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Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Wednesday (28 January), as Russia seeks to preserve its military presence in Syria following recent reports of withdrawals in the northeast. The visit—Sharaa’s second since taking power after the fall of Bashar al-Assad—comes amid shifting security dynamics and talks over Russia’s remaining bases.…
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Amazon has confirmed a further 16,000 corporate job cuts, bringing total reductions to around 30,000 roles since October 2025, as the company continues a wide-ranging restructuring drive in 2026. The move follows earlier reporting that CEO Andy Jassy is pushing to streamline management, cut bureaucracy and exit underperforming businesses. Amazon has also announced the closure…
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Burkina Faso has formally acceded to the Vienna Convention on Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage (VCLND), signalling progress in its plans to develop a civilian nuclear energy programme in partnership with Russia. The ratification was unanimously approved by Burkina Faso’s Transitional Legislative Assembly, aligning the country’s legal framework with international nuclear liability standards as it…
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has begun the first visit to China by a British leader since 2018, signalling a cautious effort to stabilise political and economic ties with Beijing as relations between Western capitals and the United States grow more volatile. Speaking en route, Starmer said the UK must remain vigilant on security while…
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Leaders of three Dutch political parties have agreed in principle to form a minority coalition government, ending months of negotiations following the October 2025 election. The coalition will bring together Democrats 66 (D66), the Christian Democratic Appeal (CDA), and the People’s Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD). Together, the parties would hold 66 seats in…
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Rwanda has launched legal proceedings against the United Kingdom over unpaid funds linked to the now-scrapped UK–Rwanda migration agreement. The deal, agreed in 2022 under then prime minister Boris Johnson, aimed to deter irregular Channel crossings by relocating asylum seekers to Rwanda. The policy faced sustained legal challenges and was ruled unlawful by the UK…
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The United States has announced multi-day military exercises in the Middle East, as Washington deploys a major naval and air presence amid escalating tensions with Iran. Air Forces Central, the air component of US Central Command (CENTCOM), said the drills will test the ability to deploy, disperse and sustain combat airpower across the region. Details…
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The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists has moved its Doomsday Clock to 85 seconds before midnight, the closest setting since its creation in 1947, citing escalating global risks. The assessment highlights mounting nuclear, technological and climate threats, alongside what it describes as a failure of international leadership. Key drivers identified • Rising nuclear tensions involving…
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Spain’s government has approved a decree to regularise an estimated 500,000 undocumented migrants, marking a clear divergence from tougher migration policies elsewhere in Europe. Migration Minister Elma Saiz said beneficiaries would be able to work “in any sector, in any part of the country”, describing the move as part of a human-rights-based migration model that…
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Independent UN experts have warned that escalating violence in South Sudan is increasing the risk of mass atrocities against civilians, as fighting intensifies and rhetoric hardens. The UN Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan said it was “gravely alarmed” by clashes in Jonglei State, where witnesses report civilians fleeing into surrounding swamps. Key developments…
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