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China’s Ministry of National Defense has confirmed investigations into two of the People’s Liberation Army’s most senior figures, marking a major escalation in President Xi Jinping’s military purge. Zhang Youxia, vice chairman of the Central Military Commission, and Liu Zhenli, head of the Joint Staff Department, are accused of “grave violations of discipline and the…
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US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose a 100% tariff on all Canadian imports if Ottawa proceeds with a proposed trade arrangement with China. In a post on Truth Social Mr Trump said: “If Governor Carney thinks he is going to make Canada a “Drop Off Port” for China to send goods and products…
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Libya has signed a strategic partnership with international investors to expand and develop the Misurata Free Zone (MFZ), aiming to attract an estimated $2.7bn in foreign direct investment, Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibah said on Sunday (18 January). The agreement is designed to strengthen MFZ’s role as a logistics hub linking Africa, Europe and the Middle…
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Colombia has announced a suspension of electricity exports to Ecuador and a 30% tariff on 20 Ecuadorian products, escalating a trade and security dispute between the neighbours. The move follows Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa’s decision to impose a 30% “security charge” on Colombian goods from 1 February, citing a trade deficit and insufficient cooperation on…
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Negotiators from Russia, Ukraine and the United States met in Abu Dhabi on Friday (23 January) for the first direct talks on a peace plan advanced by Donald Trump to end the war, now entering its fourth year. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said territory remains the central dispute, as Moscow maintains demands that Kyiv withdraw…
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A New York Times Editorial Board review argues that US President Donald Trump, in his second term, has generated substantial personal income linked to the presidency, raising concerns over conflicts of interest and institutional integrity. The review estimates at least $1.4bn in documented gains since January 2025, noting this is likely an underestimate based on…
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Iran has warned it would treat any military strike by the United States as an act of full-scale war, as Washington prepares to deploy additional naval and air assets to the Middle East. A senior Iranian official, speaking anonymously, said Iran’s armed forces are on high alert and prepared for a worst-case scenario, amid what…
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The United States released its 2026 National Defense Strategy (NDS) on Friday (23 January), outlining a renewed focus on homeland defence, great-power deterrence, and allied burden-sharing amid rising multi-theatre risk. Published by the Department of War, the strategy reflects the security priorities of President Donald J. Trump’s second term and is framed around the doctrine…
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Mali’s military-led government has announced fuel rationing to address severe shortages caused by militant attacks on supply routes in border regions. The measures, announced on Thursday (22 January) ahead of Ramadan, aim to reduce queues at petrol stations and ensure more equitable distribution nationwide. Key developments • Al-Qaida-linked militants have burned more than 100 fuel…
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China’s President Xi Jinping told Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva that Beijing would stand by Brazil and the wider Global South, while calling for renewed commitment to the United Nations, according to China’s state news agency Xinhua. During a 45-minute telephone call, Xi said China and Brazil should “safeguard the shared interests of…
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