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Iran set to buy anti-ship missiles from China
Reuters, Published on 24/02/2026
» Iran is close to a deal with China to purchase anti-ship cruise missiles, according to six people with knowledge of the negotiations, just as the United States deploys a vast naval force near the Iranian coast ahead of possible strikes on the Islamic Republic.
France demands explanation from US envoy over no-show
AFP, Published on 24/02/2026
» PARIS - France’s foreign minister on Tuesday demanded an explanation after US envoy Charles Kushner failed to show up to respond to comments about a slain far-right activist but said ties between France and the United States would not be affected.
Despite drop in 2025, Russian oil exports exceed pre-war volumes: report
AFP, Published on 24/02/2026
» HELSINKI - While Russian oil exports dropped last year, Russia is still exporting higher volumes than before its invasion of Ukraine in 2022, researchers said Tuesday, calling for stricter sanctions enforcement.
Ukraine marks four years since Russian invasion
AFP, Published on 24/02/2026
» KYIV (UKRAINE) - Ukraine was on Tuesday marking the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion, with a show of solidarity from its staunchest allies and no immediate end in sight to Europe's bloodiest conflict since World War II.
Iran would react 'ferociously' to any US attack, warns of regional conflict
AFP, Published on 24/02/2026
» PARIS (FRANCE) - Iran vowed on Monday to retaliate "ferociously" against any attack from the United States, and repeated its warning of a regional conflagration in response to President Donald Trump's latest threat of strikes.
Iran says would respond 'ferociously' to any US attack, even limited strikes
AFP, Published on 23/02/2026
» PARIS — Iran said Monday that a US attack of any scale would spur the Islamic republic to respond "ferociously", after President Donald Trump said he was considering limited strikes against the country.
Hong Kong offers buyouts for homes damaged in deadly fire
Reuters, Published on 21/02/2026
» HONG KONG - Authorities in Hong Kong on Saturday announced a buyout offer for owners who lost their homes in a deadly high-rise housing complex fire, rather than rebuilding the charred apartment blocks as some residents had hoped for.
Trump weighing strike on Iran as Tehran says draft deal imminent
AFP, Published on 20/02/2026
» US President Donald Trump said he was considering a limited strike on Iran after ordering a major naval buildup in the Middle East aimed at heaping pressure on Tehran to cut a deal to curb its nuclear programme.
North Korea opens key party congress
AFP, Published on 20/02/2026
» SEOUL — North Korea has opened a key party congress, state media said Friday, a once-in-five-years showcase that analysts say will outline a wide range of national priorities, including nuclear objectives.
Facing US warnings, Iran defends right to nuclear enrichment
AFP, Published on 19/02/2026
» PARIS - Iran's atomic energy chief on Thursday said "no country can deprive Iran of the right" to nuclear enrichment, following fresh US warnings that there were "many reasons" to strike the Islamic republic.