introduce legislation holding platform executives personally liable for hate speech and illegal content, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced. Speaking at the World Governments Summit in Dubai, Sánchez urged wider European coordination on digital regulation, citing risks to child development, online safety, and mental…
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China and Uruguay have expanded their comprehensive strategic partnership after President Yamandú Orsi met President Xi Jinping in Beijing, signing multiple cooperation agreements across science, technology, and trade. Orsi described the visit as part of Uruguay’s strategy to strengthen international engagement and support long-term national development. President Xi Jinping emphasised cooperation towards a multipolar world…
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Bolivia’s President Rodrigo Paz is planning sweeping economic reforms aimed at expanding mining and oil exploration and attracting foreign investment, marking a shift from nearly two decades of socialist-led governance. Paz said new laws will introduce 50-50 risk-sharing partnerships with foreign investors to develop Bolivia’s natural resources, including lithium, silver and tin. Contracts signed under…
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US President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi have agreed to a new trade deal reducing US tariffs on Indian goods from 25% to 18%. The agreement also ends a 25% penalty linked to India’s purchase of Russian oil. Key points: • India will reduce trade barriers to zero for US goods. •…
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France has approved its 2026 budget after two no-confidence motions failed, allowing the legislation to pass and offering short-term stability for the minority government led by Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu. The vote followed four months of political deadlock triggered by the 2024 snap election, which produced a hung parliament amid growing pressure to rein in…
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The United States is preparing to launch Project Vault, a strategic critical minerals stockpile, as part of efforts to strengthen supply chains and reduce reliance on China. According to a Trump administration official, US President Donald Trump will back the initiative with $12 billion in financing, including a proposed $10 billion, 15-year loan from the…
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Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has defended his four-day visit to China, telling Parliament that engagement with the world’s second-largest economy is essential to safeguarding UK interests, jobs and national security. He argued Britain can “do two things at once”: protect itself while cooperating where interests align. Opposition leader Kemi Badenoch, Leader of the Conservative…
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The Rafah border crossing, Gaza’s main link to the outside world, reopened on Monday (2 February) after nearly two years, marking a key milestone of a US-brokered ceasefire aimed at ending the war. According to Al Qahera, Egypt’s state news agency, and an Israeli security official, Palestinians began limited entry and exit via the Gaza–Egypt…
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Tens of thousands of demonstrators rallied in Prague on Sunday (1 February) in support of President Petr Pavel, amid a deepening dispute with Foreign Minister Petr Macinka over cabinet appointments. The standoff centres on Pavel’s refusal to appoint Filip Turek as environment minister, citing concerns over his conduct and adherence to constitutional values. Pavel last…
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