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Pope Leo XIV Warns Diplomacy Is Yielding to War, Calls for Renewed Global Dialogue
11
Jan

Pope Leo XIV Warns Diplomacy Is Yielding to War, Calls for Renewed Global Dialogue

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Pope Leo XIV has warned that diplomacy is increasingly being sidelined in favour of force and confrontation, cautioning that fundamental human rights and civil liberties are under growing threat amid escalating global tensions. Addressing members of the Diplomatic Corps during traditional New Year greetings at the Vatican, the pontiff said peace is now too often […]

Irish Farmers Protest EU–Mercosur Trade Deal as Tractors Block Streets
11
Jan

Irish Farmers Protest EU–Mercosur Trade Deal as Tractors Block Streets

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Thousands of Irish farmers staged nationwide protests on Thursday against the European Union’s trade agreement with the South American Mercosur bloc, a day after a majority of EU member states gave provisional approval to the long delayed deal. Demonstrators drove tractors onto major roads and highways, blocking traffic in the central town of Athlone as […]

Nationwide Internet Blackout Reported in Iran as Protests Persist
09
Jan

Nationwide Internet Blackout Reported in Iran as Protests Persist

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A nationwide internet blackout was reported across Iran on Thursday as protests over worsening economic conditions continued to spread, according to internet monitoring group NetBlocks. The disruption severely limited access to online services and social media platforms, further isolating the country amid rising unrest. NetBlocks said connectivity dropped sharply nationwide, suggesting a deliberate shutdown rather […]

Greenland Opposition Urges Direct Talks With U.S. Without Danish Involvement
09
Jan

Greenland Opposition Urges Direct Talks With U.S. Without Danish Involvement

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A senior Greenlandic opposition leader has called for direct dialogue between Greenland and the United States, bypassing Denmark, as U.S. President Donald Trump renews his push to bring the strategically located Arctic island under American control. Pele Broberg, leader of the Naleraq party Greenland’s largest opposition group and a strong pro-independence movement said Greenland’s government […]

Fico: Slovakia Will Not Participate in Another War Loan to Ukraine
09
Jan

Fico: Slovakia Will Not Participate in Another War Loan to Ukraine

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Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has firmly ruled out Slovakia’s participation in any further war-related loans to Ukraine, saying such measures only prolong the conflict and deepen human suffering. Speaking on the government’s position, Fico said continued financial and military support for the war stands in direct contradiction to Slovakia’s peace oriented policy. Fico stressed […]

Trump Orders U.S. Withdrawal From Climate Treaty and Dozens of Global Organizations
09
Jan

Trump Orders U.S. Withdrawal From Climate Treaty and Dozens of Global Organizations

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U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that the United States will withdraw from the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), along with dozens of other international agreements and organisations, marking a significant shift in U.S. foreign and environmental policy. The White House said the decision follows a comprehensive State Department review ordered earlier […]

Nestlé Baby Formula Recall Goes Global
07
Jan

Nestlé Baby Formula Recall Goes Global

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Nestlé’s infant formula recall has expanded well beyond Europe, now affecting countries across Africa, the Americas, and Asia, including Brazil, China, and South Africa. The growing scope of the recall has intensified concerns over the safety of the company’s infant nutrition products and the effectiveness of its quality controls. Multiple Nestlé brands, including SMA, BEBA, […]

Germany Says NATO Alliance Remains Strong and United
07
Jan

Germany Says NATO Alliance Remains Strong and United

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Germany’s foreign minister said on Wednesday that he was fully confident in NATO’s unity and believed the military alliance would continue unchanged. Johann Wadephul emphasised that member states remain aligned and committed to the alliance’s future. “The United States stands by the defence of the alliance and also stands by its alliance with Europe,” Wadephul […]

U.S. Withdraws From Dozens of International Organisations, White House Says
07
Jan

U.S. Withdraws From Dozens of International Organisations, White House Says

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U.S. President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation withdrawing the United States from 35 international organisations outside the United Nations and 31 U.N.-affiliated bodies, according to a statement from the White House. The administration said the organisations were found to operate in ways that conflict with U.S. national interests. While no specific groups were named, […]

Slovenia Schedules Parliamentary Elections for March 22
06
Jan

Slovenia Schedules Parliamentary Elections for March 22

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Slovenia’s president has called parliamentary elections for March 22. President Natasa Pirc-Musar signed a decree on Tuesday setting the date for the vote in the NATO and European Union member country, in what is expected to be a closely contested race. “The decree… marks the start of an important period for democracy in which citizens […]