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The defence ministers of South Korea and Japan have agreed to upgrade bilateral defence cooperation, including collaboration on artificial intelligence (AI) and unmanned weapon systems, Seoul’s Defence Ministry said. Japan’s Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi and South Korea’s Defence Minister Ahn Gyu-back met in Yokosuka, Japan, where they also agreed to hold joint naval search-and-rescue drills.…
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At a press conference outlining his priorities for 2026, António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, warned that the international system is becoming increasingly unstable as power politics override global norms. Drawing on his background in physics, Guterres said the world no longer responds to political actions in predictable ways, noting that “reckless actions are…
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European Union foreign ministers on Thursday (29 January) agreed to include the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps on the bloc’s list of terrorist organisations. Meeting in Brussels, ministers also approved additional sanctions targeting individuals and entities linked to Iran’s recent internal repression. Ursula von der Leyen described the move as “long overdue”. Key developments • The…
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Germany plans to become the first European power to develop a national space-based missile detection system, as Europe seeks to reduce reliance on US early-warning capabilities. Major General Michael Traut, head of Germany’s space command, said Berlin is planning “the core of a satellite-based missile detection system”, designed as a national project but open to…
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Nearly four years into the Russia–Ukraine war, combined military casualties could approach two million by spring 2026, according to a new study by Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). Key findings • CSIS estimates Russia has suffered around 1.2 million casualties, including up to 325,000 deaths. • Ukraine is assessed to have incurred close…
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has told Chinese President Xi Jinping he wants a “sophisticated relationship” with Beijing, signalling a reset after years of strained ties. The talks came during Starmer’s four-day visit to China — the first by a British prime minister in eight years — amid concerns over security, human rights, and economic…
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Vietnam and the European Union have elevated their ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership, signalling closer political alignment amid global trade disruptions and rising US tariffs on exports. Vietnamese President Luong Cuong described the move as a “historical milestone” during talks in Hanoi with European Council President Antonio Costa. The upgrade carries political weight but…
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that the United States continues to benefit from NATO, while arguing the alliance must be “reimagined” to reflect shifting global security demands. The hearing was primarily focused on recent US military action in Venezuela, but questioning turned to Washington’s approach to NATO and…
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A Dutch court has ruled that the Netherlands unlawfully discriminated against residents of Bonaire, a Caribbean special municipality, by failing to adequately support climate change adaptation and by not doing its fair share to cut emissions. The Hague court found breaches of articles 8 and 14 of the European Convention on Human Rights, citing unequal…
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Türkiye President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said the country is targeting a $5 billion trade volume with Nigeria, up from roughly $2 billion, following talks with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu during the Nigerian leader’s state visit on Tuesday (27 January). Speaking at a joint press briefing, Erdoğan said discussions were already under way to achieve the…
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