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S&P Global Ratings has maintained Iraq's long-term foreign and local currency rating at 'B-' and short-term rating at 'B', keeping a stable outlook. The agency points to Iraq's sizable usable reserves relative to external public debt and prospective oil production increases as key supports, while warning that domestic political uncertainty and elev…
U.S. and Ukrainian negotiators have discussed a plan aiming for a March peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine, followed by a simultaneous national election and referendum. Sources familiar with the deliberations say the timetable is optimistic and likely to slip because of unresolved territorial demands, legal hurdles tied to martial law, and …
At a military-focused summit on artificial intelligence in A Coruna, Spain, just over a third of participating nations signed a non-binding set of 20 principles on the use of AI in warfare. The United States and China did not join the pledge, and several countries declined to sign amid strained relations and unease about committing to concrete poli…
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Feb. 6 urged a speed-up in strengthening Ukraine’s air-defence capacity and in repairing electricity and heating infrastructure damaged during recent Russian night-time attacks. He said more than 1,110 apartment blocks remain without heat after the latest strikes, called for personnel changes in areas with weak defe…
A Maricopa County judge ruled that three Arizona statutes restricting abortion access conflict with a right to abortion added to the state constitution in 2024. The decision removes bans on telemedicine for medication abortions, requirements that patients state a reason for seeking an abortion, and a prohibition on abortions based on fetal genetic …
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has confirmed it is pursuing the deportation of a 5-year-old Ecuadorean boy who was detained last month in Minnesota. The department denied that it was seeking expedited removal after the child’s lawyer described the action as extraordinary and potentially retaliatory. The boy and his father had been release…
Timothy Busfield, a 68-year-old actor and director best known for roles on prime-time television, has been indicted by a New Mexico grand jury on four counts of criminal sexual contact of a child. The indictment follows a criminal complaint filed by Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman and Busfield's surrender to authorities on Jan. 13. …
A federal judge in Chicago has removed restrictions on body-worn camera video, text messages and additional material tied to the case of Marimar Martinez, a U.S. citizen who was shot multiple times by a Border Patrol agent during an October immigration enforcement operation. The decision followed a request from Martinez and comes after federal char…
A Palestinian woman who left Gaza with her children for medical treatment returned through the recently reopened Rafah crossing to reunite with her husband, only to find large-scale destruction, no electricity and plans to live in a tent. The limited reopening of Rafah has allowed only a small number of people to cross, and those returning report i…
Canada and France are increasing their diplomatic presence in Greenland by opening consulates in Nuuk, moves framed as efforts to deepen Arctic engagement amid renewed U.S. interest in acquiring the island. Canadian officials will attend a consulate opening on Friday while Paris has signaled plans for a consulate general, emphasizing scientific and…
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni met with U.S. Vice President JD Vance in Milan on Friday, hours before the Winter Olympics opening ceremony, to reaffirm the strength of U.S.-Italian relations. The meeting, which included Secretary of State Marco Rubio, occurred against a backdrop of domestic criticism in Italy over reports that analysts linke…
A London judge has authorized the extradition of U.S. citizen Daniel San Diego to face charges in California over two bombings in 2003 linked to groups protesting animal testing. San Diego, located in Wales in November 2024, has been on the FBI’s most-wanted terrorist list since 2009. The court rejected defence claims that political interference in…
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Friday that Moscow would prefer to continue dialogue with the United States after the New START nuclear arms control treaty expires, while underlining that Russia is prepared for any scenario. He added that Russia will evaluate whether Washington is willing to engage in discussions on strategic nuclear…
Following the expiration of the treaty that capped strategic nuclear deployments by the United States and Russia, a senior U.S. arms control official urged negotiation of a new agreement that moves beyond a bilateral framework. Thomas DiNanno told delegates in Geneva that extending New START would not serve U.S. or global interests, citing its flaw…
French authorities have summoned former culture minister Jack Lang to the foreign ministry amid mounting pressure to resign as president of the Arab World Institute following revelations of his correspondence with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Files released by the U.S. Department of Justice show intermittent communications betwe…
Heavy fighting in remote highlands north of Fizi in South Kivu province has flooded the town's general hospital with wounded and broadened the conflict, complicating US-led mediation efforts and raising concerns about security for mining regions in Tanganyika and Katanga. Rebel advances and retaliatory strikes far from the front lines have increase…
Iran and the United States are scheduled to meet in Oman for high-stakes discussions intended to address Tehran’s nuclear programme. Fundamental disagreements over the agenda - with Washington seeking to broaden talks to include missiles, regional proxy activity and Iran’s domestic treatment of protesters, and Tehran insisting on limiting the talks…
South Korea's foreign minister told U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio that Seoul is not intentionally delaying legislation tied to a special bill on U.S. investments under last year's trade agreement. The minister emphasized South Korea's intent to honour a $350 billion investment pledge, while Rubio signalled scepticism about Washington's percep…
British defence minister John Healey said NATO defence ministers are expected to deliberate measures to reinforce Greenland's security at a meeting in Brussels next week. The proposed NATO 'Arctic Sentry' mission is presented as a way to show the United States that allies are taking steps to address concerns raised about the Arctic. Details of the …
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told lawmakers that the decision to impose additional sanctions on Russia will be guided by the course of ongoing peace negotiations. Bessent, who took part in recent Miami discussions with Russian officials and representatives from the Trump circle, said previous sanctions on major Russian oil companies helped…
The U.S. Justice Department has released millions of internal documents tied to Jeffrey Epstein, revealing his relationships with numerous prominent individuals in politics, finance, academia and business. The materials include photos, emails and other records that reference or show interactions with well-known figures. Justice Department officials…
At the Responsible AI in the Military Domain summit in A Coruna, Spain, just 35 of 85 participating countries approved a non-binding set of 20 principles for using artificial intelligence in military settings. Both the United States and China declined to join the declaration. Delegates cited strained transatlantic ties and strategic concerns that l…
U.S. President Donald Trump publicly endorsed Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán for re-election ahead of Hungary’s April 12 parliamentary vote, praising Orbán as "a truly strong and powerful Leader" and citing elevated bilateral cooperation under his administration. Recent opinion polling indicates the centre-right Tisza party leads Orbán’s gov…
A draft amnesty bill circulating in Venezuela’s legislature would immediately pardon people jailed for participating in political protests and for criticizing public officials, restore assets to those detained, and cancel Interpol and other international measures so beneficiaries could return home. The proposal, announced by interim president Delcy…
President Donald Trump said he had “very productive discussions” with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer about Diego Garcia, a U.S. military base in the Indian Ocean, and warned that he reserves the right to militarily secure and reinforce U.S. operations there if the lease deal ever collapses or the base is threatened.
