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EU leaders push rival fixes to reverse bloc's 'decline'
AFP, Published on 12/02/2026
» ANTWERP (BELGIUM) - EU leaders told industry executives on Wednesday they were committed to transforming the bloc's lagging economy into a global powerhouse able to confront US and Chinese competition.
Japan PM Takaichi basks in election triumph
AFP, Published on 09/02/2026
» TOKYO - Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi was savouring an election triumph on Monday, with her ruling coalition projected to have won a two-thirds majority in the powerful lower house.
Takaichi tipped for big win as Japan votes
AFP, Published on 08/02/2026
» TOKYO - Japan votes in snap elections Sunday with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi hoping to turn a honeymoon start into a resounding ballot box victory that could rile China and rattle financial markets.
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.
UK royal finances in spotlight after Andrew's downfall
AFP, Published on 06/02/2026
» LONDON - The scandal surrounding disgraced former prince Andrew has thrust the British royal family and its opaque finances into the spotlight, with a parliamentary probe due in the coming months.
With 'Board of Peace,' Trump tries hand at institution-making, to wide doubt
AFP, Published on 23/01/2026
» WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - After a year of tearing down global norms and withdrawing from UN bodies, US President Donald Trump is trying his hand at international institution building with his self-styled "Board of Peace" -- to wide skepticism.
Beijing and Manila working on 'road map' for South China Sea talks
South China Morning Post, Published on 22/01/2026
» MANILA — China's ambassador to the Philippines, Jing Quan, said Beijing and Manila were seeking a "road map" for the next phase of talks aimed at settling their long-running dispute in the South China Sea.
Greenlanders doubtful about Trump resolution
AFP, Published on 22/01/2026
» NUUK - Greenlanders were sceptical on Wednesday following US President Donald Trump’s announcement that he had settled the question of the Arctic island’s future.
Australian lawmakers pass stricter gun, hate crime laws
AFP, Published on 20/01/2026
» SYDNEY - Australian lawmakers passed tougher hate crime and gun laws Tuesday, weeks after gunmen targeting a Jewish festival on Bondi Beach killed 15 people.
US ends protection for Somalis amid escalating migrant crackdown
AFP, Published on 14/01/2026
» MINNEAPOLIS — The United States said Tuesday it would end a special protected status for Somalis, telling them they must leave the country by mid-March under an escalating crackdown on the community.