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Rubio tells Europe to join Trump's fight, says it belongs with US
AFP, Published on 15/02/2026
» MUNICH (GERMANY) - US Secretary of State Marco Rubio sought to reassure a nervous Europe on Saturday, saying Washington wanted to recharge the transatlantic alliance so a strong Europe could help the United States on its mission of global "renewal".
Myanmar junta seeks election legitimacy
Bloomberg News, Published on 23/12/2025
» In August 2024, Myanmar’s ruling military junta was losing ground fast.
UN slams world's 'apathy' in launching aid appeal for 2026
AFP, Published on 08/12/2025
» UNITED NATIONS (UNITED STATES) - The United Nations on Monday hit out at global "apathy" over widespread suffering as it launched its 2026 appeal for humanitarian assistance, which is limited in scope as aid operations confront major funding cuts.
Gates: Aid cuts causing ‘tragic’ rise in child deaths
AFP, Published on 05/12/2025
» PARIS - Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates told AFP on Thursday it is “tragic” that child deaths will increase worldwide for the first time this century because wealthy Western countries have slashed international aid.
What to know about the new gender rules for US passports
New York Times, Published on 08/11/2025
» NEW YORK — The Supreme Court on Thursday allowed the Donald Trump administration to stop issuing passports that reflect the gender identity of transgender, nonbinary and intersex Americans.
EU chief faces confidence votes in fractious parliament
AFP, Published on 09/10/2025
» STRASBOURG, France - European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen faces two confidence votes on Thursday in the European Parliament — challenges that pose no serious threat to her leadership but underscore the tensions roiling the assembly.
Russian attacks cut off power for 70,000 consumers in Ukraine
Reuters, Published on 25/09/2025
» KYIV — Russian attacks on Thursday temporarily suspended power supply for at least 70,000 consumers in Ukraine's northern Chernihiv region, officials said, as Moscow's troops renew their air strikes on shattered energy infrastructure ahead of the winter.
‘Raped, jailed, tortured, left to die’: the hell of being gay in Turkmenistan
AFP, Published on 18/09/2025
» WARSAW - Two men who escaped one of the world’s most secretive and repressive states have told AFP how they were tortured, beaten and raped in Turkmenistan for the “crime” of being gay.
Ecuador eyes US security accords during Rubio’s visit
AFP, Published on 04/09/2025
» QUITO - US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Ecuador Wednesday, as the government said it expects to sign “fundamental” security accords with the United States to tackle rampant cartel violence.
Kim Jong Un to join Putin at Xi’s military parade
Bloomberg News, Published on 28/08/2025
» BEIJING — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will visit China for the military parade on Sept 3, a rare trip that would place him alongside other world leaders attending, including Russian President Vladimir Putin.