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Japan PM wins Trump backing ahead of snap election
AFP, Published on 06/02/2026
» TOKYO — Japanese premier Sanae Takaichi won United States President Donald Trump's full endorsement on Friday, two days before snap elections that polls suggest may see her coalition romp home with a super-majority.
Iguanas fall from trees in Florida as icy weather bites southern US
AFP, Published on 02/02/2026
» WASHINGTON - Iguanas stunned by cold temperatures dropped from trees in usually balmy Florida on Sunday as icy conditions blasted southern US states, dumping nearly a half-meter of snow in some areas and whipping up high winds that caused traffic chaos.
Liverpool, Man City and Barcelona ease into Champions League last 16
AFP, Published on 29/01/2026
» PARIS - Liverpool, Manchester City and Barcelona booked last-16 places in the Champions League on Wednesday, as holders Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid missed out on the top eight.
Trump to unveil ‘Board of Peace’ as Greenland anxiety eases
AFP, Published on 22/01/2026
» DAVOS, Switzerland - US President Donald Trump was preparing to show off his new “Board of Peace” and meet Ukraine’s leader at Davos on Thursday — burnishing his claim to be a peacemaker a day after backing off his threats against Greenland.
What is Trump's 'Board of Peace'?
AFP, Published on 21/01/2026
» BRUSSELS — United States President Donald Trump's government has asked countries to pay up to US$1 billion for a permanent spot on his "Board of Peace" aimed at resolving conflicts, according to its charter seen by Agence France-Presse (AFP).
Trump to charge $1bn for permanent 'peace board' membership: reports
AFP, Published on 19/01/2026
» WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - US President Donald Trump's government has asked countries to pay US$1 billion for a permanent spot on his "Board of Peace" aimed at resolving conflicts, according to US media reports.
Wife of jailed Istanbul mayor vows to ‘keep fighting’
AFP, Published on 25/12/2025
» ISTANBUL - Turkish democracy has taken a heavy beating since the jailing of Istanbul’s popular opposition mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, his wife told AFP, saying it has been painful for his family but that the ordeal has made them stronger.
Deadly clashes in Aleppo as Turkey urges Kurds not to be obstacle to Syria's stability
AFP, Published on 23/12/2025
» DAMASCUS - The Syrian government and Kurdish-led forces on Monday ordered their fighters to cease fire following deadly clashes that came as Turkey's top diplomat urged the Kurds to integrate into the Syrian army.
Freed Belarus protest leader Kolesnikova doesn't 'regret anything'
AFP, Published on 15/12/2025
» KYIV (UKRAINE) - Belarusian protest leader Maria Kolesnikova said she did not regret anything as she spoke to reporters Sunday after her surprise release brokered by the United States.
Hungarian protesters demand Orban quits over abuse cases
AFP, Published on 14/12/2025
» BUDAPEST - A demonstration in the Hungarian capital Budapest Saturday drew tens of thousands of protesters demanding that Prime Minister Viktor Orban resign due to perceived inaction over allegations of child abuse in state-run institutions.