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Sanae Takaichi becomes Japan's first female prime minister
Reuters, Published on 21/10/2025
» TOKYO — Conservative nationalist Sanae Takaichi was appointed Japan's first female prime minister on Tuesday in a parliamentary vote that handed her a majority in the lower house.
If America walks away from Ukraine, what will Europe do?
Published on 24/04/2025
» BERLIN — European allies of the United States have been trying to convince President Donald Trump of the virtues of a shared approach toward ending the war in Ukraine, to enhance leverage on both Russia and Ukraine and to preserve European security.
'Very broad consensus' emerging among Europeans on Ukraine: France
AFP, Published on 13/03/2025
» PARIS - A "very broad consensus" is emerging among European nations on boosting Ukraine's long-term security through the Ukrainian armed forces, French Defence Minister Sebastien Lecornu said Wednesday after a meeting of Europe's five key defence powers in Paris.
Latin America wary of Trump after Colombia row
AFP, Published on 30/01/2025
» BOGOTA - Latin American leaders have cancelled a summit to discuss Donald Trump’s migrant crackdown, as the region weighs the risks of openly confronting the firebrand US president.
Musk takes slash-and-burn style to Europe
Published on 09/01/2025
» Having worked successfully to get his candidate elected in the United States, Elon Musk is setting his sights on Europe.
US official accuses Russia and China of blocking Asia leaders' statement
Reuters, Published on 13/10/2024
» WASHINGTON: Russia and China blocked a proposed consensus statement for the East Asia Summit drafted by Southeast Asian countries, mainly over objections to language on the contested South China Sea, a US official told Reuters on Saturday.
Ukraine starts EU membership talks
Published on 25/06/2024
» BRUSSELS - The European Union opened membership talks with Ukraine on Tuesday, giving the country a political boost in the midst of its war against Russia, although a long and tough road still lies ahead before it could join the bloc.
Celine Berthon made France's first woman spy agency chief
AFP, Published on 21/12/2023
» PARIS - France appointed its first woman domestic intelligence chief Wednesday, with top police officer Celine Berthon stepping up to head the General Directorate for Internal Security (DGSI).
New York's Met stages Spanish opera for first time in nearly a century
AFP, Published on 16/11/2023
» NEW YORK - For the first time in nearly a century, the Metropolitan Opera in New York City will stage a performance in Spanish on Thursday, as the company works to expand its appeal to wider audiences.
Israel-Hamas war beyond darkest 'Fauda' plot, says co-creator
AFP, Published on 14/11/2023
» JERUSALEM - The Israeli TV action series "Fauda" has won Netflix fans worldwide for its gritty take on the exploits of an undercover unit that fights Palestinian militants.