An argument in the White House tore apart the US alliance with Ukraine, shook European leaders and highlighted JD Vance’s key role in forcefully expressing Donald Trump’s foreign policy. The…
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Russia: Largest drone attack of war hits Moscow region
Three men have been killed in the Moscow region, in what is described as the largest drone attack on the Russian capital since the start of the full-scale war in…
Sweden: Authorities say Russia is greatest threat to its security
Russia poses the greatest threat to Sweden due to its aggressive attitude towards the West, the Scandinavian nation’s security service Sapo has said. It wrote in its annual report that…
Pakistan: Militants attack train carrying hundreds of passengers
A train carrying hundreds of passengers has been attacked and halted by armed militants in Pakistan’s Balochistan region. The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) confirmed it had attacked the Jaffar Express…
Philipines: Who is Rodrigo Duterte
Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte once infamously likened himself to Hitler, declaring he “would be happy to slaughter” the millions of drug addicts that he said was destroying his country.…
Philippines: Ex-President Rodrigo Duterte arrested on ICC warrant over drug killings
Philippine police have arrested former President Rodrigo Duterte after the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued a warrant accusing him of crimes against humanity over his deadly “war on drugs”. The…
Greenland: Residents goe to polls in vote dominated by Trump and independence
Residents of Greenland are going to the polls on Tuesday in a vote that in previous years has drawn little outside attention – but which may prove pivotal for the…
USA: Marco Rubio says Ukraine partial ceasefire plan ‘has promise’ ahead of talks in Saudi Arabia
America’s top diplomat has said that he sees promise in Ukraine’s proposal for a partial ceasefire to end the three-year war with Russia, ahead of talks in Saudi Arabia between…
USA: Authorities expect ‘substantial progress’ in peace talks with Ukraine
Washington expects “substantial progress” to be made during talks with Ukraine this week, according to a senior US diplomat. Intelligence sharing will be discussed and the US hopes to sign…
UK: Starmer welcomes EU moves to boost defence spending
Sir Keir Starmer has welcomed an EU move to increase defence spending that was decided at an emergency summit in Brussels on Thursday. The package includes loans and weakened deficit…