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Cuba's deputy foreign minister, Carlos Fernandez de Cossio, confirmed that Havana and Washington have exchanged messages and used diplomatic channels but that those contacts have not developed into a formal dialogue. His comments follow heightened tensions after the U.S. capture of Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro and recent U.S. statements and policy th…
Satellite images and accounts from officials and regional analysts indicate Egypt has positioned at least one Bayraktar Akinci combat drone at an airstrip in East Oweinat, near the Sudan border. The move reflects a shift in Cairo’s approach to the nearly three-year war between Sudan’s military and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), coming after a seri…
Queen's University Belfast announced it will remove the name and commemorative bust of former U.S. Senator George Mitchell from its Institute for Global Peace, Security and Justice after new material about Mitchell appeared in a recent release of files connected to Jeffrey Epstein. The decision follows additional documents made public by the U.S. J…
Russia's Foreign Ministry declared that any stationing of foreign military units or related infrastructure in Ukraine would be considered foreign intervention and targeted by Russian forces. The statement, attributed to Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, also expressed approval of U.S. President Donald Trump's efforts to work toward resolving the conf…
The French government avoided defeat in the first of two no-confidence motions tied to the 2026 budget after a motion from the hard-left failed to reach the required votes. A second motion from the far-right is scheduled for a later vote; if the government prevails again, the 2026 budget will be adopted.
A U.S. district judge has again blocked the Biden-appointed administration's effort to prevent members of Congress from making surprise inspections of immigrant detention facilities, finding the Department of Homeland Security has not demonstrated the policy can be implemented using only restricted earmarked funds.
The Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics begins under current, varied eligibility rules for transgender athletes in women’s categories. The International Olympic Committee has signaled it will publish unified guidance soon, while individual international federations and national authorities continue to apply a mix of inclusion policies and bans. The…
U.S. Olympic officials have renamed their Milano hospitality venue from 'Ice House' to 'Winter House' after protests over fatal shootings involving U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers. The United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee says the space will continue to serve as a private, athlete-focused meeting place for skaters, hocke…
Greenland’s Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen told parliament that, despite U.S. President Donald Trump having ruled out the use of military force, Washington continues to pursue control and pathways to ownership of the Arctic island. Trump intensified calls earlier in the year for U.S. control citing national security concerns tied to Russia an…
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday that Russia has for an extended period offered to process or store Iran’s enriched uranium, and that Moscow continues to engage with all interested parties in efforts to reduce tensions surrounding Iran’s nuclear materials and related diplomatic frictions.
Palestinians who have been unable to cross Gaza’s Rafah border into Egypt since summer 2024 gathered with mixed emotions as authorities prepared for a reopening tied to an October ceasefire agreement. For many, the chance to travel means urgent medical care or reuniting with family; for others it risks leaving them stranded abroad if new restrictio…
The reopening of the Rafah crossing with Egypt has accelerated the second phase of the U.S.-led plan to end the Gaza war, but major issues remain unsettled. Central among them are whether Hamas will disarm, what role and mandate an international stabilisation force would have, and who will fund and oversee reconstruction. Israeli authorities warn t…
Israel has reopened the Rafah crossing with Egypt to pedestrian traffic, permitting some Palestinians to exit Gaza or return after displacement. The reopening is tightly controlled - Israel is requiring security screenings, and both Israel and Egypt are expected to cap the number of travelers. Significant restrictions remain in place, including a c…
Dmitry Medvedev, deputy chairman of Russia's Security Council and former president, warned that global tensions are rising and that the 'pain threshold' appears to be falling. He said Russia does not want a global war but cautioned that such an outcome cannot be excluded. Medvedev praised renewed contacts with Washington, criticized Western actions…
The UK Treasury has put forward voluntary exit packages worth as much as £100,000 ($136,790) to encourage officials to leave amid proposals to cut several hundred jobs. Finance Minister Rachel Reeves is targeting a reduction of about 300 roles from current staffing levels of roughly 2,100 by 2030, as part of a government-wide effort to trim adminis…
Laura Fernandez has been declared Costa Rica's next president and says she will advance a populist agenda aligned with outgoing President Rodrigo Chaves. Her platform includes constitutional reforms, the use of states of emergency that would limit civil liberties in high-crime areas, and completion of a high-security prison modeled on El Salvador's…
Premium bottled water is emerging as a conspicuous consumption item for affluent Indians, who are paying multiples of basic bottled-water prices for domestic and imported mineral waters. Driven by worries over contaminated groundwater, limited trust in tap water and a rising wellness trend, the premium segment has expanded rapidly in a market alrea…
Syrian security forces say they have arrested all members of a cell blamed for multiple rocket strikes on the Mezzeh military airport in Damascus, with investigators tracing the munitions to Lebanon’s Hezbollah. Authorities reported the seizure of drones believed to be intended for further operations and said the detainees maintained ties with unid…
Senior U.S. and Israeli generals convened at the Pentagon on Friday for private discussions as American forces increase naval and air defenses in the Middle East. U.S. officials declined to provide details of the meeting, and Iran issued a warning of a regional conflict should the United States launch an attack.
Swiss authorities said on Feb. 1 that an 18-year-old who had been hospitalized after the New Year fire at a bar in Crans-Montana has died, raising the confirmed fatalities to 41. Most victims were teenagers; dozens remain injured and some are being treated for severe burns. The tragedy has sparked public demonstrations and strained relations with I…
Pope Leo expressed deep concern about escalating tensions between the United States and Cuba and urged "sincere and effective dialogue" to prevent violence and suffering. His comments followed U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of potential tariffs on imports from nations that supply oil to Cuba, and Cuba's foreign minister declared an "int…
Costa Ricans vote in a general election with Laura Fernandez, a protege of President Rodrigo Chaves, leading polls at just over 40%—a level that would let her win outright and avoid an April 5 runoff. Fernandez is campaigning as a continuation of Chaves’ hardline security and anti-establishment platform and is seeking 40 of the 57 legislative seats…
Pakistani authorities say security forces killed 145 militants over a 40-hour period following coordinated attacks across the southwestern province of Balochistan. The province, rich in natural resources and bordering Iran and Afghanistan, saw violence in multiple districts as militants targeted security forces, civilians and infrastructure. The ba…
Iran’s Supreme Leader warned that a U.S. attack would turn into a wider regional conflict, reiterating Tehran’s stance that it does not seek to initiate hostilities but will respond strongly to any aggression. The statement comes amid a U.S. naval buildup in the Middle East and after months of domestic unrest that saw thousands killed, according to…
Israeli and Palestinian officials say preparatory steps are under way to reopen Gaza's Rafah border crossing for pedestrian traffic in both directions, coordinated with Egypt and the European Union. The initial operation will be limited, focused on patients and escorts, and subject to strict security checks and capacity constraints. Uncertainty rem…
