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In show of support, Canada, France open consulates in Greenland
AFP, Published on 07/02/2026
» NUUK - Canada and France, which both oppose US President Donald Trump's claim to Greenland, opened consulates in the Danish autonomous territory's capital on Friday, in a show of support for the local government.
Long-delayed decision due on Chinese mega-embassy in London
AFP, Published on 20/01/2026
» LONDON - The UK government was Tuesday due to rule on plans for a sprawling Chinese mega-embassy in central London, amid security concerns and ahead of an expected visit to China by Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
Iran says 'prepared for war' as alarm grows over protest toll
AFP, Published on 12/01/2026
» PARIS — Iran's foreign minister said on Monday the Islamic republic is ready for both war and talks after repeated threats from US President Donald Trump to intervene militarily over a crackdown on protests that activists fear has killed hundreds.
Swiss investigators rush to identify victims of New Year's fire
AFP, Published on 02/01/2026
» CRANS-MONTANA — Investigators raced on Friday to identify the victims of a fire that ripped through a bar in the Swiss Alps town of Crans-Montana, turning a New Year's celebration into one of the country's worst tragedies.
Trump administration orders nearly 30 US ambassadors to leave their posts
New York Times, Published on 23/12/2025
» WASHINGTON — The Trump administration has ordered nearly 30 ambassadors in embassies around the world to return to the United States within weeks, a move that would leave a large gap in the American diplomatic corps even as President Donald Trump has said he wants to resolve conflicts through diplomacy.
Google warns staff with US visas against international travel
Reuters, Published on 20/12/2025
» BENGALURU — Alphabet's Google has advised some employees on US visas to avoid international travel due to delays at embassies, Business Insider reported on Friday, citing an internal email.
Japan demands response from Finland over beauty queen's 'slanted eyes' photos
South China Morning Post, Published on 18/12/2025
» KYODO — Japan's top government spokesman on Thursday expressed concern over images posted online of the winner of a beauty pageant and some lawmakers in Finland showing them pulling back the corners of their eyes, a gesture widely regarded as racially offensive to Asian people.
Safety for hire: security firms cash in on World Cup in Mexico
AFP, Published on 17/10/2025
» MEXICO CITY - Gunshots rang out in a Mexico City warehouse as Leopoldo Cerdeira emptied a cartridge into a car door propped up on a stand.
UK couple freed by Taliban
Reuters, Published on 19/09/2025
» DOHA — A senior British couple who were detained by the Taliban in Afghanistan in February have been released and flown to Doha following Qatari mediation, an official with knowledge of the matter told Reuters on Friday.
Indonesian protests spread as looting hits lawmakers’ homes
Bloomberg, Published on 31/08/2025
» Demonstrations in Indonesia continued to spread overnight with local reports of looting at the homes of several lawmakers, as President Prabowo Subianto cancelled plans to visit China and TikTok suspended an app tool that had been used to live-broadcast protests.