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Iran criticizes new US sanctions and rejects talks

Iran has condemned the new sanctions imposed by the United States on its oil industry, calling them "illegitimate and unlawful." A spokesperson for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs accused the US of attempting to pressure the Iranian people by preventing the country from engaging in......

International Outcry Against Trump's Gaza Proposal

Numerous countries and organizations expressed strong opposition to Donald Trump's proposal to evacuate Gaza's population and turn it into a U.S.-administered territory as a solution to the conflict between Hamas and Israel. Trump reiterated that Gazans, whose homeland lies in ruins after 15......

Deepseek's emergence challenges US AI industry, Trump responds

US President Donald Trump described the rise of Chinese company DeepSeek as a "wake-up call" for the US tech industry. This followed the release of DeepSeek's artificial intelligence (AI) model, which disrupted Wall Street and led to significant drops in shares of major tech firms like......

Upcoming UK-China Diplomatic Talks in February

China's top diplomat, Wang Yi, will visit the UK in February to hold discussions with British Foreign Secretary, David Lammy, marking the first strategic dialogue between the two countries since 2018. The visit is set to occur around the Munich Security Conference, which runs from February 14-16.......

UN Chief Urges Withdrawal of Rwandan Forces from DR Congo

The Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres, has called for the withdrawal of Rwandan forces from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and urged them to cease their support for armed groups advancing towards the strategic city of Goma in eastern DRC. Reports indicate that......

Key developments in the Russia-Ukraine conflict – January 24, 2025

The Russia-Ukraine war continues to intensify as air strikes and drone attacks have resulted in casualties across both nations. On January 24, 2025, Russian aerial strikes in eastern and central Ukraine killed three people and injured dozens, including a 53-year-old in Kostiantynivka and a 54-year-old......

UK Rules Out Joining Pan-European Trade Agreement

The UK government has firmly rejected the possibility of joining a pan-European trade agreement. This statement came in response to comments from European Union Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic, who suggested that the UK could consider joining the Pan-Euro-Mediterranean Convention (PEM) as part of a......

Spanish PM calls for European rebellion against Silicon Valley's influence

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has called for a European response to the increasing power of US-based tech billionaires, whom he refers to as a "tech caste" from Silicon Valley. Sanchez's comments came the same day major tech figures, such as Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos,......

ADL faces criticism for defending Elon Musk's gesture

The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) has faced backlash after defending Elon Musk, who made a controversial raised-arm gesture during an event celebrating Donald Trump's presidential inauguration. The ADL dismissed the act as a "moment of enthusiasm" but faced scrutiny for its response, with......

Key events of the Russia-Ukraine war on day 1,059

On January 18, Ukrainian officials reported that four people were killed in Kyiv overnight following explosions and air raid sirens. Ukrainian military forces intercepted multiple Russian missile and drone strikes, destroying 24 drones and two ballistic missiles. A total of 39 drones and four missiles......

Key Developments in the Russia-Ukraine Conflict: January 17, 2025

As of January 17, the Russia-Ukraine conflict continues to unfold with significant military, political, and humanitarian developments. Military Actions: Ukraine's air defense systems reportedly intercepted 33 of 50 Russian drones launched overnight, with some drones lost due to electronic warfare......

New UK Labour Party initiative strengthens diplomatic ties with Morocco

A significant diplomatic development unfolded in London on Wednesday with the launch of "Labour Friends of Morocco," a group aimed at enhancing bilateral relations between Morocco and the UK's governing Labour Party. British MP Joe Powell leads this new initiative, which focuses on fostering......

UK Strengthens Ties with Ukraine: A Century-Long Partnership Amid Escalating Conflict

Keir Starmer, the UK Prime Minister, is set to sign a historic 100-year partnership agreement with Ukraine, marking his first visit to the war-torn country. This initiative underscores the UK's unwavering support for Ukraine and highlights European unity in the face of Russian aggression. The treaty,......