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Top news events, current events and major headlines on the Iran War, Russia–Ukraine War, Trump tariffs, pivotal elections and the global AI race.

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2026 IRAN WAR

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Riyadh airport hit twice in two days, killing at least 14 as Houthi campaign escalates

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Two attacks on Riyadh’s airport killed at least 14 people and injured hundreds, disrupting flights as the Houthis escalated strikes against Saudi Arabia.
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US sanctions Iran shadow fleet as Trump rules out pre-midterm strikes

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The US blacklists 17 Iran “shadow fleet” tankers while Trump rules out new strikes before the midterms.
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G7 agrees to release up to 100million barrels of oil and diesel after Trump pressure

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G7 nations agreed to release up to 100 million barrels of oil and diesel after US pressure, but much of the total may come from existing IEA pledges.
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Trump Rejects Iran’s Seven-Day Plan to Reopen Strait of Hormuz

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Trump rejects Iran’s seven-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, ease sanctions and restart negotiations, deepening tensions across the Middle East.
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US launches “Operation Economic Outcast,” widening Iran sanctions to five new sectors

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The US launched Operation Economic Outcast against Iran that expands secondary sanctions risk across five critical sectors and targets nearly 60 entities.
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Trump declares ‘Economic D-Day’ on Iran in unprecedented sanctions escalation

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US President Donald Trump has launched what he calls an “Economic D-Day” against Iran, vowing the “most crushing economic operation ever taken against any country”.
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Trump threatens to bomb Oman as US-Iran ceasefire collapses

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Trump posted an AI-generated image on his Truth Social platform labeling the Strait of Hormuz as "NEW US TERRITORY."
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KEY SUMMITS

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Shanghai agreement establishes new global AI body without Western powers

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Analysts interpret WAICO as part of a broader effort by China to shape international norms around AI, in parallel to existing Western-led initiatives.
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US hosts global summit on “Far-Left Terrorism”, drawing allies and criticism

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The United States State Department ministerial focused on what the Trump administration describes as a growing threat of “far-left terrorism".
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NATO’s Ankara Declaration signals shift to wartime readiness, massive spending, and AI-driven defense

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At the center of the declaration is a clear shift toward what officials increasingly describe as a "wartime industrial base".
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Trump threatens trade halt with Spain amid NATO dispute, but legal and political hurdles remain

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Trump labeled Spain a “terrible partner,” arguing that countries failing to meet spending expectations should face economic consequences.
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Trump revives Greenland push at NATO summit

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Trump’s push for Greenland is rooted in a mix of military strategy, great-power competition, and control over resources.
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G7 Summit ends with unified Ukraine stance and new focus on China and AI

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The G7 Summit concluded with major breakthroughs on international security, centered around a US-Iran preliminary ceasefire and unanimous support for Ukraine.
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2026 Shield of the Americas Summit: A pivot to ‘Hard Power’

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The summit officially launched the Americas Counter-Cartel Coalition to combat transnational criminal organizations.
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Global Alliances

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Trump–Xi summit ends with pageantry, modest deals, and an AI “super intelligence” hotline

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Trump and Xi end a three-day White House state visit with pageantry, a two-month trade truce extension, $30B in tariff cuts, coal buys, and a new "super intelligence" AI hotline.
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Canada and Ukraine sign 100-year partnership declaration, putting drones and defence at its core

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Canada and Ukraine’s 100-year partnership pairs urgent military aid with ambitious plans for drone production, energy security, reconstruction and closer trade ties.
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Mecca Pact Signals New Security Triangle Across Gulf and South Asia

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Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan have pledged to treat an armed attack on one as an attack on all, creating a new layer of regional deterrence.
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Shanghai agreement establishes new global AI body without Western powers

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Analysts interpret WAICO as part of a broader effort by China to shape international norms around AI, in parallel to existing Western-led initiatives.
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US hosts global summit on “Far-Left Terrorism”, drawing allies and criticism

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The United States State Department ministerial focused on what the Trump administration describes as a growing threat of “far-left terrorism".
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Singapore, New Zealand sign world’s first supply chain resilience pact

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The pact serves as a blueprint for multilateralism, encouraging other small, highly trade-reliant states to join the architecture.
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Why made Belarus and North Korea sign a friendship treaty?

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The relationship between Belarus and North Korea has evolved from basic diplomatic recognition during the Soviet era to a strategic partnership focused on bypassing Western sanctions and supporting Russia's regional interests.
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Russia-Ukraine War

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    Melania Trump brokers Oleshky aid truce as civilians await evacuation

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    Russia and Ukraine agree to a localized ceasefire brokered by Melania Trump to deliver aid and evacuate civilians from the occupied frontline city of Oleshky.
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    Trump waives major Russia sanctions days before measures take effect

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    Trump’s waiver of major Russia sanctions sparks bipartisan criticism and concern in Ukraine over weakening pressure on Moscow before securing peace concessions.
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    Trump’s Russian diesel deal sparks backlash as energy ceasefire falters

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    Trump’s Russian diesel deal and sanctions waiver deepen tensions with Ukraine, drawing bipartisan criticism and doubts over promised relief at U.S. fuel pumps.
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    Canada and Ukraine sign 100-year partnership declaration, putting drones and defence at its core

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    Canada and Ukraine’s 100-year partnership pairs urgent military aid with ambitious plans for drone production, energy security, reconstruction and closer trade ties.
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    Trump and Putin agree to direct US–Russia talks after envoy shuttle diplomacy

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    Trump and Putin agree to direct US–Russia talks after envoys shuttle between Moscow and Kyiv; peace plan stalls on territory and security guarantees.
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    Trump meets Zelenskyy and Netanyahu before Lindsey Graham funeral

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    The overlap highlighted Graham’s standing as a longtime foreign-policy hawk, bringing together leaders tied to two of the world’s most consequential conflicts.
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    Zelenskyy meets Burnham in Portsmouth as UK doubles down on Ukraine support

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    PM Burnham used his first meeting with President Zelenskyy to reaffirm what Downing Street called “unwavering” support for Ukraine.
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    Gaza War

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    Netanyahu to sue Haaretz over claim of UAE warning before Oct 7 attack

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    Netanyahu plans to sue Haaretz over claims he ignored a UAE warning before Hamas’s October 7 attack, as Israel’s election intensifies scrutiny.
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    Kushner’s Gaza push: High-stakes talks with Hamas and Netanyahu end without breakthrough

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    Kushner held rare back-to-back meetings with Hamas and Israeli leaders to revive a stalled 15-point Gaza peace plan.
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    Gaza buries 112 members of family nearly three years after deadly strike

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    Remains recovered from the rubble in Gaza City’s Sabra neighbourhood were identified through fragments of clothing, jewellery and other evidence
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    Hamas agrees to phased Gaza disarmament under Board of Peace deal

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    Hamas has agreed for the first time to a detailed roadmap to surrender its weapons and give up any governing role in Gaza.
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    Mamdani reviews legal path to arrest Netanyahu at UN visit

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    New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has renewed scrutiny over his long-standing pledge to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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    Abbas calls Palestine’s first parliamentary vote in 20 years

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    Abbas’s decree revives a long-dormant electoral timetable after the last Palestinian legislative vote, which resulted in a Hamas victory and the political split that left the Palestinian Legislative Council inactive since 2007.
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    Kushner unveils $25billion “New Gaza” luxury master plan at Davos

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    The master plan envisions a "Middle East Riviera" but critics warn it could displace Palestinians and requires full Hamas disarmament.
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    Elections

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    Democrats win House and Senate as midterm backlash deals Trump a major defeat

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    Democrats win control of Congress in a sweeping midterm victory as Trump congratulates the party, accepts the results and signals willingness to work with them.
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    Netanyahu’s bloc falls short of majority as Israel faces coalition deadlock

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    Netanyahu’s bloc falls short of a majority in Israel’s election, triggering coalition talks while he remains caretaker prime minister amid political deadlock.
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    Bolsonaro flees Brazil as Lula wins historic fourth presidential term

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    Lula wins a historic fourth term as Brazil’s president, defeating Flávio Bolsonaro amid deep political divisions, a market sell-off and mounting fiscal challenges.
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    Serbia’s student-led movement wins election as Vučić concedes defeat

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    Serbia’s student-led movement defeats Aleksandar Vučić’s ruling party, turning years of anti-corruption protests into a historic parliamentary election victory.
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    Morocco appoints its first female prime minister in historic political shift

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    El Mansouri is forming Morocco’s next government after her Authenticity and Modernity Party emerged as the largest force in parliamentary elections.
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    Trump’s $5,000 ‘dividend’ pledge headlines RNC midterm convention

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    Trump headlines RNC with $5K dividend pledge if GOP keeps Congress; Dallas rally touts taxes, healthcare, Iran war, and voter ID.
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    Hichilema wins second term as Zambia balances economic gains and everyday hardships

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    Zambia’s Hichilema wins second term with 60.5% as ECZ ratifies results; opposition’s Mundubile takes 37.9% amid cost-of-living anger and counting suspension.
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    COUPS D'éTAT, MILITARY CONFLICT & POLITICAL REPRESSION

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    Myanmar Election: Military-backed USDP secures landslide victory

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    The 2026 Myanmar general election, conducted in three phases resulted in a landslide victory for the military junta.
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    2026 Balochistan attacks

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    In early 2026, Pakistan’s largest province by area, Balochistan, experienced a large-scale, coordinated offensive by the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA).
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    The US offers $45million to support Cambodia-Thai ceasefire

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    In Jan 2026, the US announced a $45M aid package for Thailand and Cambodia to solidify a ceasefire following deadly border clashes.
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    Burkina Faso’s former president accused of assassination plot

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    In Jan 2026, the military government of Burkina Faso announced it had thwarted an assassination plot aimed at President Captain Ibrahim Traoré.
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    US Special Forces captures Nicolás Maduro

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    Nicolás Maduro was captured on Jan 3, 2026, in a US military operation in Venezuela and transported to New York to face "narco-terrorism" and weapons charges.
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    Sudan’s transitional PM presents peace plan to UNSC

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    Sudanese Transitional Prime Minister Kamil Idris presented a peace initiative to the UNSC aimed at ending the country's multi-year war.
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    Former South Korean President Yoon indicted

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    Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeo was formally indicted on charges following his failed attempt to declare martial law.
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    Seven killed and 125 injured as passenger trains collide south of Cairo

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    Seven people were killed and 125 injured when two passenger trains collided south of Cairo, prompting an investigation into Egypt’s latest deadly railway crash.
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    Nvidia opens inquiry into Jensen Huang’s affair amid suspected Chinese espionage

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    Nvidia has opened an independent inquiry into CEO Jensen Huang’s affair amid reports the woman involved was suspected of spying for China. He remains CEO.
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    Economy

    Turkey arrests ex-minister and financial officials in widening investment fund probe

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    Turkey’s investment fund probe widens with arrests of an ex-minister and financial officials over alleged manipulation affecting over 455,000 investors.
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    Trump names Stephen Miller chief of staff after Republican midterm losses

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    Trump names Stephen Miller White House chief of staff, replacing Susie Wiles after major Republican midterm losses as Democrats regain control of both chambers.
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    Paraguay’s Peña impeached and placed under house arrest after Ueno Bank collapse

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    Paraguay’s Santiago Peña was impeached and placed under house arrest after Ueno Bank’s collapse froze millions of accounts and sparked a major political crisis.
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    Culture & Community

    Cristiano Ronaldo retires from Portugal duty after record-breaking 23-year career

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    Cristiano Ronaldo retires from international football after 23 years, leaving Portugal with 234 appearances, 146 goals and three major international trophies.
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    Economy

    Bank of England raises rates to 4% as Iran war fuels fresh inflation fears

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    The Bank of England raised rates to 4% as the Iran war drives up energy costs, warning inflation could near 5% next year and further rate increases may be needed.
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    Corruption & Political Scandals

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    Peru impeaches José Jerí, picks Balcázar as interim president

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    Peru's interim president José Jerí was removed from office by Congress on Feb 17, 2026. José Balcázar was sworn in as the new interim president.
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    Ex-Indonesian Minister Nadiem Makarim’s corruption trial

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    Nadiem Makarim, the co-founder of Gojek and former Indonesian Minister of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology, is currently standing trial for corruption.
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    Former Malaysian PM Najib Razak sentenced 15 years

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    Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak was sentenced to 15 years in prison and fined RM11.38billion (US$2.8billion) in his second and largest trial related to the 1MDB scandal. 
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    Former South Korean President Yoon indicted

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    Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeo was formally indicted on charges following his failed attempt to declare martial law.
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    Ukraine’s $100M Corruption Scandal

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    Ukraine’s National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) revealed a major corruption scandal behind Energoatom, the state nuclear agency.
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    Two former Peruvian presidents sentenced in two days

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    In late Nov 2025, former Peruvian presidents Pedro Castillo and Martín Vizcarra were both sentenced to significant prison terms a day apart.
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    Bangladesh former PM Sheikh Hasina sentenced to death

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    On 17 Nov 2025, a special International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) sentenced former Sheikh Hasina to death in absentia for crimes against humanity.
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    Latin American Politics

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    Paraguay’s Peña impeached and placed under house arrest after Ueno Bank collapse

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    Paraguay’s Santiago Peña was impeached and placed under house arrest after Ueno Bank’s collapse froze millions of accounts and sparked a major political crisis.
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    Bolsonaro flees Brazil as Lula wins historic fourth presidential term

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    Lula wins a historic fourth term as Brazil’s president, defeating Flávio Bolsonaro amid deep political divisions, a market sell-off and mounting fiscal challenges.
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    Nicaragua’s President declares end of elections, cementing one-party rule

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    Ortega’s grip on power has increasingly centered on a family-based governing structure with his wife appointed "Co-President".
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    Cuba suffers nationwide blackout; Trump says it would be “an honor to take Cuba”

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    A total collapse of Cuba's national power grid coincided with some of President Trump’s rhetoric regarding a potential takeover of the island.
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    2026 Shield of the Americas Summit: A pivot to ‘Hard Power’

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    The summit officially launched the Americas Counter-Cartel Coalition to combat transnational criminal organizations.
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    US and Ecuador launch joint operation to combat narco-terrorism

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    The joint operations are the culmination of a rapidly escalating security crisis, transforming Ecuador into a major drug-trafficking hotspot.
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    Druglord El Mencho killed by Mexican Special Forces

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    The hunt for El Mencho and the CJNG spans over 15 years, evolving from a local enforcement group into a global paramilitary organization.
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    European Politics

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    Christine Lagarde to leave ECB early, seeking freedom to speak beyond monetary policy

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    Christine Lagarde will leave the ECB in February 2027 seeking freedom to speak beyond monetary policy as Europe prepares to select her successor before elections.
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    Trump’s Russian diesel deal sparks backlash as energy ceasefire falters

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    Trump’s Russian diesel deal and sanctions waiver deepen tensions with Ukraine, drawing bipartisan criticism and doubts over promised relief at U.S. fuel pumps.
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    US, Denmark and Greenland reach Arctic security deal after months of annexation threats

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    US, Denmark and Greenland reach a landmark security deal expanding permanent US military rights in Greenland.
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    Canada and Ukraine sign 100-year partnership declaration, putting drones and defence at its core

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    Canada and Ukraine’s 100-year partnership pairs urgent military aid with ambitious plans for drone production, energy security, reconstruction and closer trade ties.
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    Macron, King Charles and Burnham Invoke Shared History at Bayeux Tapestry Exhibition

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    Macron, King Charles III and UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham spotlight Britain-France ties during the Bayeux Tapestry’s historic return to London.
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    Iceland Says “No” to the EU—Again

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    Iceland has voted against reopening negotiations to join the European Union, with 52.8% rejecting the proposal in a closely contested referendum.
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    Zelenskyy meets Burnham in Portsmouth as UK doubles down on Ukraine support

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    PM Burnham used his first meeting with President Zelenskyy to reaffirm what Downing Street called “unwavering” support for Ukraine.
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    African Politics

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    Abiy Ahmed Begins New Term as Ethiopia Renews Push for Red Sea Access

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    Ethiopia’s Abiy Ahmed begins a new term amid renewed fighting in Tigray and growing tensions over his demand for peaceful access to the Red Sea.
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    Ethiopian federal forces retake Mekelle as Tigray conflict escalates

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    Ethiopian government forces have seized full control of Mekelle, the capital of the Tigray region, after opposition fighters retreated.
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    Morocco appoints its first female prime minister in historic political shift

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    El Mansouri is forming Morocco’s next government after her Authenticity and Modernity Party emerged as the largest force in parliamentary elections.
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    Niger junta survives Russian-backed crackdown on August 2026 mutiny

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    The uprising underscores both the regime’s dependence on foreign security partners and the deep fractures inside Niger's military.
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    Hichilema wins second term as Zambia balances economic gains and everyday hardships

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    Zambia’s Hichilema wins second term with 60.5% as ECZ ratifies results; opposition’s Mundubile takes 37.9% amid cost-of-living anger and counting suspension.
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    France Recasts Its Africa Strategy With €23billion Investment Push

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    France’s effort to reset relations with Africa was meant to project humility, investment and a break from the paternalism of the past.
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    Somalia signs Saudi defense pact after cutting UAE ties

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    The agreement deepens defense relations and enhance regional stability, particularly in the Red Sea and the Horn of Africa.
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    Asia-Pacific Politics

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    Trump cuts Korea drills to court Kim — Then Pyongyang fires 10 missiles

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    The moves underscored the gap between Trump’s personal diplomacy and the region’s hard security realities.
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    Taiwan condemns historic China-Indonesia naval drill as island wraps up largest war games

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    The drill coincided with Taiwan wrapping up its largest and most realistic annual military exercises, the 10-day Han Kuang war games.
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    Japan frames historic military buildup as economic engine amid regional alarm

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    Tokyo identifies China’s expanding military activities as its “greatest long-term strategic challenge”, citing pressure on Taiwan and the Senkaku Islands.
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    Japan launches first centralized intelligence bureau since WWII

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    Japan's first centralized intelligence agency since WWII places a renewed focus on security, cyber defense and foreign threats.
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    China conducts rare submarine missile test amid emerging Pacific defence bloc

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    China’s launch of a long-range submarine-fired ballistic missile across the Pacific has jolted regional security dynamics.
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    Putin’s Beijing visit signals China’s central role in a shifting world order

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    Putin’s state visit to Beijing underscored Beijing’s emergence as a central hub of global diplomacy, just days after hosting US President Donald Trump.
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    Trump says he’ll call Taiwan’s President — breaking 47-Year norm

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    The historical and ongoing conflict between the US, China, and Taiwan is defined by decades of shifting diplomatic recognition.
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    Middle Eastern Politics

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    Turkey arrests ex-minister and financial officials in widening investment fund probe

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    Turkey’s investment fund probe widens with arrests of an ex-minister and financial officials over alleged manipulation affecting over 455,000 investors.
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    Netanyahu’s bloc falls short of majority as Israel faces coalition deadlock

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    Netanyahu’s bloc falls short of a majority in Israel’s election, triggering coalition talks while he remains caretaker prime minister amid political deadlock.
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    Riyadh airport hit twice in two days, killing at least 14 as Houthi campaign escalates

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    Two attacks on Riyadh’s airport killed at least 14 people and injured hundreds, disrupting flights as the Houthis escalated strikes against Saudi Arabia.
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    US sanctions Iran shadow fleet as Trump rules out pre-midterm strikes

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    The US blacklists 17 Iran “shadow fleet” tankers while Trump rules out new strikes before the midterms.
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    Wounded Captain and Passengers Foil Co-Pilot’s Attempt to Crash Flydubai Flight

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    A Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv landed safely in Saudi Arabia after its co-pilot allegedly attacked the captain mid-air.
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    US ends two-decade military presence in Iraq, declaring a new era of sovereignty

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    US forces end two-decade Iraq presence on Sept 30, 2026, as Baghdad declares Sovereignty Day; Iran cheers, but Kurdish leaders warn of a widening security vacuum.
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    Trump Rejects Iran’s Seven-Day Plan to Reopen Strait of Hormuz

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    Trump rejects Iran’s seven-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, ease sanctions and restart negotiations, deepening tensions across the Middle East.
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